James Oliver Wheatley

James Oliver Wheatley

2017
2012

Personal Details

Biography

James, a renowned British actor based in Los Angeles, has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry with his versatility and talent.

His breakout role was as Blackbeard in the Netflix series, "The Lost Pirate Kingdom," which showcased his remarkable acting abilities.

Following this, he landed the role of John the Baptist in Season One of the highly anticipated doc drama, "Jesus Crown of Thorns," for FOX Nation.

He then took on the lead antagonist role of Marcus Novak in the Paramount Plus thriller, "High Ground," directed by James Bamford, alongside Jon Voight, Charlie Weber, Katherine McNamara, and Henry Thomas.

Next, he starred in the lead role of Joe Regan in the survival thriller, "Savage Hunt," where he engaged in a one-man bear fight set against the Montana Wilderness, directed by Halo director Roel Reine.

The offers continued to pour in, and he took on the lead role of Peter in Mauro Borrelli's "The Last Supper," alongside James Faulkner and Robert Knepper, which is set to be released in 2025 to 2000 cinema screens across the US and Canada.

James wrapped up 2024 on a strong note by appearing as Dismas in Alejandro Monteverde's biblical epic, "Bethlehem," alongside Deva Cassel, Sam Worthington, Ben Mendelssohn, Gael Garcia Bernal, and Jim Caviezel, which is scheduled for release during Christmas 2025.

Career

2025
High Ground
High Ground as Marcus Novak
Burner
Burner as Axar
2024
2023
Ancient Empires
Ancient Empires as Vercingetorix
2022
Colosseum
Colosseum as Verus
2021
The Lost Pirate Kingdom
The Lost Pirate Kingdom as Blackbeard / Edward Thatch
2019
Eyewitness: D-Day
Eyewitness: D-Day as Technical Sergeant Philip Streczyk
2018
Robin Hood: The Rebellion
Robin Hood: The Rebellion as Sheriff of Nottingham
2016
Britain's Bloody Crown
Britain's Bloody Crown as Earl Of Warwick
2011
Little Deaths
Little Deaths as Sorrow's Companion
2010
Coffee Sex You
Coffee Sex You as Bruce Day