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Biography
JAMES MCNICHOLAS is a writer and performer based in London. As a screenwriter, he has credits with BBC, ITV & BBC Radio 4. His live comedy show 'The Boxer' was named in the 'Top 10 Comedy Shows of 2019' (The Guardian). Alongside his comedy, James is a sports journalist for The Athletic and co-host of the award-winning Arsecast Extra podcast.
Filmography10 titles

The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball
2025Writer
2025Writer

Ted Lasso
2020as James
2020as James

The Great
2020as Doctor Bjørn Vinge
2020as Doctor Bjørn Vinge

Horrible Histories
2009Writer
2009Writer

Drunk History
as Gay Jewish Nazi
as Gay Jewish Nazi

The Beautiful Game
2024as Depot Manager
2024as Depot Manager

Polite Society
2023as Head Waiter
2023as Head Waiter

The Critic
2023as Hospital PC (uncredited)
2023as Hospital PC (uncredited)

Pretty Red Dress
2022as Constable Newman
2022as Constable Newman

Masters of Love
2019as Wyatt
2019as Wyatt