---
name: "James Quinn"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/james-quinn-1376877"
fi1m_id: "james-quinn-1376877"
imdb_id: "nm0703868"
tmdb_id: 1376877
roles: ["Actor"]
reviewed_on_fi1m: 2
average_fi1m_score: 82
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 2
updated: "2026-10-03T00:20:54.919682+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# James Quinn

## Identity

James Quinn

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/james-quinn-1376877
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** james-quinn-1376877
- **IMDb ID:** nm0703868
- **TMDB ID:** 1376877
- **Same entity:** https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0703868/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1376877

Actor.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Active:** 2017–2019
- **Average Fi1m score:** 82, as actor, over 2 titles
- **Elsewhere:** https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0703868/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1376877

## Streaming the US now

- **Tubi:** [*Apostasy*](https://film.one/film/apostasy.md) (81)

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## Biography

James Quinn is a British actor. His television credits include Phil in the BBC sitcom *Early Doors* (2003–2004), Bill in *Doctor Who* (2005), and a recurring role in *Coronation Street* (1989–2021) across multiple characters. He has also appeared in series such as *Brassic*, *Gentleman Jack*, *Unforgotten*, *The Bay*, and *Shameless*.

In film, Quinn played the Estate Agent in *Millions* (2004) and Elder Brian in *Apostasy* (2017). He was previously married to actress Sue Cleaver.

*Sources: imdb.com, rottentomatoes.com.*

## On Fi1m (2)

- *Gentleman Jack* (2019), Fi1m 82, as Mr Briggs — [page](https://film.one/tv/gentleman-jack.md)
- *Apostasy* (2017), Fi1m 81, as Elder Brian — [page](https://film.one/film/apostasy.md)

## Complete filmography (29)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *After the Flood* (2024), series, as Chris Robinson
- *The Visit* (2023), as Eamon
- *Peacock* (2022), series, as Del
- *Early Doors - Live* (2021), as Phil
- *Brassic* (2019), series, as Maurice
- *Gentleman Jack* (2019), series, as Mr Briggs — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/gentleman-jack.md)
- *The Bay* (2019), series, as Terry Finch
- *Apostasy* (2017), as Elder Brian — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/apostasy.md)
- *Tina & Bobby* (2017), series, as DI John Harper
- *Unforgotten* (2015), series, as Dennis Grimshaw — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/tv/unforgotten.md)
- *Fresh Meat* (2011), series, as Security Guard — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/fresh-meat.md)
- *D.O.A* (2010), as Brian Selby
- *Dead Clever: The Life and Crimes of Julie Bottomley* (2007), as D S Liam Peterson
- *See No Evil: The Moors Murders* (2006), series, as Supt. Bob Talbot
- *New Street Law* (2006), series, as Judge Frost
- *Millions* (2005), as Estate Agent
- *Doctor Who* (2005), series, as Bill — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/doctor-who-2005.md)
- *Shameless* (2004), series, as Corporate #1 - Barry — Fi1m 75, [page](https://film.one/tv/shameless.md)
- *Early Doors* (2003), series, as Phil
- *The Royal* (2003), series, as Peter Turner
- *Fat Friends* (2000), series, as PC Robert Rymer
- *Tough Love* (2000), as Custody Sergeant
- *This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper* (2000), as DS Desmond O'Boyle
- *Dalziel and Pascoe* (1996), series, as DC George Headingly
- *Cracker* (1993), series, as Doorman — Fi1m 85, [page](https://film.one/tv/cracker.md)
- *Heartbeat* (1992), series, as Malcolm Brown, Roy Jepson / Pulver, Foreman of the Jury, Mr. Pulver
- *Sleepers* (1991), series, as Desk Sergeant
- *Sleepers* (1991), as Desk Sergeant
- *The Bill* (1984), series, as Mike Freeman

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