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James Bachman(I)

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  • Director
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James Bachman
An automobile mechanic and his daughter make a discovery that brings down the Autobots and Decepticons - and a paranoid government official - on them.
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Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014)
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James Bachman was born on 24 February 1972 in Cuckfield, Sussex, England, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014), That Mitchell and Webb Look (2006) and Saxondale (2006). He has been married to Siobhan Bachman since 2009.
BornFebruary 24, 1972
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    Known for

    Mark Wahlberg, Peter Cullen, Nicola Peltz Beckham, and Jack Reynor in Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014)
    Transformers: Age of Extinction
    5.6
    • Gill Wembley
    • 2014
    David Mitchell and Robert Webb in That Mitchell and Webb Look (2006)
    That Mitchell and Webb Look
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Various
    • Virologist
    • Howard K. Thurlberg
    • James Bachman
    • Librarian
    • Jerry - Archaeologist
    • Flamingo
    • Arthur's Mate
    • Tour Guide
    • Advertising Worker
    • Walt Disney
    • Pantomime Dame
    • Customer
    • Defendant
    • Henchman
    • Man - Helivets Sketch
    • English Civil War Re-enactor
    • Patient
    • Guitar Player
    • Actor - 'Sometimes Fires Go Out'
    • Minister - 'The Gathering People'
    • Fat Man
    • Clown
    • Hairy Back
    • Assistant - The Numberwang Code
    • Sellacron Executive
    • Wehrmacht Major
    • Russian Roulette Player - Wordwang Revolving Platform
    • Matt - Hole in the Ring Contestant
    • Zack Chancery - Small Talk Panellist
    • Doctor
    • Dentist's Patient - Nümberwang Revolving Platform
    • Chas - Toothbrush Company Executive
    • Dinner Party Guest
    • Cameraman
    • Jesus's Disciple
    • Eccentric Billionaire Brother
    • Tim - Big Talk Panellist
    • Dry Cleaning Business Partner
    • Swimming Pool Lifeguard
    • Mary - Numberwang Revolving Platform
    • Waiter
    • Man Taking Chair in Pub
    • Man Who Buys Sir Digby's Stolen VCR
    • Keith - Henchman
    • Dave - Patient
    • John - Zookeeper
    • Jane's Boyfriend
    • Damien's Friend
    • Heroin Lover's Relative
    • Contestant on Numberwang Revolving Platform
    • Knitting Nazi Soldier
    • Patient - Emergency Medical Treatment
    • Man Outside Pub
    • Jock
    Saxondale (2006)
    Saxondale
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Alistair
    • Therapist
    Sorry, I've Got No Head (2008)
    Sorry, I've Got No Head
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Various

    Credits

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    Actor



    • Karen Ascoe, Kenneth Collard, Tim Downie, Priyanga Burford, Judy Flynn, Lloyd Hutchinson, Pearce Quigley, Jeremy Swift, and Stewart Wright in Housebound (2020)
      Housebound
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Stan
      • 2020
    • Clancy Brown, Caitlin Custer, and Christine Kilmer in The Mortuary Collection (2019)
      The Mortuary Collection
      6.4
      • Ralph
      • 2019
    • You Are Going To Explode (2018)
      You Are Going To Explode
      Short
      • Carl
      • 2018
    • John Larroquette, Bobby Moynihan, and Jack Dylan Grazer in Me, Myself and I (2017)
      Me, Myself and I
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Jeremy
      • 2018
    • Theo Stevenson, Millie Innes, Mya-Lecia Naylor, Tallulah Greive, and Marley Lockhart in Millie Inbetween (2014)
      Millie Inbetween
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Dad
      • 2014–2017
    • Ryan Hansen and Samira Wiley in Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television (2017)
      Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Famous Writer
      • 2017
    • Jackie Tohn, Alison Brie, Sydelle Noel, Kia Stevens, Betty Gilpin, Kate Nash, Britney Young, and Gayle Rankin in GLOW (2017)
      GLOW
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Bruce
      • 2017
    • The Everlasting Ballad of the Boy with Bad Grades (2016)
      The Everlasting Ballad of the Boy with Bad Grades
      Video
      • Mr. McLaren
      • 2016
    • Fried (2014)
      Fried
      6.2
      TV Series
      • Gareth
      • 2015
    • Ben Whishaw in Paddington (2014)
      Paddington
      7.3
      • Sixth Geographer
      • 2014
    • Crackanory (2013)
      Crackanory
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Raymond Morris
      • 2014
    • Mark Wahlberg, Peter Cullen, Nicola Peltz Beckham, and Jack Reynor in Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014)
      Transformers: Age of Extinction
      5.6
      • Gill Wembley
      • 2014
    • James Bachman, Rosie Day, Sam Heughan, Matt Ryan, and Laura Donnelly in Heart of Lightness (2014)
      Heart of Lightness
      6.1
      • Max Buchanan
      • 2014
    • Alan Davies in Jonathan Creek (1997)
      Jonathan Creek
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Rev Hugh Chater
      • 2014
    • Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (2013)
      Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
      8.7
      Video Game
      • Stede Bonnet (voice)
      • 2013

