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James Bolam

Bio: James Christopher Bolam is an English actor. He is best known for his roles as Terry Collier in The Likely Lads and its sequel Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
Born: Sun, Jun 16 1935
Birthplace: Sunderland, Tyne-and-Wear, England, UK
James Bolam is 90 years old
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Poster of A Memory Owed
A Memory Owed
James Bolam was 90 in A Memory Owed as 'Stan'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 15 2025
Poster of British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
James Bolam was 81 in British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves as 'Terry Collier (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 12 2016
Poster of Unconditional
Unconditional
James Bolam was 77 in Unconditional as 'Hutch'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 25 2012
Poster of Tentboy
Tentboy
James Bolam was 76 in Tentboy as 'Baz'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 08 2011
Poster of The Last Days of Lehman Brothers
The Last Days of Lehman Brothers
James Bolam was 74 in The Last Days of Lehman Brothers as 'Ken Lewis'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 09 2009
Poster of Celebration
Celebration
James Bolam was 71 in Celebration as 'Matt'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 26 2007
Poster of The Plot Against Harold Wilson
The Plot Against Harold Wilson
James Bolam was 70 in The Plot Against Harold Wilson as 'Harold Wilson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 16 2006
Poster of To Kill a King
To Kill a King
James Bolam was 67 in To Kill a King as 'Denzil Holles'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 16 2003
Poster of Harold Shipman: Doctor Death
Harold Shipman: Doctor Death
James Bolam was 67 in Harold Shipman: Doctor Death as 'Harold Shipman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 09 2002
Poster of Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
James Bolam was 65 in Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings as 'Various Characters'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 2000
Poster of It Was an Accident
It Was an Accident
James Bolam was 65 in It Was an Accident as 'Vernon Fitch'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 27 2000
Poster of Dirty Tricks
Dirty Tricks
James Bolam was 65 in Dirty Tricks as 'Moss'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 24 2000
Poster of Stormin' Norman
Stormin' Norman
James Bolam was 64 in Stormin' Norman as 'Norman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of The End of the Affair
The End of the Affair
James Bolam was 64 in The End of the Affair as 'Mr. Savage'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 03 1999
Poster of The Alex Ferguson Story
The Alex Ferguson Story
James Bolam was 63 in The Alex Ferguson Story as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 1998
Poster of The Stalker's Apprentice
The Stalker's Apprentice
James Bolam was 62 in The Stalker's Apprentice as 'Helmut Kranze'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 25 1998
Poster of Stella Does Tricks
Stella Does Tricks
James Bolam was 62 in Stella Does Tricks as 'Mr. Peters'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 06 1997
Poster of The Island on Bird Street
The Island on Bird Street
James Bolam was 61 in The Island on Bird Street as 'Doctor Studjinsky'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1997
Poster of The Missing Postman
The Missing Postman
James Bolam was 61 in The Missing Postman as 'Clive Peacock'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 1997
Poster of Eleven Men Against Eleven
Eleven Men Against Eleven
James Bolam was 60 in Eleven Men Against Eleven as 'Ted Whitehead'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 31 1995
Poster of Clockwork Mice
Clockwork Mice
James Bolam was 60 in Clockwork Mice as 'Wackey'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 22 1995
Poster of Sticky Wickets
Sticky Wickets
James Bolam was 55 in Sticky Wickets as 'Glyn'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 14 1990
Poster of Communicators From Hell
Communicators From Hell
James Bolam was 53 in Communicators From Hell
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Macbeth
Macbeth
James Bolam was 48 in Macbeth as 'Porter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 05 1983
Poster of The Maze
The Maze
James Bolam was 47 in The Maze as 'Arthur Frode'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 24 1983
Poster of Clash of Loyalties
Clash of Loyalties
James Bolam was 47 in Clash of Loyalties as 'A.T. Wilson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 02 1983
Poster of The Plague Dogs
The Plague Dogs
James Bolam was 47 in The Plague Dogs as 'The Tod (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of As You Like It
As You Like It
James Bolam was 43 in As You Like It as 'Touchstone'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 17 1978
Poster of The Limbo Connection
The Limbo Connection
James Bolam was 42 in The Limbo Connection as 'Mark Omney'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 02 1978
Poster of The Likely Lads
The Likely Lads
James Bolam was 40 in The Likely Lads as 'Terry'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1976
Poster of The Philanthropist
The Philanthropist
James Bolam was 40 in The Philanthropist as 'Don'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 28 1975
Poster of In Celebration
In Celebration
James Bolam was 39 in In Celebration as 'Colin Shaw'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 17 1975
Poster of If You Could See What I Can See
If You Could See What I Can See
James Bolam was 38 in If You Could See What I Can See as 'Charlie'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 15 1974
Poster of Making the Play
Making the Play
James Bolam was 38 in Making the Play as 'Husband'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 02 1973
Poster of O Lucky Man!
O Lucky Man!
