James Hedley McDowell Profile
Profile Overview
James Hedley McDowell
- Male
- London, United Kingdom
- Playing Age
- 24 - 34
- Height
- 6′ 0″
- Ethnicity
- White
- Eye Colour
- Green
- Hair Colour
- Brown
- Passport
- Yes
- Driving Licence
- Yes
About Me
I am a London-based actor with a strong foundation across screen, stage, and music. Over the past 12 months, I have trained through ongoing 1-to-1 acting coaching and attended Identity School of Acting throughout 2024, developing a grounded, camera-focused approach to performance.
My background includes Grade 8 distinctions in Musical Theatre and Classical Operatic Singing, alongside five years as a professionally trained music artist, performing internationally as part of a boyband signed to Universal Records.
Recent screen work includes a small featured role in Wild Cherry, a new BBC drama that aired in November 2025.
Stage credits at the Grand Opera House, Belfast include Les Misérables (Marius), Guys & Dolls (Sky Masterson), Annie (President Roosevelt), and Little Shop of Horrors (The Plant).
I also have professional experience working on set as a runner, producer, and Director of Photography, giving me a strong understanding of production and collaboration.
My background includes Grade 8 distinctions in Musical Theatre and Classical Operatic Singing, alongside five years as a professionally trained music artist, performing internationally as part of a boyband signed to Universal Records.
Recent screen work includes a small featured role in Wild Cherry, a new BBC drama that aired in November 2025.
Stage credits at the Grand Opera House, Belfast include Les Misérables (Marius), Guys & Dolls (Sky Masterson), Annie (President Roosevelt), and Little Shop of Horrors (The Plant).
I also have professional experience working on set as a runner, producer, and Director of Photography, giving me a strong understanding of production and collaboration.
Accents
Australian, Canadian, English, Irish, Northern Irish, American - Standard
Languages
English
Accents (United Kingdom)
Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham, Cockney, Edinburgh, English, standard, Essex, Geordie, Glasgow, Grimsby, Hertfordshire, Kent, Liverpool, London, Londonderry, Manchester, Northern Irish, Scottish, Standard
Credits
| Year | Production | Role | Director Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Photo At A Cosplay
|
Rick Cross (Lead) |
Kyri Paris
Spcebar Limited |
| 2025 |
Wild Cherry
|
Photographer |
Toby MacDonald
Firebird Pictures |
Training
| Year | School | Course |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
Identity school of acting
|
Core Program |
- Playing Age
- 24 - 34
- Height
- 6′ 0″
- Ethnicity
- White
- Eye Colour
- Green
- Hair Colour
- Brown
- Passport
- Yes
- Driving Licence
- Yes
