James Gerard Actor
Hello! I'm a bilingual English Mother Tongue French-speaking actor based in Paris and London, enjoying over twenty years experience in film and television.
Overview
NationalityUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Australia
LanguagesEnglish – American (mother tongue), English – British (mother tongue), French (mother tongue), German (good), Italian (good), Spanish (basic)
BornPerth, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Age range38 - 45
Height181 cm
Ethnic typesAnglo-Saxon, Scandinavian, White
Place of residenceParis - Île de France (France), London - England (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
Possible accommodationBerlin - Berlin (Germany), Los Angeles (United States of America), New York (United States of America), Palma - Balearic Islands (Spain), Rome - Abruzzo (Italy), Sydney (Australia)
Real nameGerard Smurthwaite
MembershipsActors Equity Association (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
The Actors Centre (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
The Actors' Guild of Great Britain (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
ADAMI - Artistes-Interprètes (France)
Société des Auteurs et Compositeurs Dramatiques (SACD) (France)
AACTA - The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (Australia)
Contact
Skills/Talents
Languages English – American (mother tongue), English – British (mother tongue), French (mother tongue), German (good), Italian (good), Spanish (basic)
Dialects England (South East) (native dialect)
Accents American (native accent), Australian (native accent), British (native accent), English (native accent), American Midwest (very good), American Southern States (very good), Bristolian (very good), Californian (very good), Cockney (very good), French (very good), Irish (North) (very good), Irish (South) (very good), Texan (very good), Wiltshire (very good), Yorkshire (very good), Belfast (good), German (good), Scottish (Standard) (good), Welsh (Standard) (good)
Dance Waltz (good)
Singing. Chanson (very good), Country (very good), Stage singing (very good), A Cappella (good)
Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Tenor baritone
Musical instruments Violin (good), Piano (basic)
Sports Rowing (very good), Swimming (very good), Horseback Riding (good), Rugby (good)
Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car
Appearance
Age range 38 - 45
Height 181 cm
Build Athletic
Weight 90 kg
Colour of eyes Blue/green
Colour of hair Strawberry blonde
Hair style straight short
Twin No
Special physical characteristics Amazingly hot
Ethnic types Anglo-Saxon, Scandinavian, White
Tattoo None
Piercing None
Glasses No
Scars None
Training
Larry Moss Studio
Workshops in NY, Long Island and LA:. Influences: Stella Adler, Strasberg, Meisner. American playwrights : O'Neil, Shanley. UK Playwrights: Marber, Hare, Pinter, Butterworth.
LAPA - Les Ateliers Professionnels de l’Acteur
John Patrick Shanley- New Writing
Bernard Hiller
20 Workshops over 5 years in London, Paris, Los Angeles, Rome
Bob Mac Andrew
Central School of Speech & Drama
Awards/Nominations
2019
Best Actor (Spain)
- Nomination
for Patrick / Pet Killer
2018
Best Actor, Fantasy Film Festival, Menton, France (France)
- Award
for Captain Power / Powerless
2007
Best Male Newcomer ("meilleur espoir masculin") (France)
- Award
for Brian Mc Kewan / Fort Comme un Homme
CV CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Theatre
CV - Television & Streaming
2024
THE SERPENT QUEEN
Network/Distributor: LIONS GATE-AMAZON PRIME
Streaming - series
Justin Haythe
Directed by
TANCREDE
Ongoing Role
2025
Qui a écoulé le Rainbow Warrior ?
Maximal Productions
Network/Distributor: M6
Docufiction
Crime, Journalism
J. JOHAN & F. PLOQUIN
Directed by
Inspector Chris Martin
Ensemble Leading Part
2025
SHINE
BE ON CLOUD
Network/Distributor: WETV
Television series
Drama, Romance
N. BHANBHASSA
Directed by
Bernard
Supporting Lead
2019 - 2020
THE SERPENT
Mammoth Screen
Network/Distributor: BBC & Netflix
Mini series
Thriller
Tom Shankland
Directed by
Jules DUPONT
Actor in Episode
2018
Meutre à Omaha Beach
FIT production
Network/Distributor: France 3
Television film
Crime
Claude-Michel ROME
Directed by
Lt Matt Richardson
Actor in Episode
2018
Pet Killer
Blackpills
Network/Distributor: TBC
Television series
Comedy, Horror
Tibo Pinsard
Directed by
Patrick
Lead
2017
Capitain Marleau
Network/Distributor: FR3
Television series
Josée Dayan
Directed by
Angus
Guest Role
2014
1914 Les Armes et les Mots
Les Films d'Ici
Network/Distributor: ARTE BBC
Documentary
Action, Drama, Period drama, War
Yann Peters
Directed by
Dr Henry Beavis
Supporting Lead
2013
Julie Lescaud, Mère et Filles
Network/Distributor: TF1
Television series
Thriller
René Manzor
Directed by
Peterson
Supporting Lead
2013
Section de Recherche
AUTEURS ASSOCIES
Network/Distributor: TF1
Television series
Crime
Eric Le Roux
Directed by
Sam Johnson
Actor in Episode
2013
Trois Femmes en Colère
Television film
Drama
Christian Faure
Directed by
Brian
Supporting Lead
2011
Saigon, été de nos vingt ans
Cinétévé
Network/Distributor: ARTE
Mini series