James Bolam was 37 in O Lucky Man! as 'Attenborough/Examination Doctor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 25 1973
Poster of Straight On Till Morning
Straight On Till Morning
James Bolam was 37 in Straight On Till Morning as 'Joey'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 09 1972
Poster of Crucible of Terror
Crucible of Terror
James Bolam was 36 in Crucible of Terror as 'John Davies'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 13 1972
Poster of Otley
Otley
James Bolam was 33 in Otley as 'Albert'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 11 1969
Poster of Half a Sixpence
Half a Sixpence
James Bolam was 32 in Half a Sixpence as 'Mr Jones'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 21 1967
Poster of A Choice of Coward: Present Laughter
A Choice of Coward: Present Laughter
James Bolam was 29 in A Choice of Coward: Present Laughter as 'Roland Maule'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 10 1964
Poster of Murder Most Foul
Murder Most Foul
James Bolam was 28 in Murder Most Foul as 'Bill Hanson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1964
Poster of The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
James Bolam was 27 in The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner as 'Mike'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 20 1962
Poster of H.M.S. Defiant
H.M.S. Defiant
James Bolam was 26 in H.M.S. Defiant as 'Midshipman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 15 1962
Poster of A Kind of Loving
A Kind of Loving
James Bolam was 26 in A Kind of Loving as 'Jeff'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 12 1962
Poster of The Kitchen
The Kitchen
James Bolam was 26 in The Kitchen as 'Michael'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 14 1961

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Marriage
Marriage
James Bolam was 87+ in Marriage as 'Gerry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 14 2022
Poster of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
James Bolam was 76+ in Celebrity Antiques Road Trip as 'Self - Participant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 2011
Poster of Grandpa in My Pocket
Grandpa in My Pocket
James Bolam was 73+ in Grandpa in My Pocket
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 10 2009
Poster of He Knew He Was Right
He Knew He Was Right
James Bolam was 68+ in He Knew He Was Right as 'Mr. Crump'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 18 2004
Poster of New Tricks
New Tricks
James Bolam was 68+ in New Tricks as 'Jack Halford'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of The Afternoon Play
The Afternoon Play
James Bolam was 67+ in The Afternoon Play as 'Billy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 27 2003
Poster of Born and Bred
Born and Bred
James Bolam was 66+ in Born and Bred as 'Dr. Arthur Gilder'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 21 2002
Poster of Close and True
Close and True
James Bolam was 65+ in Close and True as 'Graham True'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 23 2000
Poster of Pay and Display
Pay and Display
James Bolam was 65+ in Pay and Display
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 12 2000
Poster of The Missing Postman
The Missing Postman
James Bolam was 61+ in The Missing Postman as 'Clive Peacock'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 29 1997
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
James Bolam was 61+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Ron Pringle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Dalziel & Pascoe
Dalziel & Pascoe
James Bolam was 60+ in Dalziel & Pascoe as 'Father Leonard Tibbings'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 16 1996
Poster of Second Thoughts
Second Thoughts
James Bolam was 55+ in Second Thoughts as 'Bill'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 03 1991
Poster of The Beiderbecke Connection
The Beiderbecke Connection
James Bolam was 53+ in The Beiderbecke Connection as 'Trevor Chaplin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 27 1988
Poster of Andy Capp
Andy Capp
James Bolam was 52+ in Andy Capp as 'Andy Capp'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 22 1988
Poster of The Beiderbecke Tapes
The Beiderbecke Tapes
James Bolam was 52+ in The Beiderbecke Tapes as 'Trevor Chaplin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 13 1987
Poster of Room at the Bottom
Room at the Bottom
James Bolam was 51+ in Room at the Bottom
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 09 1986
Poster of The Beiderbecke Affair
The Beiderbecke Affair
James Bolam was 49+ in The Beiderbecke Affair as 'Trevor Chaplin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 06 1985
Poster of ITV Christmas Comedy
ITV Christmas Comedy
James Bolam was 47+ in ITV Christmas Comedy
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 23 1983
Poster of Only When I Laugh
Only When I Laugh
James Bolam was 44+ in Only When I Laugh as 'Roy Figgis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979
Poster of Armchair Thriller
Armchair Thriller
James Bolam was 42+ in Armchair Thriller as 'Mark Omney'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 21 1978
Poster of When the Boat Comes In
When the Boat Comes In
James Bolam was 40+ in When the Boat Comes In as 'Jack Ford'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 08 1976
Poster of Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
James Bolam was 37+ in Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? as 'Terry Collier'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 1973
Poster of The Protectors
The Protectors
James Bolam was 37+ in The Protectors as 'Max Toller'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1972
Poster of The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
James Bolam was 36+ in The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes as 'Roberts'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1971
Poster of Budgie
Budgie
James Bolam was 35+ in Budgie as 'Wossname, Wossname Walsh'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 09 1971
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
James Bolam was 35+ in Play for Today as 'Husband'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Omnibus
Omnibus
James Bolam was 32+ in Omnibus as 'Pinkie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 13 1967
Poster of Inheritance
Inheritance
James Bolam was 32+ in Inheritance as 'David Oldroyd'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1967
Poster of Public Eye
Public Eye
James Bolam was 29+ in Public Eye as 'Alan Grove'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 23 1965
Poster of The Likely Lads
The Likely Lads
James Bolam was 29+ in The Likely Lads as 'Terry Collier'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 16 1964
Poster of A Choice of Coward
A Choice of Coward
James Bolam was 29+ in A Choice of Coward as 'Roland Maule'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 10 1964
Poster of It's Dark Outside
It's Dark Outside
James Bolam was 28+ in It's Dark Outside as 'Wilfred'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 03 1964
Poster of No Hiding Place
No Hiding Place
James Bolam was 24+ in No Hiding Place
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1959