Biography
Who is James Buckley?
Early life and education
James Buckley was born in Croydon, United Kingdom, on August 14, 1987. He relocated to Dagenham when he was two years old. His mother held a position at the Home Office, while his father worked as a postman.
He attended Beam Primary School, where he first discovered a passion for performing through various school plays. From the age of seven, he spent his weekends attending a stage school to develop his skills.
Television and film career
His professional acting career began at age eleven in the West End production Whistle Down the Wind at the Aldwych Theatre. In 1999, he played Gavroche in the musical Les Misérables at the Palace Theatre. He made his television debut in 2001 with a role in the BBC sitcom 'Orrible.
He is most widely recognized for playing Jay Cartwright in the E4 comedy The Inbetweeners from 2008 to 2010. This role earned him several nominations, including a BAFTA TV Award nomination for Best Male Comedy Performance in 2011. He also appeared in the film versions of the series in 2011 and 2014.
Music and online presence
James is a musician who has appeared in music videos for Gravenhurst and States of Emotion. He contributed guitar and backing vocals to the Steve Cradock album Peace City West in 2011. In 2012, he directed a music video for the band the Milk.
As a digital creator, he launched the YouTube gaming channel Completed It Mate in 2016, which later moved to Twitch. He and his wife, Clair, also run the YouTube channel At Home With The Buckleys. In 2023, he and Joe Thomas began the podcast Joe and James Fact Up.
Family and personal life
James Buckley is married to Clair Buckley. Together, they have produced various podcasts, including In Sickness and in Health, and they manage YouTube channels that receive sponsorships from companies like HelloFresh.
He has participated in several charity events, such as competing in The Great Celebrity Bake Off for SU2C in 2020. He has also raised money for Help for Heroes through his appearances on game shows like Celebrity Catchphrase.
Birthday and age
James Buckley was born on August 14, 1987, which makes James 39 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. James shares the date with 29 other famous people.
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