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James Murray

James Murray is a British actor from Manchester, England, best known for television roles in *Primeval*, *Cucumber*, *McDonald & Dodds*, *The Crown*, and *Masters of the Air*.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

James Murray is a British actor from Manchester, England, best known for television roles in *Primeval*, *Cucumber*, *McDonald & Dodds*, *The Crown*, and *Masters of the Air*. He has also appeared in films and television productions including *Kevin & Perry Go Large*, *Being Human*, and *Defiance*.

Early life

James Murray was born on 22 January 1975 in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England. Publicly available sources identify him as a British actor.

Career

Murray is best known for recurring and supporting television roles, including Stephen Hart in *Primeval*, Niles Pottinger in *Defiance*, Daniel Coltrane in *Cucumber*, and John Houseman in *McDonald & Dodds*. Later roles included Prince Andrew in *The Crown* and Colonel Neil "Chick" Harding in *Masters of the Air*.

Personal life

IMDb and other entertainment listings state that Murray married actress Sarah Parish in December 2007 and that they have two children.

Filmography highlights

His screen credits include film and television projects such as *Kevin & Perry Go Large*, *Being Human*, *Chaos*, *Banana*, *Lee*, and *The Crown*.

Key facts

  • Murray is an English actor born in Manchester in 1975.
  • He portrayed Stephen Hart in *Primeval* and Daniel Coltrane in *Cucumber*.
  • He played Chief Superintendent John Houseman in *McDonald & Dodds*.
  • He portrayed Prince Andrew, Duke of York in *The Crown*.
  • He appeared as Colonel Neil "Chick" Harding in *Masters of the Air*.

Frequently asked questions

Who is James Murray?
James Murray is a British actor from Manchester, known for roles in television series such as *Primeval*, *Cucumber*, *The Crown*, and *Masters of the Air*.
When was James Murray born?
He was born on 22 January 1975.
Where is James Murray from?
He was born in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England.
What is James Murray best known for?
He is best known for television work, especially *Primeval*, *Cucumber*, *McDonald & Dodds*, *The Crown*, and *Masters of the Air*.
Is James Murray married?
Yes. Entertainment databases state that he has been married to actress Sarah Parish since 2007.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Murray_(English_actor)
    Supports: Birth year and place, nationality, and notable acting roles including *Primeval*, *Cucumber*, *McDonald & Dodds*, *The Crown*, and *Masters of the Air*.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0615025/
    Supports: Birth date and place, occupation, marriage to Sarah Parish, and selected credits.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0615025/bio/
    Supports: Biographical details including date and place of birth, spouse, and children.
  4. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/james-murray-actor/
    Supports: Career credits in television series including *Primeval*, *Defiance*, *Banana*, and *Cucumber*.