James Bolam Bio, Age, Wife, Daughter, Movies and Net Worth

Who Is James Bolam? |  James Bolam Biography and Wiki

James Bolam is an English actor who rose to fame after portraying the role of Terry Collier in ‘The Likely Lads’, a 1976 British comedy film. He is famously known for keeping his private life away from the public eye, he once said “I’m having a man fix the track rods in my car. I don’t want to know anything about him. Why should he want to know anything about me?”

The talented actor was born in Sunderland, United Kingdom. He attended Bede Grammar School, Sunderland, and later proceeded to Bemrose School in Derby.
James was trained as a chartered accountant, as one of the first professional accounting body, initially established in Scotland in 1854. He also joined the Central School of Speech and Drama in London where he trained as an actor.

James Bolam Age and Birthday

James Bolam is 85 years old as of 2020, he was born on 16 June 1935 in Sunderland, United Kingdom. He celebrates his birthday on 16th June every year and his birth sign is Gemini. Bolam will be 86 years old on 16th June 2021.

James Bolam Height, Weight

James Bolam stands at an average height and has moderate weight, he appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.

James Bolam Parents

James Bolam is the son of Robert Alfred Bolam from Northumberland and Marion Alice Drury from Durham.

James Bolam Wife

James Bolam is married to Susan Jameson. There is no information about their wedding and engagement. However the couple is blessed with a daughter and two grandchildren, and they currently live in Winsborough Green, West Sussex, United Kingdom.

James Bolam’s Wife, Susan Jameson

James Bolam’s wife, Susan Jameson, is an English actress who is best known for her role as Esther Lane in ‘New Tricks’, a BBC crime drama series. She is famous for being the wife of a veteran English actor James Bolam.

James Bolam’s Wife Age, Susan Jameson Age

Susan Jameson is 79 years old as of 2020. She was born on 13th August 1941 in Barnt Green, United Kingdom. James Bolam’s wife celebrates her birthday on 13th August every year.

James Bolam’s Wife Kids, Susan Jameson Children

Susan and James have a daughter together named Lucy and two grandchildren. Susan also has a son from a previous relationship named Nigel Williams whom she gave for adoption right after his birth to concentrate on her acting career.

James Bolam Career

He made his first television appearance in the 1960’s when he featured in the movies such as ‘A Kind of Loving’,’The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner, and ‘Inheritance’ where he starred alongside
John Thaw is an English actor who has starred in a number of television, stage and film roles, his most famous being television series such as Inspector Morse, Redcap, and The Sweeney.

James’breakthrough came when he portrayed the role of Terry Collier in ‘The Likely Lads where he featured along Rodney Bewes as Bob Ferris. He also constructed scripts for BBC Radio version after he became famous. Prior to the release of ‘Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads, a British Sitcom which was broadcast between 9 January 1973 and 9 April 1974 on BBC1, James featured in Half a Sixpence (1967), Otley (1969), and O Lucky Man! (1973).
The recovered series, narrating the further adventures Bob and Terry, carried on for two weeks broadcast in 1973 and 1974 and a 45-minute 1974 Christmas Eve special. Bolam starred together with the original cast of BBC Radio series adjusted from the 1973 TV series and in 1976, there were a greater reunion in spin-off, a feature film from the series,’The Likely Lads’.

In 1976, Bolam came back to acting and starred in the television series When ‘The Boat Comes in as Jack Ford, a series which ran till 1981. Thereafter, he has appeared mostly in comedies and several comedy dramas including ‘Only When I Laugh’ and The Beiderbecke Affair’.

Bolam still works in the theatre and also on television. He appeared on Bomber’s Moon in the spring of 2015 a play by William Ivory at the Park Theatre, Finsbury Park, London.

James Bolam and Rodney Bewes Feud

James’co-actor Rodney Bewes disclosed in 2005 that the two of them had not spoken for a period of thirty years since the movie ”The Likely Lads’ was made. According to Bowes, the feud developed when he informed a journalist that when Bolam’s wife informed her husband that she was pregnant, Bolam was so surprised that he mounted his car on the pavement and almost collided with a lamp post. Bowes denied the claims of their feud when Bowes died in 2017.

