James Craven
Biography
James Craven is a British actor known for portraying Aaron Sandford on Coronation Street. Following which, he featured in Netflix’s Geek Girl, as Ollie, HBO's House of the Dragon, as Joren Stark Noble, and Paramount+'s Curfew, as Max. Other roles include Arthur Rimbaud in short film Alchemy of the Word, Eli in BAFTA winning Channel 4 short form series How to Be a Person, and roles in The Salt Path and Doctor Who.
Known For & Full Filmography8 Titles
Drama Series - 2022, 16 episodes • as Night's Watch Recruit
The Targaryen dynasty is at the absolute apex of its power, with more than 15 dragons under their yoke. Most empires crumble from such heights. In the case of the Targaryens, their slow fall begins when King Viserys breaks with a century of tradition by naming his daughter Rhaenyra heir to the Iron Throne. But when Viserys later fathers a son, the court is shocked when Rhaenyra retains her status as his heir, and seeds of division sow friction across the realm.
Drama Series - 2024, 16 episodes • as Influencer 3
The Doctor and his companion travel across time and space encountering incredible friends and foes.
Drama Series - 2024, 16 episodes • as Ollie
Awkward teen Harriet has always wanted to fit in. Until she gets scouted by a top London model agent and learns that some people are meant to stand out.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Male Youth
The profound story of husband and wife Raynor and Moth Winn, who embark on a 630-mile trek after being forcibly removed from their home. Hoping that in nature they will find solace and a sense of acceptance, they walk through the beautiful but rugged coastlines of South West England - a journey that is exhilarating, challenging, and liberating in equal measure. THE SALT PATH is a powerful portrayal of home, and how it can be lost and rediscovered in the most unexpected ways.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Hugo
After accidentally summoning the ghost of William Shakespeare, an insecure teenager tries to land the role of Romeo in his school play and win over the girl playing Juliet, with the Bard as his guide.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Grace and Jas are forced to define their relationship when faced with an uncomfortable situation among their friends
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Arthur Rimbaud
1873 - The precocious, French poet, Arthur Rimbaud, has eloped with his mentor - the older, married Paul Verlaine - to London where they are struggling to keep the faith in their love and their work. Despite the downward spiral of poverty and violence, it is here that Rimbaud will pen his aptly named masterpiece, “A Season in Hell.”
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as The Heroic Assistant
Musician Oliver Sim is the main guest of a talk-show that soon slides into a surreal journey of love, shame, and blood.