Geraldine James
Birth Place: Maidenhead, Berkshire, ENGLAND
Latest News on Geraldine James:
Review: CREDITORS, Starring Charles Dance, Orange Tree Theatre (Sep 15, 2025)
Ronald Blythe's AKENFIELD Revived In Local Staging (Sep 3, 2025)
Orange Tree Theatre Reveals 2025–2026 Season Lineup (Jun 12, 2025)
Review: CREDITORS, Starring Charles Dance, Orange Tree Theatre (Sep 15, 2025)
Ronald Blythe's AKENFIELD Revived In Local Staging (Sep 3, 2025)
Orange Tree Theatre Reveals 2025–2026 Season Lineup (Jun 12, 2025)
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
Sweet William
[ 1980 ] Pamela
[ 1980 ] Pamela
Gandhi
[ 1982 ] Mirabehn
[ 1982 ] Mirabehn
The Tall Guy
[ 1989 ] Carmen
[ 1989 ] Carmen
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase
[ 1989 ] Gertrude Brisket
[ 1989 ] Gertrude Brisket
The Bridge
[ 1991 ] Mrs. Todd
[ 1991 ] Mrs. Todd
Prince of Shadows
[ 1991 ] Rebeca Osorio
[ 1991 ] Rebeca Osorio
If Looks Could Kill
[ 1991 ] Vendetta Galante
[ 1991 ] Vendetta Galante
No Worries
[ 1993 ] Anne O Dwyer
[ 1993 ] Anne O Dwyer
Words Upon the Window Pane
[ 1994 ] Mrs. Henderson
[ 1994 ] Mrs. Henderson
Moll Flanders
[ 1996 ] Edna
[ 1996 ] Edna
The Man Who Knew Too Little
[ 1997 ] Dr. Ludmilla Kropotkin
[ 1997 ] Dr. Ludmilla Kropotkin
Taliesin Jones
[ 2000 ] Tal's Mum
[ 2000 ] Tal's Mum
The Luzhin Defence
[ 2000 ] Vera
[ 2000 ] Vera
Lover's Prayer
[ 2001 ] Mother
[ 2001 ] Mother
Tom & Thomas
[ 2002 ] Miss Tromp
[ 2002 ] Miss Tromp
Calendar Girls
[ 2003 ] Marie
[ 2003 ] Marie
The Fever
[ 2004 ] Ranevskaya
[ 2004 ] Ranevskaya
Sherlock Holmes
[ 2009 ] Mrs. Hudson
[ 2009 ] Mrs. Hudson
Made in Dagenham
[ 2010 ] Connie
[ 2010 ] Connie
Alice in Wonderland
[ 2010 ] Lady Ascot
[ 2010 ] Lady Ascot
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
[ 2011 ] Cecilia
[ 2011 ] Cecilia
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
[ 2011 ] Mrs. Hudson
[ 2011 ] Mrs. Hudson
Arthur
[ 2011 ] Vivienne
[ 2011 ] Vivienne
Diana
[ 2013 ] Oonagh Shanley-Toffolo
[ 2013 ] Oonagh Shanley-Toffolo
Robot Overlords
[ 2014 ] Monique
[ 2014 ] Monique
45 Years
[ 2015 ] Lena
[ 2015 ] Lena
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
[ 2016 ] Blue Three
[ 2016 ] Blue Three
Alice Through the Looking Glass
[ 2016 ] Lady Ascot
[ 2016 ] Lady Ascot
Megan Leavey
[ 2017 ] Dr. Turbeville
[ 2017 ] Dr. Turbeville
Beast
[ 2017 ] Hilary Huntington
[ 2017 ] Hilary Huntington
Daphne
[ 2017 ] Rita
[ 2017 ] Rita
Downton Abbey
[ 2019 ] Queen Mary
[ 2019 ] Queen Mary
Benediction
[ 2021 ] Theresa Thornycroft
[ 2021 ] Theresa Thornycroft
TV Shows
Anne with an E
Marilla Cuthbert
Marilla Cuthbert
Back to Life
Caroline
Caroline
Band of Gold
Rose Garrity
Rose Garrity
Kavanagh QC
Eleanor Harker QC
Eleanor Harker QC
The Beast Must Die
Joy
Joy
Utopia
Milner
Milner
This Town
Marie
Marie
This Town
Marie
Marie
Dope Girls
[ 2025-2025 ] Isabella Salucci
[ 2025-2025 ] Isabella Salucci
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Geraldine James , The Merchant of Venice
Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Actress - Musical
Geraldine James, The Merchant of Venice
Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Actress - Play
Geraldine James, The Merchant of Venice
Videos
VIDEO: Watch a Sneak Peek of the DOWNTON ABBEY Film in New Featurette
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-08-20 14:12:40
VIDEO: The Crawley Family Returns in the DOWNTON ABBEY Film Teaser
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2018-12-14 12:33:33
VIDEO: Go Back to Green Gables with All New Trailer for ANNE, Coming to Netflix This May
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-04-04 12:04:03
STAGE TUBE: First Look - Newly Released Trailer for THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO
by Caryn Robbins - 2011-12-02 13:54:36
STAGE TUBE: First Look - Trailer for THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO
by Caryn Robbins - 2011-11-22 12:09:28
STAGE TUBE: First Look - Trailer for SHERLOCK HOLMES: GAME OF SHADOWS
by Caryn Robbins - 2011-10-19 10:58:35
News
Review: CREDITORS, Starring Charles Dance, Orange Tree Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 15, 2025