James Bolam Facts and Body Measurements

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you don’t want to miss about James Bolam.

James Bolam Bio and Wiki

• Full Names: James Christopher Bolam
• Gender: Male
• Profession: Actor
• Nationality: British
• Race/ Ethnicity: White
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight
• Education‎: Bemrose School and Central School of Speech and Drama

James Bolam Age and Birthday

• Age: 85 years (2020)
• Zodiac Sign: Gemini
• Date of Birth: 16 June 1935
• Place of Birth: Sunderland, United Kingdom
• Birthday: 16 June

James Christopher Bolam Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: To  be updated
• Height: Average
• Weight: Moderate

James Christopher Bolam Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Robert Alfred Bolam
• Mother (Mom): Marion Alice Drury
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): To be updated
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife: Susan Jameson
• Children: Lucy Bolam (daughter)

James Bolam Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $5 million – $10 million dollars (approx. 2020)
• Salary: To be updated
• Source of Income: Media

James Christopher Bolam House and Cars

• Place of living: US
• Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

James Bolam Net Worth

Bolam’s net worth is estimated to be between $5 million and $10 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as an actor. Through his various sources of income, James has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

James Bolam Movies

• 1999: The End of the Affair
• 1962: The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
• 1964: Murder Most Foul
• 1976: The Likely Lads
• 1982: The Plague Dogs
• 2003: To Kill a King
• 1962: A Kind of Loving
• 1997: The Missing Postman
• 1996: Stella Does Tricks
• 1975: In Celebration
• 1997: The Island on Bird Street
• 1971: Crucible of Terror
• 1972: Straight On till Morning
• 2009: The Last Days of Lehman Brothers
• 1995: Clockwork Mice
• 1968: Otley
• 1967: Half a Sixpence
• 2002: Harold Shipman: Doctor Death
• 2000: It Was an Accident
• 1983: Clash of Loyalties
• 1999: Midsomer Murders: Death of a Stranger
• 2000: Dirty Tricks
• 1998: The Stalker’s Apprentice
• 2012: Unconditional
• 1994: Seaview Knights

James Bolam TV Shows

• 2003 – 2015: New Tricks
• 1964 – 1966: The Likely Lads
• 1976 – 1981: When the Boat Comes In
• 1973 – 1974: Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
• Since 2009: Grandpa in My Pocket
• 1985: The Beiderbecke Affair
• 1979 – 1982: Only When I Laugh
• 2002 – 2005: Born and Bred
• 1988: The Beiderbecke Connection
• 1987: The Beiderbecke Tapes
• 1991 – 1994: Second Thoughts
• Since 2000: Close and True
• 1988: Andy Capp
• 1967: Inheritance
• Since 1986: Room At The Bottom (1986)
• 1985 – 1988: The Beiderbecke Trilogy
• Since 1987: Father Matthew’s Daughter
• 2000: Pay and Display
• 1977 – 1991: The Channel Four Show

Frequently Asked Questions About James Bolam

Who is  James Bolam?

He is a veteran actor who is best known for playing the role of Terry Collier in The Likely Lads.

How old is James  Bolam?

The English national was born on 16th June 1935 in Sunderland, England.

How tall is James  Bolam?

He has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

Is  James Bolam married?

Yes, he is married to Susan Jameson, an actress and together they have one daughter. The couple also has two grandchildren.

How much is James Bolam worth?

Bolam’s net worth is estimated to be between $5 million and $10 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money and income.

How much does James Bolam make?

He has not shared any details about the exact amount of money he makes in movies. This information will be updated as soon as it’s available.

Where does Bolam live?

Because of security reasons, he has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

Is Bolam dead or alive?

Hei alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Bolam’s Social Media Contacts

• Instagram
• Twitter
• Facebook
• YouTube

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