James Harkness (actor)


James Harkness is a Scottish actor. He is known for his roles as Craig Myers in the BBC crime drama The Victim, as James in BBC drama The Nest and footballer Jimmy Love in the Netflix drama The English Game and the Sky Original "Gangs of London ".

Early life

Harkeness was raised by his mother in a deprived household in the Gorbals area of Glasgow. He studied at King's Park Secondary School and took an interest in drama from an early childhood. At the age of 18 he suffered arm injuries from being struck with an axe, which later caused panic attacks when he passed the location of the incident
– Pollokshaws – or even saw someone walking with a phone.
Harkness was chosen by BAFTA as part of their BAFTA Elevate 2019 group programme which provides a support and network to aspiring young actors.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014Silent WitnessJerome NelsonEpisode: "In a Lonely Place"
2014UnforgettableRudyEpisode: "A Stray Bullet"
2015SuspectsEddie Mulville
2015MacbethAngusTelevision film
2016RetributionMattEpisode: "The Storm"
2016In Plain SightJoe Brannan
2017Tin StarFoxy
2020The VictimCraig MyersMain role
2020The NestJamesMain role
2020The English GameJimmy LoveMain role