James Cartmell (actor)

James Cartmell is an English actor. After his role in the West End production of Milked, Cartmell became the voice of the titular character in the British version of the Where's Waldo television series, named Where's Wally after the book series of the same name.[1][2] In the United Kingdom, he also voices Gilber Barker in the 2021 Netflix series Go, Dog. Go!.[3]

James Cartmell
NationalityBritish
OccupationActor
Years active2016–present
WebsiteOfficial Website

Early life and education

James was born in Lancashire, England. He began acting and voice lessons in 2007. He attended Kirkham Grammar School, a public school located in Lancashire.[4] For his final year at the school, Cartmell stopped athletics and switched his focus to music and performance. Cartmell then joined his local theatre school, Lytham Academy of Theatre Arts (LATA), and appeared in the school's production of Oliver! in 2017 and was a finalist at the Ares Production’s ‘A Night at the Agora 2017’ in Manchester.[5]

After graduating high school, Cartmell signed with a talent agent and went on to train at Cynthia Bain's Young Actor Studio in Los Angeles.

Career

Cartmell made his first West End appearance in the production of Milked by Simon Longman at the Arts Theatre in London.[6] Shortly after, Cartmell played the role of the Mind in 'Borderline Electra', written by Stevie Helps, in Manchester at The Lowry.[7] In late 2019, he was invited to an audition in London, where he became the voice role for Wally in the DreamWorks Animation Television series Where's Wally which is an adaptation of the well known book series, the show is available on Sky UK.[2] The series was renewed for a second season which has now been released.

On 18 December 2020, it was announced he would be playing the voice of Gilber in the Netflix original series Go, Dog. Go!. The show is based on the book of the same name by P.D. Eastman, and premiered on Netflix 26 January 2021.[8][9]

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2019–present Where's Wally? Wally Main voice role
2021-present Go, Dog. Go! Gilber Barker Main voice role

References
  1. "Borderline Electra @ Footlights House". NoEgos Theatre. September 16, 2018. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
  2. "How a Didsbury talent show led to a teen becoming the voice of Where's Wally". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
  3. "Sound Off Winter Wishes". 15 January 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
  4. "The Duke of Edinburgh's Award". Kirkham Grammar School. January 2016. p. 58. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
  5. "AlfieJamesProd". 27 July 2017. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
  6. "Event - Arts Theatre". Arts Theatre. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
  7. Leslie, Ian (November 4, 2018). "BORDERLINE ELECTRA AT FOOTLIGHTS THEATRE SALFORD". Salford Star. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
  8. "1-1JamesCartmell". 30 December 2020. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
  9. "James Cast As A Leading Voice In New Netflix Series". 4 January 2021. Retrieved 4 January 2021.


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