Jamie Cho is an English actor and director.  His work includes Batman Begins (2005), The Dark Knight (2008), Acquitted (2015) and Doctor Who (2023).

Early life

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Cho was born in London, U.K. to an English-Irish mother and Chinese father. He grew up in Surrey, attending Glyn Boys School and studied Sports Science & Psychology at Southampton University.

Career

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After graduating university, Cho followed his lifelong passion and embarked on a career in film and TV. Initially working in commercials using martial arts skills learned from his father.  He subsequently trained as an actor at the Ivana Chubbuck Studio in Los Angeles. His work includes -  “Batman Begins”, “The Dark Knight”, “Eastenders”, ”Acquitted” and Doctor Who.

Writing and directing

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In 2013, Cho co-founded the production company, Sentient Films which has produced factual and brand content for television and online channels. In 2015 the company produced the TV show, “Ching’s Amazing Asia”  which Cho produced and directed. He is currently in development with his first feature film screenplay.

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2001 Pure Vengeance Henchman Short
2002 Die Another Day Guard
2003 The Purifiers Raz
2005 Batman Begins Stocky
2007 Epidemic Alex Short. Also writer, director
2007 Intergalactic Combat Tray
2008 New Town Killers Manga Man
2009 I Am Digital The Assassin Short
2011 1 Hour Harper Short. Also writer, director
2013 Harrigan Lau

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2003 Beat the Cyborgs Plex
2005 Eastenders Aikido Instructor
2010 Spirit Warriors Bonobo
2010 Law & Order: UK Father Lee Young
2012 Hit & Miss Lee
2015 Acquitted Degang
2016 Ching's Amazing Asia n/a Director/Producer
2020 Bulletproof Barman
2023 Doctor Who[1] Colonel Chan

References

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  1. ^ Laford, Andrea (2023-05-05). "Doctor Who 60th Anniversary: new cast member discovered". CultBox. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  1. Former Glyn School student to star in new film. Guardian.
  2. Cricklewood actor features in cinema advert for Tsingtao beer. Kilburn Times.
  3. Doctor Who 60th Anniversary: new cast member discovered. Cultbox.
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Jamie Cho at IMDb