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Rob James-Colier, born Robert James-Colier on September 23, 1976 in Salford, Greater Manchester, England, is a British actor and Model, known for her energetic television performances.
Initially, acting was not part of his plans. He got a business degree University of Huddersfield and M.S. in Marketing University of Manchester Institute of Technology. His acting journey began unexpectedly when he filled in for an absent actor on a friend’s film project. The experience inspired him to take acting classes, which ultimately led to a career change.
James Collier made his acting debut in 2005, starring in the TV movie perfect day. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Liam Connor in the soap opera coronation street (2006-2008), a role that earned him several awards, including “The sexiest manWinner of the British Soap Awards two years in a row. To avoid being typecast, he left the show, asking for his character to be permanently removed.
His most iconic role came in the critically acclaimed historical drama Downton Abbeyin which he plays Thomas Barrow, an ambitious and complex subordinate butler. The performance earned him critical acclaim and multiple Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Ensemble Performance in a Drama Series. Exceed Downton AbbeyJames Collier has shown his versatility in roles such as “Martin Evershed”. Ackerley Bridge and Saul Silva in the Netflix fantasy series Destiny: Winx Legend.
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| Real name: | Robert James Collier |
| stage name: | Rob James-Collier |
| born: | September 23, 1976 (48 years old) |
| place of birth: | Salford, UK |
| Country of Citizenship: | British |
| educate: | St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic High School, University of Huddersfield, University of Manchester Institute of Technology |
| high: | 1.88 meters |
| parents: | Anne Collier, James Collier |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| spouse: | Lauren Chandiram |
| Girlfriend·Partner: | not applicable |
| Children: | Milo James-Collier |
| Profession: | Actor•TV Personality |
| net worth: | $2.5 million |
Early life and education
Rob James-Collier, formerly known as Robert Collier, was born on September 23, 1976 in Salford, Greater Manchester, England. He grew up in a working-class family in Eccles with his parents, Anne and James Collier. As an only child, he attended st patrick roman catholic high schoolhis Roman Catholic upbringing played an important role.
As an Englishman, James Collier did not initially aim for an acting career. Instead, he continued University of Huddersfieldreceived a B.A. He continued his studies and earned a Master’s degree in Marketing University of Manchester Institute of Technology.
Profession
Rob James-Collier’s acting journey began unexpectedly. He had no initial desire to pursue a career in the arts, but instead pursued academic excellence, earning a degree in business and marketing. His foray into acting came by accident, when he filled in for an absent actor during the filming of a friend’s movie. The experience inspired him to take acting classes, setting him on a new career path.
His early appearances were in television movies perfect day (2005) and in studies such as down to earth and shameless. His breakthrough came when he played Liam Connor in the ITV soap coronation street (2006-2008). This role brought him widespread recognition, earning him awards such as "Best Newcomer,” “sexiest men,” and”best exit” His character made a dramatic exit at the British Soap Awards.
James Collier achieved international fame as Thomas Barrow in this critically acclaimed historical drama Downton Abbey (2010-2015). His portrayal of the scheming and conflicted gay butler won critical acclaim and multiple Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Ensemble Performance in a Drama Series. He later reprized the iconic role in the Downton Abbey feature film.
postal-Downton Abbeyhe continues to showcase his versatility, such as in his role in Martin Evershed Ackerley Bridgeappears in level and ceremonyand Saul Silva in the Netflix fantasy series Destiny: Winx Legend.
Before his acting career took off in full swing, James Collier modeled for a British catalog retailer Argosa role that contributed to his early public image.
social media
- Instagram: Robert James-Collier (@robertcollierofficial)
- IMDb: Robert James-Collier
- Twitter: Rob James-Collier (@TheEvilButler) / X
personal life
Rob James-Collier has been in a long-term relationship with Lauren Chandiram since at least 2007, when their relationship became public. They have a son, Milo James-Collier, born in 2010.
In addition, James Collier also has a daughter from a previous relationship, although details of that have not been widely shared. He is approximately 6 feet 2 inches tall.
net worth
Rob James-Collier’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $2.5 million. This wealth was accumulated through his successful acting career, especially in Downton Abbey and coronation streetas well as other television shows, movies, and early modeling work.
film chronology
tv show
- A Perfect Day (2005) – TV movie
- Down to Earth (2005) – Series 5, Episode 5
- Shameless (2006) – Series 3, Episode 5 as Stud
- New Streets Law (2006)
- Coronation Street (2006-2008) – as Liam Connor
- Moving On (2009) – Episode: “Dressed to Impress”
- Split – Episode: “The Pilot”
- Mercy Peak (2001-2003) – Although he’s not widely known for it, he had a role in this New Zealand medical drama.
- Downton Abbey (2010-2015) – as Thomas Barrow
- Level (2016) – as Nick Hall
- Ackley Bridge (2017-2018) – plays Martin Evershed
- Legacy (2019) – as Daniel
- Destiny: Winx Legend (2021-2022) – as Saul Silva
- The Long Shadow (2023) – as DCS Dennis Hoban
Movie
- The Troubled Man (2005) – short film
- Mercy Peak (2002) – While primarily a TV series, there are some movie-length episodes.
- Downton Abbey (2019) – reprising his role as Thomas Barrow
- The Ceremony (2017) – as Hutch
- Downton Abbey: A New Age (2022) – as Thomas Barrow
stage
- James Collier is primarily known for his screen work, but he has also branched out into theater, appearing in the following roles:
- The History Boys – He performed this play at the Chichester Festival Theatre.
