James David Blundell Actor
British actor and director based in Rome, with full Italian residency and conversational Italian.
Trained at the University of Kent (MA in Drama) and the Moscow Art Theatre, I combine classical rigor with contemporary sensibilities.
My recent screen work includes Proxy Me (2024, dir. Giulia Regini), Queer (dir. Luca Guadagnino), and A Perfect Match (dir. Florian Gallenberger), plus a range of voice-over and commercial projects.
On stage, I’ve led productions from Shakespeare to devised new writing, bringing emotional precision and clarity to every role. I’m known for inhabiting complex, psychologically driven characters—balancing stillness and intensity to create memorable, nuanced performances.
Fluent in English, with conversational Italian, I thrive in international co-productions and multilingual environments. Represented internationally by Enorama Talent Agency.
Overview
NationalityUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
LanguagesEnglish (mother tongue), English – British (mother tongue), English – American (fluent), Italian (good)
Born1985, Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, England
Age range30 - 40
Height185 cm
Ethnic typesAnglo-Saxon, Middle Europe/Caucasian, Scandinavian, White
Place of residenceRome - Latium (Italy)
Possible accommodationLondon - England (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
MembershipsActors Equity Association (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
Work permitEuropean Union, Great Britain
Skills/Talents
Languages English (mother tongue), English – British (mother tongue), English – American (fluent), Italian (good)
Dialects England (East) (fluent), England (North East) (fluent), England (North West) (fluent), England (South East) (fluent), England (South West) (fluent), Greater London (fluent), Scottish (fluent), Dublin (good)
Accents British (native accent), English (native accent), Kent (native accent), Cockney (very good), London (very good), Scottish (very good), Scottish (Central) (very good), Scottish (Standard) (very good), American (good), American Midwest (good), American Southern States (good), Birmingham (good), Edinburgh (good), Glasgow (good), Liverpool (good), Scottish (West Coast) (good), UK (Northern) (good), Yorkshire (good), Aberdeen (basic), Dublin (basic), Texan (basic)
Dance Choreography (very good), Dance improvisation (good), Dance theatre (good), Dance training (good), Hip hop (good), Interpretive dance (good), Musical (good), Rock 'n' roll (good), Stage dance (good), Street dance (good), Break dancing (basic), Capoeira (basic), Charleston (basic), Waltz (basic)
Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Deep baritone
Musical instruments Percussion (very good), African Drums (good), Bass guitar (good), Bongo drums (good), Drums (good)
Sports Acrobatics (very good), Aerobics (very good), Athletics (very good), Billiards (very good), Gym (very good), Gymnastics (very good), Gymnastics (very good), Juggling (very good), Stage fighting (very good), Swimming (very good), Weights (very good), Archery (good), Canoe (good), Cycling (good), Golf (good), Horseback Riding (good), Jogging (good), Karate (good), Kick Boxing (good), Mountain Biking (good), Mountaineering (good), Parkour (good), Pool (good), Rings (good), Rock Climbing (good), Rugby (good), Shooting (good), Skateboarding (good), Trampoline (good)
Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car, Driver’s licence motorbike, Driver’s licence scooter, Driver’s licence van/truck
Other Skills Alexander Technique, Director, Improvisation, Juggling, Narration, Poet, Poker, Puppetry, Stilt Walking, Storytelling, Stunts, Workshop Director
Appearance
Age range 30 - 40
Height 185 cm
Build Athletic
Weight 70 kg
Colour of eyes Blue/grey
Colour of hair Blonde
Hair style wavy short
Twin No
Ethnic types Anglo-Saxon, Middle Europe/Caucasian, Scandinavian, White
Tattoo None
Piercing Yes, invisible
Glasses No
Scars Yes, invisible
Training
The Acting studio James Price
Meisner Advanced Actor Training (Film and Theatre)
Moscow Art Theatre School (Stanislavskij, Moskau)
Actor training and theatre production
University of Kent
Master's Degree - Drama and Theatre Studies - Directing Specialism
CV CV - Film CV - Theatre CV - Commercials
CV - Film
2024 - 2024
Proxy Me
Pacific Future Films
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy
J. Arcane | Paul Erskine
Directed by
Harry
Lead
2023
A Perfect Match
Viola Film
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Florian Gallenberger
Directed by
Business Man
Supporting Actor
2023
Queer
Frenesy Film Company; The Apartment Pictures
Feature film (cinema)
Drama, Period drama, Romance
Luca Guadagnino
Directed by
Allerton Expat Friend
Supporting Actor
2022
Day 4
Simona Calo
Short film
Drama, Tragedy
Simona Calo
Directed by
Scott
Supporting Lead
2020
The New Normal
Simona Calo
Short film
Drama, Thriller
Simona Calo
Directed by
Jason
Lead
2013
Circus Boy
Roo Productions
Feature film (cinema)
Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Beth Willams
Directed by
Malac
Lead
2012
Doppelganger
Blisset Productions
Short film
Drama, Film noir, Mystery, Thriller
Dave Blisset
Directed by
Scruffy Man/Masked Man
Lead
2010
Coffee and Cigarettes
Short film
Drama
Chad Lister
Directed by
Kyle
Supporting Lead
CV - Theatre
2024
Peter and the Star Catcher
The English Theatre of Rome America
Theatre: Ford Entertainment
Theatre
Absurd theatre, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fairy tale, Family, Fantasy
Carl Granieri
Directed by
Slank/Fighting Prawn
Supporting Lead
2024
Jekyll and Hyde Musical
John Cabot University
Theatre
Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Musical, Period drama, Romance, Tragedy
James David Blundell
Directed by
Director
2023
Puffs / Seven Increasingly eventful years at a certain school of magic and magic
John Cabot University
Theatre
Absurd theatre, Adventure, Comedy, Family
James David Blundell
Directed by
Director
2023
The Odd Couple
The Rome Savoyards
Theatre: Plays in Rome
Theatre
Comedy, Drama, Farce
Sandra Provost
Directed by
Jesus
Supporting Actor
2023
Italian Premier of Eurydice
The English Theatre of Rome
Theatre: Ford Entertainment
Theatre
Absurd theatre, Drama, Fantasy, Monologue, Tragedy
Carl Granieri
Directed by
Lord of the Underworld
Supporting Lead
2022
World Premiere of Summer on the Lakes
The English Theatre of Rome
Theatre: Ford Entertainment
Theatre
Biography, Drama, Monologue, Tragedy
James David Blundell
Directed by
Director
2022
World Premiere of Beetle Creek
The English Theatre of Rome
Theatre: The English Theatre of Rome
Theatre
Drama, Monologue, Period drama
James David Blundell
Directed by
Director
2021
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Theatre
Comedy, Commedia dell'arte, Drama, Fairy tale, Fantasy, Monologue
James David Blundell
Directed by
Director
2019
Cats
Musical Theatre
Absurd theatre, Experimental, Musical
James David Blundell
Directed by
Director
2018
A Christmas Carol
Theatre
Drama, Period drama
James David Blundell
Directed by
Director
2018
Watership Down
Theatre
Adventure, Drama, Tragedy, Young adult
James David Blundell
Directed by
Director
2018
Madness of King George III
Theatre
Drama, Period drama
James David Blundell
Directed by
Director
CV - Commercials
2020
Duofilm
Calo Productions
Commercial
Informative
Simona Calo
Directed by
VO/Pharmacist
Speaker/narrator
