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James McArdle
In short · Acting since 1992, 4 decades active, 18 credits.
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James John McArdle is a Scottish actor noted for his stage performances. He received the Ian Charleson Award for portraying Mikhail Platonov in *Platonov*. McArdle was also nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance as Louis Ironson in *Angels in America*. His work in theatre has earned him recognition within the industry.
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17 creditsPlaying Nice(2025)
Miles Lambert
TV
National Theatre Live: Bacchae(2025)
Pentheus
Film
Four Mothers(2024)
Edward
FilmSexy Beast(2024)
Gal Dove
TV
Andor(2023)
Timm Karlo
Film
Life After Life(2022)
Hugh
TV
Mare of Easttown(2021)
Mark Burton (7 Episodes)
TV
Ammonite(2020)
Roderick Murchison
Film
Mary Queen of Scots(2018)
James, Earl of Moray
Film
Angels in America: Part I - Millennium Approaches(2017)
Louis Ironson
Film
National Theatre Live: Angels in America Part Two: Perestroika(2017)
Louis Ironson
Film
The Chamber(2016)
Parks
Film
On the Road(2016)
Joe
Film
Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens(2015)
Niv Lek
Film
Salting the Battlefield(2014)
Ted Finch
Film
'71(2014)
Sergeant
Film
Appropriate Adult(2011)
Stephen West
TV
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