James Dreyfus

James Dreyfus born 9 October 1968

James Dreyfus is an English actor. Born in London, his parents divorced when he was very young. His mother was an Egyptian fashion model and Dreyfus spent some years on tour around the world with her. Following an education at the English public school Harrow, Dreyfus created some memorable comedy characters, particularly on British television: he portrayed Constable Kevin Goody in Ben Elton's sitcom The Thin Blue Line and later went on to star as Tom Farrell, the homosexual flatmate of Linda (Kathy Burke) in Gimme Gimme Gimme. More recently, Dreyfus played opposite Bette Midler in the short-lived American sitcom Bette.

Dreyfus appeared as Thermoman in the BBC One comedy My Hero, a role he had taken over in the sixth series from Ardal O'Hanlon. Although the same character, he used the name George Monday, as opposed to Ardal O'Hanlon's character's name, George Sunday. After disappointing ratings following his appointment, the show was axed from the BBC's schedule.

In November 2004, James took the role of Carmen Ghia in the London premiere of Mel Brooks' musical The Producers, at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. He played the role for 10 months until August 2005. In March 2006, he returned to the West End stage in a revival of Michael Frayn's comedy Donkeys' Years at the Comedy Theatre alongside Samantha Bond, David Haig and Mark Addy.

James starred as Emcee in the 2006/07 West End revival of Cabaret [pictured].