James Gaddas

James Gaddas (born June 1960 in Stockton-on-Tees) is an English actor probably best known for playing Governing Governor Neil Grayling in ITV's Bad Girls between 2002 and 2006. Prior to this he played Vinnie Sorrell in Coronation Street between 1999–2000, and had a supporting role in ITV's Medics (1992–1995). He went to Grangefield Grammar School in the same year as Jonny Maverick, the singer.

Since leaving Bad Girls, Gaddas has been appearing in Billy Elliot the Musical at the Victoria Palace Theatre, playing the role of Jackie Elliot. He has also appeared in Peter Pan at the Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells (2005–2006) and at The Curve Theatre, Leicester (2009–2010), where he played the roles Mr Darling and Captain Hook. He also had a role in Starter for 10 with James McAvoy' Gaddas also appeared in the comedy Dogtown in 2006 which was aired on BBC Three. He played the role of King Arthur in the touring production of Spamalot. James Gaddas also played wrongly convicted serial killer Ian Ellis in a 3 part story on ITVs The Bill. Gaddas also appeared in the first and second episode of the third series Tracy Beaker Returns as Denis Stockle a mean care worker.

Gaddas is a member of the Conservative Party and was selected as their candidate for Stockton South in the 2005 UK general election, but came in second place, beaten by Dari Taylor of the Labour Party.

External links

• James Gaddas at the Internet Movie Database
• The Jitty: Interview with James Gaddas