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- Birthday: 1994-07-24
- Born Place: London, England, UK
Bronwyn James
Bronwyn James, born on July 24, 1994, in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England, is a talented British actress with a diverse portfolio across stage, television, and film. She honed her craft at CAPA College in Wakefield and later graduated from the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in acting.James made her professional debut on stage in 2015, originating the role of Shirley in Martin McDonagh's play Hangmen, which earned critical recognition and later transferred to London's West End. Her television career has been prolific, with notable roles including Fanny Lambert in the ITV Encore series Harlots (2017–2019), Megan Barnard in The ABC Murders (2018), and a lead role opposite Rob Lowe in Wild Bill (2019). She has also appeared in popular shows such as Ghosts, Outlander, Call the Midwife, The Dig, The Colour Room, Lockwood & Co., Masters of the Air, and Renegade Nell.In film, James has featured in projects like Apostasy (2017), Peterloo (2018), and The Dig (2021). She is set to gain further widespread recognition for her role as ShenShen in the highly anticipated film adaptation of the musical Wicked (2024 and 2025, for Part One and Part Two respectively). Adding to her exciting upcoming projects, she will also portray Ruffnut Thorston in the live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon (2025), showcasing her versatility in bringing beloved characters to the big screen. James married Katherine-Alice, founder of the Hearts Collective, a non-profit promoting accessibility in the arts, in 2023.
