James Fraser Biography

Date of Birth

1 December 1993, Australia

Height

5' 10" (1.78 m)

Mini Biography

James made his Acting debut in 2007 opposite Daniel Radcliffe in 'December Boys'. His recent work includes the new Amazon series 'The Wilds' and Russell Crowe's directorial debut 'The Water Diviner'. He is also an AACTA nominated Writer, in recognition for his work on 'Snare'.

2014 saw him labeled as "One to Watch" by GQ magazine, following a starring role in 'Deadline Gallipoli', alongside Sam Worthington, Hugh Dancy and Charles Dance.

In 2016 his short film 'Hench' won James the Best Australian Young Filmmaker and Audience Choice Awards at Dungog Festival. In 2017 his film 'Dirt Tin' won Best Australian Short at Fantastic Planet Film Festival. And in 2018 his parody 'Safety Driver' won the inaugural Blue Datto short film competition.

2018 also saw James awarded 'Best Actor' at the New York Independent Film Festival 2018 for his work in 'The Virgin'.

In 2019 'Snare', which James starred in, co-wrote, and edited was nominated for an AACTA Award (Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts) following screenings at SXSW and TriBeCa Film Festivals.

Trivia

In 2011 James was nominated as one of the 15 finalists for the Heath Ledger Scholarship.

In 2014 has was labeled as "One to Watch" by GQ magazine.

In 2015 James was again selected as one of 20 finalists for the Heath Ledger Scholarship.

Nominee - Best Actor - St Kilda Film Festival 2015 - 'Nineteen'.

Winner - Best Actor - New York Independent Film Festival 2018 - 'The Virgin'.

Winner - Best Australian Short Film - Fantastic Planet Film Festival 2017 - 'Dirt Tin'.

Winner - Best Australian Young Filmmaker & Audience Choice Award - Dungog Festival 2016 - 'Hench'.

Winner - Inaugural Blue Datto Short Film competition 2018 - 'Safety Driver'.