IF YOU’RE NOT GIVEN A SEAT AT THE TABLE, MAKE YOUR OWN He’s the likeable, funny and affable British comic actor who conquered Hollywood and became an internet sensation after becoming the host of The Late Late Show in 2015. Before then, he was virtually unknown outside of the UK.
From a young age, James was determined to have a career on stage or screen. ‘When I was at school, people would say, “You have to have something to fall back on,” and I would think, “Well, if I’m considering falling back on something, I’m considering not doing it. Considering giving up, basically,”’ the 40-year-old comedian recalls.
So he worked his way from bit parts in the theatre to small roles in films and TV shows. Before long, James noticed…