Orange Tree artistic director Tom Littler first directed Howard Brenton’s adaptation of August Strindberg’s Creditors at Jermyn Street Theatre in 2019, in rep with Miss Julie. He has secured quite a coup in gathering such a star-studded cast of acting veterans with Geraldine James, Nicholas Farrell and Charles Dance in this wonderfully performed but underwhelming production.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 15, 2025
Orange Tree artistic director Tom Littler first directed Howard Brenton’s adaptation of August Strindberg’s Creditors at Jermyn Street Theatre in 2019, in rep with Miss Julie. He has secured quite a coup in gathering such a star-studded cast of acting veterans with Geraldine James, Nicholas Farrell and Charles Dance in this wonderfully performed but underwhelming production.
Ronald Blythe's AKENFIELD Revived In Local Staging
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2025
Fifty years after Sir Peter Hall turned Ronald Blythe's best-known work Akenfield into a film, his daughter Jenny Hall will be directing the landmark work on rural Suffolk as a stage production.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2025
Fifty years after Sir Peter Hall turned Ronald Blythe's best-known work Akenfield into a film, his daughter Jenny Hall will be directing the landmark work on rural Suffolk as a stage production.
Orange Tree Theatre Reveals 2025"2026 Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025
Orange Tree Theatre (OT) has unveiled its 2025–2026 season, marking a year of world premières, major revivals, and landmark reinterpretations of classic texts.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025
Orange Tree Theatre (OT) has unveiled its 2025–2026 season, marking a year of world premières, major revivals, and landmark reinterpretations of classic texts.
Edmund Donovan Cast in Apple Thriller ECHO VALLEY
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2024
Edmund Donovan, who was recently seen on Broadway in the play Clyde's, has been cast in the upcoming thriller Echo Valley from Apple. Donovan joins a stacked cast that includes Julianne Moore, Sydney Sweeney, Domhnall Gleeson, Kyle MacLachlan, and Fiona Shaw. The film is directed by Michael Pearce, who directed 2017's Beast starring Jessie Buckley and Geraldine James. Brad Ingelsby, of Mare of Easttown, wrote the screenplay.
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2024
Edmund Donovan, who was recently seen on Broadway in the play Clyde's, has been cast in the upcoming thriller Echo Valley from Apple. Donovan joins a stacked cast that includes Julianne Moore, Sydney Sweeney, Domhnall Gleeson, Kyle MacLachlan, and Fiona Shaw. The film is directed by Michael Pearce, who directed 2017's Beast starring Jessie Buckley and Geraldine James. Brad Ingelsby, of Mare of Easttown, wrote the screenplay.
Review: AS YOU LIKE IT, RSC Stratford Upon Avon
by Gary Naylor - Jul 14, 2023
Old actors play young characters and find new nuances in familiar speeches
by Gary Naylor - Jul 14, 2023
Old actors play young characters and find new nuances in familiar speeches
RSC Releases New Artwork for AS YOU LIKE IT
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 26, 2023
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has released new artwork for its forthcoming production of As You Like It, directed by Omar Elerian, which runs in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon between 17 June – 5 August 2023.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 26, 2023
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has released new artwork for its forthcoming production of As You Like It, directed by Omar Elerian, which runs in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon between 17 June – 5 August 2023.
Geraldine James to Make Her RSC Debut in AS YOU LIKE IT
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 23, 2023
Geraldine James makes her RSC debut to play Rosalind in director Omar Elerian’s new production of As You Like It which runs in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon between 17 June – 5 August.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 23, 2023
Geraldine James makes her RSC debut to play Rosalind in director Omar Elerian’s new production of As You Like It which runs in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon between 17 June – 5 August.
