James Smith

James Smith

Actor. Born 2 April 1953 in Magnolia, North Carolina, USA.

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2 April 1953, Magnolia, North Carolina, USA

Biography

James Smith is an English actor. He is best known for playing senior special adviser Glenn Cullen in all four series of the BBC satirical comedy The Thick of It (2005–2012). He reprised a similar role as Michael Rodgers in the 2009 spin-off film In the Loop.

Smith has appeared in supporting roles in films including The Iron Lady (2011) as Lord Carrington and The Favourite (2018) as Sidney Godolphin. His television credits include Grandma's House (2010–2012) as Clive, Boomers (2014–2016) as Trevor, and Carnage (2017). He is set to appear in the 2025 film Vanilla.

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Filmography

Beyond what we have reviewed, James Smith is known for The Favourite (2018), The Iron Lady (2011), Gen V (2023), The Great (2020), In the Loop (2009), The Parole Officer (2001), Magicians (2007) and Lovejoy (1986).

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The Thick of It

2005 · as Glenn Cullen