James Swanton is a renowned actor, recognized for his portrayal of otherworldly characters in various film and television projects. One of his most notable roles is as the father of the Antichrist in the 2024 films "Satan in Apartment 7A" and "The First Omen", where he also took on the character of Satan. Additionally, he appeared as the Magician in "Tarot" (2024),the Ash Man in "Stopmotion" (2023),the Spirit in "Host" (2020),and the Creature in "Frankenstein's Creature" (2018).
Swanton has also made a significant impact in television, playing the title roles in two BBC chillers: "Lot No. 249" (2023),which is part of Mark Gatiss's Ghost Story for Christmas series, and "The Curse of the Ninth" (2024) in the final series of "Inside No. 9" (2014).
As a stage actor, James Swanton has been closely associated with the works of Charles Dickens. He has brought his acclaimed one-man play "Sikes & Nancy" to the West End's Trafalgar Studios and has annually performed "A Christmas Carol" (amongst other ghost stories) at London's Charles Dickens Museum.