Did You Know? These 10 Actors Played the Role of Nora in A DOLL'S HOUSE!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2023
A Doll's House is officially back on Broadway! This all new revival is led by Jessica Chastain, taking on the iconic role of 'Nora Helmer' in Henrik Ibsen's landmark drama. While Chastain is the latest star to portray Nora, many have done so before her. Here is a list of 10 actors you may not have known played Nora in A Doll's House!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2023
A Doll's House is officially back on Broadway! This all new revival is led by Jessica Chastain, taking on the iconic role of 'Nora Helmer' in Henrik Ibsen's landmark drama. While Chastain is the latest star to portray Nora, many have done so before her. Here is a list of 10 actors you may not have known played Nora in A Doll's House!
Free CHARACTER TRANSFORMATION WORKSHOPS: With World Renown Acting Teacher Giles Foreman Announced In NYC And LA
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2022
Free three hour character transformation workshops with world renown acting teacher Giles Foreman will be held in person in New York City and Los Angeles.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2022
Free three hour character transformation workshops with world renown acting teacher Giles Foreman will be held in person in New York City and Los Angeles.
Tour Announced For The Premiere of WODEHOUSE IN WONDERLAND
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2022
Cahoots Theatre Company Ltd in association with Jamie Clark Theatre presents the UK premiere of William Humble's play Wodehouse in Wonderland, starring Robert Daws and directed by Robin Herford, on a UK Tour which opens at Malvern Theatres on 26 January 2023.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2022
Cahoots Theatre Company Ltd in association with Jamie Clark Theatre presents the UK premiere of William Humble's play Wodehouse in Wonderland, starring Robert Daws and directed by Robin Herford, on a UK Tour which opens at Malvern Theatres on 26 January 2023.
VIDEO: Watch a Preview of DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA Film
by Michael Major - Nov 10, 2021
The original principal cast of Downton Abbey will all once again return for the second film. In addition to the original cast, Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye and Dominic West will join the cast. Watch a new preview now!
by Michael Major - Nov 10, 2021
The original principal cast of Downton Abbey will all once again return for the second film. In addition to the original cast, Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye and Dominic West will join the cast. Watch a new preview now!
BACK TO LIFE Will Return to Showtime Sept. 13
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 9, 2021
From the producers of Fleabag, BACK TO LIFE follows Miri Matteson (Haggard) who, after 18 years behind bars, returns home and stumbles back into adult life in the coastal town she once knew.
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 9, 2021
From the producers of Fleabag, BACK TO LIFE follows Miri Matteson (Haggard) who, after 18 years behind bars, returns home and stumbles back into adult life in the coastal town she once knew.
AMC Sets Premiere Date for THE BEAST MUST DIE
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 12, 2021
The remaining episodes will continue to debut on AMC+ one week ahead of their AMC linear airings on Mondays at 10:00PM ET/PT.
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 12, 2021
The remaining episodes will continue to debut on AMC+ one week ahead of their AMC linear airings on Mondays at 10:00PM ET/PT.
BWW Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, SHAKE Festival Online
by Cindy Marcolina - Apr 1, 2021
With spring quickly approaching and lockdown measures slowly easing, there probably isn’t a better piece of theatre to accompany the warmer weather and cheerier moods than A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Jenny Caron Hall brought a captivating reading filled to the brim with stars to our screens last night.
by Cindy Marcolina - Apr 1, 2021
With spring quickly approaching and lockdown measures slowly easing, there probably isn’t a better piece of theatre to accompany the warmer weather and cheerier moods than A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Jenny Caron Hall brought a captivating reading filled to the brim with stars to our screens last night.
Guest Blog: Jenny Caron Hall On A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by BWW Staff - Mar 29, 2021
On Wednesday, we're due to give a one-off, live, online performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream, starring Dan Stevens, Rebecca Hall, Luisa Omielan, and Wendy Morgan and I'm cautiously excited about what we're making here!
by BWW Staff - Mar 29, 2021
On Wednesday, we're due to give a one-off, live, online performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream, starring Dan Stevens, Rebecca Hall, Luisa Omielan, and Wendy Morgan and I'm cautiously excited about what we're making here!
AMC Networks Acquires THE BEAST MUST DIE
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 21, 2021
AMC Networks today announced that it has acquired the six-part revenge thriller The Beast Must Die, which will premiere on AMC and AMC+ later this year. The series is produced in partnership with BritBox UK, New Regency Television International and Ridley Scott’s Scott Free.
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 21, 2021
AMC Networks today announced that it has acquired the six-part revenge thriller The Beast Must Die, which will premiere on AMC and AMC+ later this year. The series is produced in partnership with BritBox UK, New Regency Television International and Ridley Scott’s Scott Free.
