James Lance

James Lance is an English actor who grew up in Westbury-sub-Mendip, Somerset, and trained at the Sylvia Young theater school. He began acting in 1988, in two Persil Liquid advertisements with Peter Sallis. Much of his career has been in British comedy, including I'm Alan Partridge. He also appeared in comedy series such as Spaced. His dramatic television work includes Black Mirror. His best known role is Trent Crimm, a sportswriter, on Ted Lasso, and in 2022 he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy as a guest actor in a comedy series. His film credits include Late Night Shopping (2001). He later appeared in Marie Antoinette (2006). Another film role came in Bronson (2008). He also acted in Bel Ami (2012). He has voiced British television commercials and appeared on stage at the Trafalgar Studios in 2009.