James David Blundell

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James David Blundell

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James David Blundell is a British actor and director based in Rome, recognised for playing intelligent and morally complex characters with a grounded, cinematic intensity. He stars in the 2025 feature Proxy Me, with recent credits including Luca Guadagnino’s Queer and Florian Gallenberger’s A Perfect Match.

Classically trained at the University of Kent and the Moscow Art Theatre, James began in theatre before transitioning into international film and voice work. He also directs performance-based adaptations, notably Spoon River (2024), now under review with international publishers, and the recent Antony & Cleopatra: A Memory in Ruins.

Fluent English; conversational Italian. Represented by EMC Casting Models & Actors and Enorama Talent Agency.

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Rome (IT), Kent (GB)
Place of birthAshford, Kent
NationalityBritish
Main professionActor
Working permitsUnited Kingdom, European Union (EU-27)
Housing optionsLondon (GB), Canterbury (GB), Metropolitan City of Rome Capital (IT), Greater London (GB)
SpecializationsAdvertising actor, Dubbing actor, Facilitator, Speaker, Theater
Driver's licensesB196 - Extension category B / small motorcycles
Eye colorblue
Hair colorblond(e)
Height (cm)185
Weight (in kg)73
LanguagesEnglish(native)Italian
DialectsRPCentral ScottishHeightened RPIrish accentNew Orleans EnglishNew York EnglishRomanescoScottishStandard American EnglishStandard British English(native dialect)
AccentsEnglishDutchIndianIrishItalian
InstrumentsBass guitarDrums
SportGymnasticsAcrobaticsArcheryBilliardsBoulderingFitnessShooting (handgun)Shooting (rifle)StiltwalkingStuntsMartial artsRock climbing
PitchBaritone, Bass
Special skillsImprovisationStorytellerActing coachAudio dramaChoreographyDramatic fighting scene choreographerStiltIntimacy coordinator
Training

MA Drama and Theatre Studies (Directing Specialism), University of Kent (2008–2012).
Focused on classical and contemporary performance, directing, and dramaturgy.

Other professional training
2023
The Acting Studio, New York
2016 – 2017
PGCE in Drama and Theatre Education (Newman University)
2012 – 2013
Moscow Art Theatre (Russia)
Film
2024
Proxy Me picture © J.Arcane
Proxy Me (Feature film) In development
Harry (LR)
J.Arcane / Paul Erskine J.Arcane / Paul Erskine Amazon J.Arcane / Paul Erskine J.Arcane / Paul Erskine
2023
Queer dir. Luca Guadagnin picture
Queer dir. Luca Guadagnin (Cinema film)
Allerton Expat Friend
Luca Guadagnino Jaun D. Bustamante | Luca Guadagnino (p.g.a.) | Lorenzo Mieli (p.g.a.) A24 a24films.com Jessica Ronane William S. Burroughs (from the novel of the same title by) | Justin Kuritzkes (screenplay)
2023
A Perfect Match dir. Florian Gallenberger picture
A Perfect Match dir. Florian Gallenberger (Drama)
Business Man (SUP)
Florian Gallenberger Bravado Media JLA Content FZCO Teresa Razzauti Florian Gallenberger | Chris Silber
2022
Day 4 picture © Simona Calo
Day 4 (Drama)
Scott (LR)
Simona Calo Milo Imovilli Executive Producer, Producer, Cristina Merlino Producer Simona Calo Simona Calo
2020
The New Normal picture © Simona Calo
The New Normal (Medium length film)
Jason (LR)
Simona Calo Milo Imovilli Simona Calo Simona Calo
2013
Circus Boy (Medium length film)
Malac (LR)
Beth Williams Beth Williams
2012
Doppleganger (Short film)
Scruffy Man/Masked Man (LR)
Dave Blisset Dave Blisset
2010
Coffee and Cigarettes (Short film)
Kyle
Chad Lister
Theater
2025
Heathers The Musical (Drama)
Director (OTH)
James David Blundell Federica Bocco Teatro Agorà James David Blundell
2024
Jekyll and Hyde Musical (Other)
Director (OTH)
James David Blundell Federica Bocco Teatro Agorà James David Blundell
2024
Peter and the Star Catcher (Drama)
Slank/Fighting Prawn (LR)
Carl Granieri Gaby Ford Teatro Arciliuto Carl Granieri
2023
Puffs
Director (OTH)
James David Blundell Federica Bocco Teatro Agorà James David Blundell
2023
The Odd Couple (Other)
Jesus (SUP)
Sandra Provost The Romme Savoyards Teatro Le Salette
2023
Eurydice (Drama)
The Lord of the Underworld (LR)
Carl Granieri Gaby Ford Teatro Arciliuto Carl Granieri Sarah Ruhl
Audio
2025
An Extra Experience (Commercial)
Guido (LR)
Edwin Francis. Studio Colosseo
2025
Loewe Hiring Process Training Podcast – Interviewing Skills (Speaker)
Trainer Voice (Voiceover Narration) (LR)
Nicola Leone Internal Corporate Use / Loewe Training Program Sante Paolacci Infinity Education Script Team
2024
Accademia Artisti Promo (Speaker)
Voiceover Narrator / Promo Voice (LR)
2024
The Black Diamond Race (Cartoon – Dubbing) picture
The Black Diamond Race (Cartoon – Dubbing) (Narrator)
Narrator (GR)
2020
Duofilm
Pharmacist (Voiceover) (LR)