    Writer



    • Peeder Jigson's Video Diary
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2011–2012
    • Selena Gomez in MTV EMA Belfast 2011 (2011)
      MTV EMA Belfast 2011
      7.3
      TV Special
      • writer
      • 2011
    • BBC Nought
      5.1
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2011
    • Me & My Monsters (2010)
      Me & My Monsters
      6.8
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2010–2011
    • David Mitchell and Robert Webb in That Mitchell and Webb Look (2006)
      That Mitchell and Webb Look
      8.0
      TV Series
      • written by
      • writer
      • 2006–2010
    • Under One Roof
      7.3
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 2007
    • Popetown (2005)
      Popetown
      5.1
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2006
    • David Mitchell and Robert Webb in The Two Faces of Mitchell and Webb (2006)
      The Two Faces of Mitchell and Webb
      6.6
      Video
      • additional material
      • 2006
    • Who Do You Think You Are (2004)
      Who Do You Think You Are
      7.7
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 2004
    • Janette Manrara and Rylan Clark in Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two (2004)
      Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two
      4.9
      TV Series
      • additional material
      • 2004
    • Mad About Alice
      3.2
      TV Series
      • additional material
      • 2004
    • Holly Willoughby in Ministry of Mayhem (2004)
      Ministry of Mayhem
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Writer (2004)
      • 2004–2006
    • Watch with Monkey
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 2003
    • Ed Stone Is Dead
      6.1
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2002–2003
    • I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!: The Reunion
      TV Special
      • written by
      • 2002

    Director



    • Haunt the Johnsons (2021)
      Haunt the Johnsons
      8.0
      Podcast Series
      • Director
      • 2021
    • Peeder Jigson's Video Diary
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2011–2013

    Verified affiliations

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    Videos3

    Demo Reel November 2017
    Demo Reel 5:34
    Demo Reel November 2017
    Trailer
    Trailer 2:29
    Trailer
    Trailer
    Trailer 2:29
    Trailer
    Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:31
    Trailer #1

    Personal details

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    • Height
      • 6′ (1.83 m)
    • Born
      • February 24, 1972
      • Cuckfield, Sussex, England, UK
    • Spouse
      • Siobhan Bachman2009 - present
    • Other works
      Radio Play - Harry Biscuit in the BBC Radio 4 comedy series Bleak Expectations

    Self-verified on IMDbPro

    • Gender / Gender identity
      • Male

    FAQ

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    • How old is James Bachman?
      53 years old
    • When was James Bachman born?
      February 24, 1972
    • Where was James Bachman born?
      Cuckfield, Sussex, England, UK
    • How tall is James Bachman?
      6 feet 0 inches, or 1.83 meters
    • What is James Bachman known for?
      That Mitchell and Webb Look, Saxondale, Sorry, I've Got No Head, and Transformers: Age of Extinction

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