Gemma Arterton, Lennie James, Rory Kinnear, Alison Steadman and Meera Syal To Star In UNPRECEDENTED: THEATRE FROM A STATE OF ISOLATION
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2020
The cast of over 50 UK actors taking part in Unprecedented: Theatre from the State of Isolation has been announced.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2020
The cast of over 50 UK actors taking part in Unprecedented: Theatre from the State of Isolation has been announced.
Showtime Orders Second Season of BACK TO LIFE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 19, 2019
SHOWTIME has announced a second season of the six-part comedy series BACK TO LIFE, which will be a co-production with BBC Three. From Fleabag producers Harry and Jack Williams of Two Brothers Pictures, BACK TO LIFE is created and written by Daisy Haggard and Laura Solon, with Haggard starring. Debuting to rave reviews, BACK TO LIFE will wrap up its first season on Sunday, November 24 at 10 p.m. ET/PT with two back-to-back episodes. The entire season is available now for on-demand streaming or download on the SHOWTIME and SHOWTIME ANYTIME® apps, as well as for viewing via SHOWTIME On Demand. The announcement was made today by Gary Levine and Jana Winograde, Presidents of Entertainment, Showtime Networks Inc.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 19, 2019
SHOWTIME has announced a second season of the six-part comedy series BACK TO LIFE, which will be a co-production with BBC Three. From Fleabag producers Harry and Jack Williams of Two Brothers Pictures, BACK TO LIFE is created and written by Daisy Haggard and Laura Solon, with Haggard starring. Debuting to rave reviews, BACK TO LIFE will wrap up its first season on Sunday, November 24 at 10 p.m. ET/PT with two back-to-back episodes. The entire season is available now for on-demand streaming or download on the SHOWTIME and SHOWTIME ANYTIME® apps, as well as for viewing via SHOWTIME On Demand. The announcement was made today by Gary Levine and Jana Winograde, Presidents of Entertainment, Showtime Networks Inc.
Showtime to Release All Six Episodes of New Comedy Series BACK TO LIFE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 1, 2019
SHOWTIME will release all six episodes of the new series BACK TO LIFE to its subscribers at midnight on Sunday, November 10 prior to its on-air debut that night at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The episodes will be available for on-demand streaming or download on the SHOWTIME and SHOWTIME ANYTIME(R) apps, as well as for viewing via SHOWTIME On Demand. BACK TO LIFE will debut on air with back to back episodes and continue with two new episodes every Sunday at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 1, 2019
SHOWTIME will release all six episodes of the new series BACK TO LIFE to its subscribers at midnight on Sunday, November 10 prior to its on-air debut that night at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The episodes will be available for on-demand streaming or download on the SHOWTIME and SHOWTIME ANYTIME(R) apps, as well as for viewing via SHOWTIME On Demand. BACK TO LIFE will debut on air with back to back episodes and continue with two new episodes every Sunday at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
Full Cast Announced For Kay Mellor's BAND OF GOLD UK Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2019
Band of Gold a?" the premiere stage adaptation of Kay Mellor's multi award-winning ITV series, that was one of the most watched shows in television history a?" today announces that Laurie Brett, Gaynor Faye, Kieron Richardson, Shayne Ward, Sacha Parkinson and Andrew Dunn will star in the production and be joined by Emma Osman, Olwen May, Steve Garti, Joe Mallalieu, Mark Sheals, Shareesa Valentine, Virginia Byron and Marc Parry . At the same time, it can also be confirmed that following its World Premiere at Leeds Grand Theatre on Thursday 28 November 2019, Band of Gold will play a ten-week UK Tour in 2020, opening at Nottingham Theatre Royal on Tuesday 14 January 2020.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2019
Band of Gold a?" the premiere stage adaptation of Kay Mellor's multi award-winning ITV series, that was one of the most watched shows in television history a?" today announces that Laurie Brett, Gaynor Faye, Kieron Richardson, Shayne Ward, Sacha Parkinson and Andrew Dunn will star in the production and be joined by Emma Osman, Olwen May, Steve Garti, Joe Mallalieu, Mark Sheals, Shareesa Valentine, Virginia Byron and Marc Parry . At the same time, it can also be confirmed that following its World Premiere at Leeds Grand Theatre on Thursday 28 November 2019, Band of Gold will play a ten-week UK Tour in 2020, opening at Nottingham Theatre Royal on Tuesday 14 January 2020.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Geraldine James been in?
Geraldine James has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Geraldine James been in?
Geraldine James has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
What was Geraldine James's first West End show?
Geraldine James's first West End show was 13 which opened in 2011
What awards has Geraldine James been nominated for?
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Merchant of Venice, Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Merchant of Venice and Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Merchant of Venice.
Videos