James was born in Greenwich, London. He graduated from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in 2010. He was critically acclaimed in the lead guest role of unpredictable outlaw Dean Fallon in BBC drama 'Silent Witness'. He shocked audiences with his portrayal of abusive East-End gangster Lester Watts in the nationwide favourite, 'Call The Midwife' for BBC1. His latest movie, 'Blank Shores' for the BFI, explores men's mental health and the harrowing story of his character Connor and wife Emily, played by Georgina Campbell. James has shot modelling campaigns opposite the likes of Kate Moss and Barbara Palvin. As a supermodel he is represented by the prestigious Select Model Management, who also represent David Gandy, Jon Kortajarena and Jamie Dornan.