- Born
- Birth nameJames Anthony Vincent Rivera-Downey
- Height5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
- Theatrical training and touring with theatre companies such as The National Youth Theatre and 'Theatre of the oppressed' companies such as African Tiata Fahodzi and Cardboard Citizens afforded him a solid foundation. His first television appearance was a BBC adaption of emotionally charged theatre production The Foolish Young Man (2007) starring David Harewood, (Blood Diamond (2006),The Merchant of Venice (2004).
It was whilst playing the domestically abusive lead in 'The Boys' (2008)at the National Theatre that he garnered interest. He subsequently auditioned and given his first break by Dan Hubbard as the sadistic nemesis 'Carl' to Michael Caine in Brit cult thriller Harry Brown (2009) starring Michael Caine and Emily Mortimer.- IMDb Mini Biography By: P. Spencer
- Jamie cites 'Terry O'Leary' Theatre director of Cardboard Citizens as his inspirations and friend Horatia Lawson [sister of TV chef Nigella Lawson].
- The Mail On Sunday journalist Suzanne Moore quoted that he "Oozes charisma both on stage and off" after his performance on The National Theatre's Lyttelton stage.
- Was awarded the prestigious 'McWhirter Award for Courage and Bravery' in 2008 at The Middle Temple for his ardent charity efforts, notably his BBC radio 2 Jeremy Vine interview discussing with then prime minister Gordon Brown the alleviation of child well being.
- Artistic youth worker and mentor to disengaged youngsters and active roles with charities such as UNICEF, Kids Company and The British Council in China.
- Undergraduate LLB student at The School of Oriental and African Studies, London.
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