Rick James(1939-2018)
- Actor
Native of Antigua and Barbuda, George 'Rick' James moved to San Francisco in 1961 to pursue a career in acting. James made his debut in Hollywood, appearing in the West Coast Premier of the "Blood Knot", produced and directed by Frank Silvera (1965).
James ultimately moved to London where he appeared in numerous stage plays including "Clouds" (Derby Theatre), "Detective Story" (Royal Exchange) and on the West End in "Sit Quietly on the Bollard" and "Shack-Shack". Rick James went on to earn numerous acting credits for the BBC including appearance in "Blake 7", "Play for Today" and the critically acclaimed "Dr. Who".
James ultimately moved to London where he appeared in numerous stage plays including "Clouds" (Derby Theatre), "Detective Story" (Royal Exchange) and on the West End in "Sit Quietly on the Bollard" and "Shack-Shack". Rick James went on to earn numerous acting credits for the BBC including appearance in "Blake 7", "Play for Today" and the critically acclaimed "Dr. Who".
