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==''Battlestar Galactica''==
==''Battlestar Galactica''==
In 2003, Bamber starred as [[Lee Adama|Lee 'Apollo' Adama]], a Captain in the Colonial Fleet, in the re-imagined ''[[Battlestar Galactica (TV miniseries)|Battlestar Galactica]]''. This miniseries effectively served as pilot for a potential TV show. A TV series was commissioned in a collaborative effort between the [[Sci Fi Channel (United States)]] and [[Sky TV]] (the British broadcaster). ''Battlestar Galactica'' is filmed mostly in [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]] and as of mid 2008, is currently in its fourth and final season.
In 2003, Bamber starred as [[Lee Adama|Lee 'Apollo' Adama]], a Captain in the Colonial Fleet, in the re-imagined ''[[Battlestar Galactica (TV miniseries)|Battlestar Galactica]]''. This miniseries effectively served as pilot for a potential TV show. A [[Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV series)|TV series]] was commissioned in a collaborative effort between the [[Sci Fi Channel (United States)]] and [[Sky TV]] (the British broadcaster). The [[Peabody Award]]-winning series is filmed mostly in [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]] and as of mid 2008, is currently in its fourth and final season.


In the role of Lee Adama, Bamber notably speaks with an American accent. He also has darkened hair, in an effort to more closely resemble [[Edward James Olmos]], who plays his character's father.
In the role of Lee Adama, Bamber notably speaks with an American accent. He also has darkened hair, in an effort to more closely resemble [[Edward James Olmos]], who plays his character's father.

Revision as of 02:13, 20 February 2009

Jamie Bamber
Jamie Bamber at the 2007 Scream Awards
Born
Jamie St John Bamber Griffith
Other namesBambini
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
SpouseKerry Norton

Jamie St John Bamber Griffith (born 3 April 1973) is an British-American actor.

Early life

Bamber was born in Hammersmith, London to Northern Irish mother Elizabeth (Liz) and an American father Ralph. He holds American citizenship through his father.

Bamber was educated at the independent St Paul's School in Barnes, London, and received a first class honours degree in Modern Languages (Italian and French) at St John's College, Cambridge, before attending the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).

Battlestar Galactica

In 2003, Bamber starred as Lee 'Apollo' Adama, a Captain in the Colonial Fleet, in the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica. This miniseries effectively served as pilot for a potential TV show. A TV series was commissioned in a collaborative effort between the Sci Fi Channel (United States) and Sky TV (the British broadcaster). The Peabody Award-winning series is filmed mostly in Vancouver, British Columbia and as of mid 2008, is currently in its fourth and final season.

In the role of Lee Adama, Bamber notably speaks with an American accent. He also has darkened hair, in an effort to more closely resemble Edward James Olmos, who plays his character's father.

Other work

Bamber has also had roles in the theatre. In 2005 he received good reviews for his performance as Mephistopheles in Dr Faustus.[1] As well as this, he has acted on the radio, playing major roles such as Sebastian Flyte in Brideshead Revisited and Philip in Where Angels Fear to Tread for BBC Radio 4.[2] He also played the starring role in 2008's film Pulse 2: Afterlife.[3]

He will star in the new ITV series Law & Order: UK as Detective Sergeant Matt Devlin.[4]

Personal life

Bamber married actress Kerry Norton in September 2003, and they have three daughters; Isla Elizabeth Angela Griffith, Darcy and Ava, the latter two of whom are twins.

Norton has made several appearances as Paramedic Layne Ishay in Battlestar Galactica. (Unlike Bamber, her character retains her native accent). He has five brothers and a sister, Anastasia Griffith, who is an actress.[5]

Filmography

Starring Roles

Year Title Role Other notes
1994 Shifting Sands Bean Student Film
1998 Hornblower: The Even Chance Midshipman Archie Kennedy TV
1999 Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil Midshipman Archie Kennedy TV
1999 Hornblower: The Frogs and the Lobsters Acting Lt Archie Kennedy TV
1999 The Scarlet Pimpernel Lord Tony Dewhurst Mini Series
2000 Lady Audley's Secret George Talboys TV
2000 The Murder of Roger Ackroyd Ralph Paton TV
2001 Peak Practice Dr Matt Kendal (2001-2002) TV Series
2001 Band of Brothers 2nd Lt Jack Foley Mini Series
2001 Hornblower: Retribution 4th Lt Archie Kennedy TV
2001 Hornblower: Mutiny 4th Lt Archie Kennedy TV
2001 The Devil's Tattoo (UK) Ghost Rig (US) Tom Film
2002 Ultimate Force Lt Dotsy Doheny (2002-2003) TV Series
2002 Daniel Deronda Hans Meyrick TV
2003 Battlestar Galactica Captain Lee 'Apollo' Adama Mini Series
2004 Battlestar Galactica Major Lee 'Apollo' Adama (2004-present) TV Series
2009 Law & Order: UK Detective Sergeant Matt Devlin (2009-present) TV Series

Guest-starring roles

Year Title Role Episode
2000 Poirot Ralph Paton 8.1 "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd"
2001 Bob Martin James 2.2 "Big break"
2004 This Morning Himself
2006 The Last Detective Luke
2007 Ghost Whisperer Bryan Curtis 217 "The Walk In"
2007 Cold Case Jack Kimball 415 "Blood on the Tracks'

References

  1. ^ Review of Dr Faustus
  2. ^ Jamie's page on RadioListings.com
  3. ^ [1]
  4. ^ Dos Santos, Kristin (2008-07-20). "Exclusive: Holy Frak! Battlestar Galactica's Jamie Bamber to Star in Law & Order: UK". Watch with Kristin. E! Online. Retrieved 2008-07-20. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ April MacIntyre (15 August 2007). "A chat with FX 'Damages' Anastasia Griffith". Monsters and Critics. Retrieved 2008-02-15.
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