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[[James Alexander]] (1978-2023) was an actor, writer and producer.  
 
[[James Alexander]] (1978-2023) was an actor, writer and producer.  
  
Also used the stage name '''[[James Gracie]]'''
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Also used the stage name '''[[James Gracie]]''' on occasion.
  
 
== Biography ==
 
== Biography ==
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==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==
 
==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==
On stage he has appeared in ''[[Damsels in Distress|Damsels in Distress – RolePlay]]'' and in ''[[Discreet]]'' written by [[Joshua Rous]] with his wife [[Anel Alexander]] at the [[Grahamstown Festival|Grahamstown]] and other festivals. In 2006 he was seen in ''[[Hedda Gabler]]'' and in 2007 in ''[[The Unexpected Guest]]'' (''Beeld'' 23 January 2007). In ''[[Doubt]]'' he appeared as "Father Flynn" in 2015.
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On stage he has appeared in ''[[Damsels in Distress|Damsels in Distress – RolePlay]]'' (), ''[[Discreet]]'' (2006) written by [[Joshua Rous]] with his wife [[Anel Alexander]] at the [[Grahamstown Festival|Grahamstown]] and other festivals. In 2006 he was seen in ''[[Hedda Gabler]]'' and in 2007 in ''[[The Unexpected Guest]]'' (''Beeld'' 23 January 2007). In ''[[Doubt]]'' he appeared as "Father Flynn" in 2015.
  
 
Film/TV work includes roles in works like ''[[Discreet]]'' (2008), ''[[Leonardo]]'' (2011). ''[[Semi-Soet]]'' (2012) and ''[[Eye in the Sky]]'' (2015), ''[[Binnelanders]]'' and ''[[Houtkruis]]''.
 
Film/TV work includes roles in works like ''[[Discreet]]'' (2008), ''[[Leonardo]]'' (2011). ''[[Semi-Soet]]'' (2012) and ''[[Eye in the Sky]]'' (2015), ''[[Binnelanders]]'' and ''[[Houtkruis]]''.

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James Alexander (1978-2023) was an actor, writer and producer.

Also used the stage name James Gracie on occasion.

Biography

Born James Alexander in Boksburg, Transvaal, on 8 January, 1978 to Scottish parents. Though he did not study drama formally, he was involved on some level with amateur productions from a young age. He he entered the industry as a professional actor in 2001.

Died of cancer on 28 April, 2023 .

He was married to actress Anel Alexander.

Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance

Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance

On stage he has appeared in Damsels in Distress – RolePlay (), Discreet (2006) written by Joshua Rous with his wife Anel Alexander at the Grahamstown and other festivals. In 2006 he was seen in Hedda Gabler and in 2007 in The Unexpected Guest (Beeld 23 January 2007). In Doubt he appeared as "Father Flynn" in 2015.

Film/TV work includes roles in works like Discreet (2008), Leonardo (2011). Semi-Soet (2012) and Eye in the Sky (2015), Binnelanders and Houtkruis.

As producer/writer (under the name James Alexander) involved in the film Semi-Soet



Sources

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2033429/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t24

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1745588/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm

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(19**-). Actor.

Biography

He is the son of Scottish parents. Married to Anel Alexander.

Training

Career

Professional actor since 2001.

Awards

Sources

The Star, 13 May 2008.


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