About
James Doherty (born 17 December 1966) is an English actor. Born in Guildford, Surrey, he was educated at Felsted School in Essex and was a member of the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain. He trained at the Guildford School of Acting, graduating in 1989. He is married to TV presenter Joanna Sinnott and together they have two children, Jago (2006) & Nell (2013). Doherty is best known for his appearances in TV comedy including roles in The Thick Of It, Veep, Rev, Miranda, The Windsors, and the BAFTA winning Him & Her - The Wedding. His work in feature films includes roles in Backbeat, Verity's Summer, Inbred, Deviation, London Road and the Oscar nominated In the Loop. He has also appeared in West End musicals including roles in, Les Misérables, The Buddy Holly Story, A Slice of Saturday Night and Marguerite. Doherty played the role of Amos Hart in the West End production of Chicago...
Known for
House of the DragonSeries • 2022
OutlanderSeries • 2014
Call the MidwifeSeries • 2012
Waterloo RoadSeries • 2006
VeepSeries • 2012
Peak PracticeSeries • 1993
EndeavourSeries • 2013
The GoldSeries • 2023
TryingSeries • 2020
Say NothingSeries • 2024
The Thick of ItSeries • 2005
Footballers' WivesSeries • 2002
The Couple Next DoorSeries • 2023
Whitstable PearlSeries • 2021
MirandaSeries • 2009
MotherlandSeries • 2017
In Sickness and in HealthSeries • 1985
CliqueSeries • 2017
The LondonersSeries • 2008
Sexy BeastSeries • 2024
Big BoysSeries • 2022
PhoneShopSeries • 2010
A Touch of ClothSeries • 2012
BackbeatMovie • 1994