James Browne. Actor and Writer.

James Browne is a an award winning Irish actor and filmmaker. Born in Cork,  James discovered his passion for acting after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts from University College Cork in 2005. He quickly established himself in the theatre world, debuting in Meridian Theatre Company’s Knock Three Times and going on to star in productions such as The Good Father, Much Ado About Nothing, and Richard II at the National Theatre of Ireland’s Peacock Stage.

James transitioned into film which saw him featuring in notable films like Maze and Without Name, which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival. He also co-wrote, produced, and starred in the award-winning independent feature film Storage, which won Best Art House Film at the 2017 Stockholm Independent Film Festival. He followed this up with multi-award winning short film The Fear.

Soon after he landed a role in the BBC Drama Dublin Murders. He began working on the London stage with Leave Me Behind as part of The Place’s Resolution Festival. Following this up with a standout performance in When We Dead Awaken for the Norwegian Ibsen Company at The Coronet Theatre, receiving critical praise from Mark Lawson of The Guardian.

James trained at the prestigious École Philippe Gaulier in Paris.

With his combination of rigorous training, on-screen versatility and a deep commitment to both stage and film, James continues to captivate audiences with powerful, unique and authentic performances.

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Photo Credits

Headshot by Erin Plaice.

Other photography by Erin Plaice and Barra Vernon.