Period drama, Thriller
PHILIPPE VENAULT
Directed by
Mac Pherson
Supporting Lead
2011
Le Monde à ses pieds
Italique production
Network/Distributor: France 2
Television film
Drama, Satire
Christian Faure
Directed by
Steeve
Supporting Lead
2011
INTERPOL
TF1
Network/Distributor: TF1
Docufiction
Action, Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Laurent Lévy
Directed by
Ted O'Conner
Guest Role
2010
Les Invincibles
Makingprod
Network/Distributor: ARTE
Documentary
Comedy
Alexandre Catagnetti- Pierric Ganthelmi d'Ill
Directed by
Danniel
Guest Role
2010
Les Chataïgniers du désert
Pampa Production
Network/Distributor: FR3
Mini series
Drama
Caroline Huppert
Directed by
Desmond Campbell
Supporting Lead
2010
Le Grand ménage
Canonbury Tower
Network/Distributor: France 3
Television film
Comedy
Régis Musset
Directed by
Murray
Supporting Lead
2008
Sa Raison d'être
MERLIN PRODUCTIONS
Network/Distributor: France 2
Television film
Drama, Period drama, Tragedy
Renaud Bertrand
Directed by
Warren Mitchell
Star of Episode
2007
Grand Star
Stéphan Films
Network/Distributor: Park Films, FR3
Television film
Fantasy, Science fiction, Young adult
Paolo Barzman
Directed by
Lt Damien
Lead
2007
Fort Comme un Homme
Alizé Films
Network/Distributor: ARTE
Television film
Action, Drama
Stéphan Giuisti
Directed by
Brian Mc Kewan
Supporting Lead
2004
Sex in the City
HBO
Television film
Comedy, Romance, Sex
Tim Van Hatten
Directed by
Brad on the Boat
Supporting Actor
1996 - 1996
Canary Wharf
Live TV
Network/Distributor: ITV
Television series
Satire
Jules Williamson
Directed by
Jason Spears
Lead
CV - Film
2023 - 2024
EMILIE PEREZ
WHY NOT
Network/Distributor: Pathé
Feature film (cinema)
Musical
Jacques Audiard
Directed by
SIMON
Supporting Actor
2023
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES
Fantasy
Philippe Prouff
Directed by
VOISIN
Supporting Lead
2022 - 2023
THE GOAT
Domedo Productions
Network/Distributor: House of Film
Road movie
Adventure, Drama
Ilaria Borelli
Directed by
John
Supporting Lead
2021
SPENCER
KOMPLIZEN FILM
Feature film (cinema)
Biography
PABLO LARRAIN
Directed by
Constable Johnson
2019
Adults in the Room
Network/Distributor: Wild Bunch
Docufiction
Costa-Gavras
Directed by
London Banker's organisor
2019
Virtual Reality
Pixaway
Network/Distributor: Festivals
Short film
Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Sophie Piciotto
Directed by
Steve
Ensemble Leading Part
2019
SERGUÏ
A travers le miroir
Network/Distributor: TBC
Short film
Drama, War
Lucas Fabiani
Directed by
Jim
Supporting Lead
2019
L' Etât Sauvage
Mille et Une Productions
Network/Distributor: Gaumont
Feature film (cinema)
Adventure, Family, Period drama, Western
David Perrault
Directed by
Mr de Retour
Guest Role
2016
Virgin Hunt
Film- und Fernseh-Labor Ludwigsburg GmbH & Co. KG
Network/Distributor: TBC
Comedy, Erotic, Horror, Young adult
Christopher Mosselmann, Lars-Gunnar Lotz
Directed by
The Devil
Supporting Lead
2015
Bachelorette Party
Or Films
Network/Distributor: International Festivals
Short film
Comedy, Erotic, Romance
Maude Lazzerini
Directed by
Jim
Ensemble Leading Part
2015
Gorilla
Darrowan
Network/Distributor: 121 International festivals, 34 prizes
Short film
Action, Comedy, Period drama, Romance
Tibo PInsard
Directed by
Bob Thornton
Supporting Lead
2014
Lapsus
Come On Productions
Network/Distributor: 116 festivals, 84 awards : most awarded short in French history
Short film
Crime, Drama, Fantasy, Film noir, Mystery, Thriller
Karim Ouaret
Directed by
Jackson
Ensemble Leading Part
2013
Powerless
Yal Rök
Network/Distributor: Festivals, television FR2
Short film
Action, Crime, Fantasy
David Sarrio
Directed by
Captain Power
Lead
2013
Miserere
Liaison Films
Network/Distributor: Pathé
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Sylvain White
Directed by
Bill Ward
Supporting Lead
2013
Borderland
Aeternalis Films
Feature film (cinema)
Action, Adventure
Mathieu Weschler
Directed by
Witman
Supporting Lead
2012
Americano
Other
Adventure, Drama
Mathieu Demy
Directed by
Stripbar Client
Supporting Actor
2011
Comme un chef
Gaumont
Network/Distributor: Gaumont
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy, Family, Mystery, Period drama
Daniel Cohen
Directed by
Cyrill Bosse
Supporting Lead
2010
Frozen Souls
EffeDiGi
Short film
Drama, War
I. Borelli
Directed by
Green
Lead
2009
SARAH'S KEY
HUGO PRODUCTION
Feature film (cinema)
Drama, Period drama
GILLES PAQUET-BRENNER
Directed by
Mike Bambers
Supporting Lead
2008
Les Femmes de L'ombre
Chauve Souris
Feature film (cinema)
Drama, Period drama
Jean Paul Salome
Directed by
Lt Matthews
Supporting Actor
2007
Hellphone
Mandarin Films
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy, Horror
James Huth
Directed by
Mike the Bullet aka M. Jolimont
Lead
2007
Ce Soir Je Dors Chez Toi
Alter Films
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy
Olivier Baraux
Directed by
Mike Forrester
Lead
2001
Mon Père
Feature film (cinema)
Adventure, Biography, Period drama
José Giovanni
Directed by
Simon
Supporting Lead
CV - Theatre
2009
Dan & Dianne
ASSONORE CALABRIA FILM - LUX VIDE
Theatre
Comedy
GJ Smurthwaite
Directed by
Dan
Supporting Lead
