Elis James
Friendly, relatable, an everyman. Has natural charm, lots of character and perfect comic timing.
Born in Carmarthen, South Wales. His first language is Welsh.
Winner of the 2006 National Radio Award and along with John Robins the 2017 Chortle Award for Best Radio, Elis has cemented himself as a popular voice of comedy.
Along with John Robins, he hosts 'Elis James and John Robins Show' on Radio X Saturdays 1-4pm, as well as hosting Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes on BBC Radio Wales since 2012.
Elis is also a prominent face on TV, known for starring in BBC3 sitcoms 'Crims' and most recently, Owen in 'Josh'.
Audio Samples
Accents
Other Languages
- Welsh (Fluent)
Credits
- Josh (TV, 2017-14) Owen. BBC3.
- Funny Valentine TV mini series (TV, 2015) Huunting. BBC
- Crims (TV, 2015) Luke. Regular. BBC3.
- Ankle Tags (Radio, 2015) Gruff. BBC Radio 2.
- The Elis James And John Robins Show Radio X (Radio, 2013-2015) Himself. Regular.
- Here Be Dragons (Radio, 2013) Various. BBC Radio Wales.
- Love Matters (TV, 2013) Eddie. Sky.
- Social Club FM (Radio, 2013) Rex And Steve News. BBC Radio Wales.
- The Committee Meeting (TV, 2013) Rex And Steve News. BBC3.
- Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes (Radio, 2012) Various. BBC Radio Wales.
- Miss Wright By Isy Suttie (TV, 2012) Coffee Shop Man. Sky Living.
- Stand Up For The Week (TV, 2011-2012) Himself.
- Dave's One Night Stand (TV, 2011) Himself. Dave.
- Show And Tell (TV, 2011) Himself. E4.
- Sarah Millican's Support Group (Radio, 2011) Welsh Man. BBC Radio 4.
- The Rob Brydon Show (TV, 2011) Himself. BBC2.
- 8 Out of Ten Cats (TV, 2011) Himself. Ch4.
- 8 Out Of Ten Cats Does Deal Or No Deal (TV, 2011) Himself. Ch4.
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17/10/2017
James and Jupp take a trip around Wales!
Comedians Elis James and Miles Jupp explore the curiosities and glories that Wales has to offer. Sunday 7pm on BBC Two Wales & Tuesday 24th…
10/10/2017
Elis James’ Owen dates X Factor singer Diana Vickers in Josh tonight on BBC 1 at 11:25pm
Tonight Owen (Elis James) dates X Factor contestant Diana Vickers, tonight on BBC 1 at 11:25pm.
26/09/2017
Elis James stars as Owen in the third series of Josh
Don't miss Elis James as Owen in this new comedy series. Starts Friday 6th October at 11:25pm on BBC1.