Robert James-Collier
Birthday: 23 September 1976, Stockport, Greater Manchester, England, UK
Birth Name: Robert James-Collier
Height: 187 cm
Robert James-Collier was born on September 23, 1976 in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. He is an actor, known for Coronation Street (1960), Downton Abbey (2010) and A Christmas Star (2015).
I went to Huddersfield University Business School. That's where I learned my trade.
I went to Huddersfield University Business School. That's where I learned my trade.
I've swam with great white sharks.
I've swam with great white sharks.
I would like to do theatre because it scares me, and I think you should do things that scare you.
I would like to do theatre because it scares me, and I think you should do things that scare you.
When people accuse me of being really posh, I think, 'Hang on a minute - no, I'm not!'
When people accuse me of being really posh, I think, 'Hang on a minute - no, I'm not!'
You know if something is good because you remember the lines because it is written so well. The rhyt Show more
You know if something is good because you remember the lines because it is written so well. The rhythm of the speech is spot on. Hide
[on his role in Downton Abbey (2010)] It's a dream job because it's completely the other side of the Show more
[on his role in Downton Abbey (2010)] It's a dream job because it's completely the other side of the spectrum, particularly as it carries on. My character gets nastier. Hide
I think because of my background - I went through university and did an academic career and fell int Show more
I think because of my background - I went through university and did an academic career and fell into acting - I've never had a game plan for my career because I got into it quite ad hoc. Hide
If you rile a tiger, he's going to show his claws.
If you rile a tiger, he's going to show his claws.
Most actors will tell you that villains are the most interesting to play.
Most actors will tell you that villains are the most interesting to play.
The devil always has the better tunes!
The devil always has the better tunes!
I got into acting for the different scenarios and roles and meeting different people.
I got into acting for the different scenarios and roles and meeting different people.
People identify with being heartbroken. We've all been heartbroken, haven't we? I've been dumped, an Show more
People identify with being heartbroken. We've all been heartbroken, haven't we? I've been dumped, and it feels horrible. Hide
I'm a working class lad. So at 25, and with no-one in our family having any theatrical inclination, Show more
I'm a working class lad. So at 25, and with no-one in our family having any theatrical inclination, when I said, 'I'm going to scratch all that and become an actor,' I may as well have said I was going to be a Premiership footballer for the chance I'd have. Hide
Obviously, I play a villain in Downton Abbey (2010). As an actor, you want to get a variety of roles Show more
Obviously, I play a villain in Downton Abbey (2010). As an actor, you want to get a variety of roles, so to be offered the part of Joe, it was perfect. Hide
My mom and dad put my brother and sister through university and they were very keen for us to have a Show more
My mom and dad put my brother and sister through university and they were very keen for us to have an academic background just to give us a chance. Hide
My dad doesn't watch 'Coronation Street.' But my mum is a massive fan. I'd like to think my dad will Show more
My dad doesn't watch 'Coronation Street.' But my mum is a massive fan. I'd like to think my dad will watch it for a few token episodes, as I'm in it. Hide
Beverly Hills is too intimidating. Everyone's got lovely teeth, so you don't want to smile. Everyone Show more
Beverly Hills is too intimidating. Everyone's got lovely teeth, so you don't want to smile. Everyone's ripped, so you start working out at 4 in the morning and eating egg white omelets. Hide
If I had a comfort blanket, I wouldn't have been as passionate and driven.
If I had a comfort blanket, I wouldn't have been as passionate and driven.
The reason I'm an actor and am trying to make my way in drama is to move people, to affect people, t Show more
The reason I'm an actor and am trying to make my way in drama is to move people, to affect people, to gain a response - so these people who come up to you in the street are your audience. Hide
[on kissing Charlie Cox in Downton Abbey (2010)] When you're kissing a woman and you want it to look Show more
[on kissing Charlie Cox in Downton Abbey (2010)] When you're kissing a woman and you want it to look realistic, you're thinking, 'Am I taking advantage of her? Is her boyfriend going to think I'm over-stepping the mark? Whereas when you are kissing a man, those thoughts don't cross your mind. I'm more scared of it looking false, so I went for it fully to make it look real and hopefully I've achieved that. Hide
I can't watch myself on screen without dying a little bit inside. And there are lots of moments when Show more
I can't watch myself on screen without dying a little bit inside. And there are lots of moments when I think, 'What am I doing as an actor? I can't act!' Hide
Working on Downton Abbey (2010) is amazing, but there's an ensemble cast of between 18 and 21 actors Show more
Working on Downton Abbey (2010) is amazing, but there's an ensemble cast of between 18 and 21 actors. With 'Love Life,' there are two couples and a few other key characters. As a smaller unit, you've got to take more responsibility - at the same time, you can have more ownership of the direction it's going in. Hide
My girlfriend is a great support, and I've got a big circle of mates who keep my feet on the ground.
My girlfriend is a great support, and I've got a big circle of mates who keep my feet on the ground.
Sometimes people can be guilty of not working at relationships and if it's not working, oof, that's Show more
Sometimes people can be guilty of not working at relationships and if it's not working, oof, that's it. Hide
Before 'Coronation Street,' I was a jobbing actor, and after it, I'm a jobbing actor again.
Before 'Coronation Street,' I was a jobbing actor, and after it, I'm a jobbing actor again.
You don't buy evil characters lattes. That's not normal behavior.
You don't buy evil characters lattes. That's not normal behavior.
Being in 'Coronation Street' is only going to make me a better actor.
Being in 'Coronation Street' is only going to make me a better actor.
Because you've done the horrible jobs, it gives you an even grittier determination to succeed.
Because you've done the horrible jobs, it gives you an even grittier determination to succeed.
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