As of July 2026, James Bolam is best known for New Tricks and Only When I Laugh. Find every show and movie James Bolam has starred in — and where to watch them — below.
James Bolam

James Bolam

Actor Born 1935 Sunderland, Tyne-and-Wear, England, UK 5 TV Shows 8 Movies

James Christopher Bolam is an English actor. He is best known for his roles as Terry Collier in The Likely Lads and its sequel Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?

James Bolam's screen work to date leans strongly toward Drama and Comedy, a consistent thread across his credits so far.

James Bolam's most notable role to date came in The Plague Dogs (1982), where he played The Tod (voice). He also appeared in The End of the Affair (1999) as Mr. Savage. Most recently appeared in Murder Most Foul (1964) as Bill Hanson.

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📺 James Bolam's TV Shows

New Tricks
Jack Halford
2004
Only When I Laugh
Roy Figgis
1979
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
Terry Collier
1973
Marriage
Gerry
2022
The Likely Lads
Terry Collier
1964

🎬 James Bolam's Movies

The Plague Dogs
The Tod (voice)
1982
The End of the Affair
Mr. Savage
1999
Murder Most Foul
Bill Hanson
1964
To Kill a King
Denzil Holles
2003
The Island on Bird Street
Doctor Studjinsky
1997
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
Mike
1962
A Kind of Loving
Jeff
1962
Stella Does Tricks
Mr. Peters
1997

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