mzansi magic logo
In The Dock Slim Billboard
mzansi magic logo

In The Dock

161Drama16
James Alexander

James Alexander

One of South Africa’s most promising leading men, James Alexander is a versatile performer in both English and Afrikaans. A natural talent, he has honed his skills throughout his career, involving himself in exciting and challenging projects.

His theatre career has seen him perform in comedies such as Alan Ayckbourn’s Damsels in Distress, to the timeless drama, Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, playing opposite the great Trix Pienaar. On TV he has done everything from live presenting on the M-Net reality show Project Fame, to acting in popular soapie-dramas like Binnelanders and Isidingo.

Film though, is where James’ real passion lies. Having played the lead role in The Eastern Bride, a Dutch/SA co-production, and appearing in the BBC’s most expensive mini-series ever made, To the Ends of the Earth, James showed himself to be a cap