ABOUT
Jamie Bacon is an acclaimed actor recognized for his remarkable versatility and his ability to embrace challenging roles. After honing his craft in method acting at drama school, he landed his first significant role in the film "The Hoarder," where he shared the screen with Robert Knepper from "Prison Break" and Misha Barton, filmed at 3 Mills Studios.
In 2016, Bacon further showcased his talent in the film "We Are Happy," featuring Tara Fitzgerald.
As an actor and writer, Jamie Bacon is best known for his performances in "White Lines" (2020) on Netflix, "Brighton" (2020), and "Father Brown" (2023). His portrayal of Daniel in the independent film "Into The Mirror" (2018) earned him accolades as Best British Actor and Best Newcomer. Additionally, Bacon wrote the film, which garnered awards for Best Independent Film and Best Score, composed by Johnny Jewel, known for his work on "Drive," "Twin Peaks," and Ryan Gosling's "Lost River."
Bacon has appeared in numerous independent films and projects, including "The Hoarder" (2016) alongside Misha Barton, "A Gift From Bob" (2021), and "False Witness." His television credits include roles in "Emmerdale" and Amazon Studios' "The Peripheral" (2022), starring Chloë Grace Moretz. He also starred in the BAFTA-winning Channel 4 series "On the Edge - For You."
Recently, Bacon appeared in the BBC1 series "Mr. Loverman," featuring Lennie James, where he played the character Ted. This production debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival. He has also completed filming for the BBC feature film "Dreamers," directed by Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor, and is in pre-production for "Eklo," directed by Pradeep Shahi, which will be shot in Nepal. Furthermore, Bacon is developing a four-part crime drama series titled "The Smiths," featuring Sheridan Smith in the lead role, with Emma Burge from "Shameless" producing.
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NEWS & INTERVIEWS
Deadline: Jamie Bacon has officially signed with United Agents.
https://deadline.com/2024/04/jamie-bacon-signs-with-united-agents-1235893531/
Variety: Jamie Bacon has been cast in a leading role for the film EKLO.
https://variety.com/2024/film/news/nepal-eklo-jamie-bacon-kabita-napali-1236081020/
Deadline: Jamie Bacon remains a prominent figure in the industry.
https://deadline.com/2024/05/jamie-bacon-pradeep-khadka-uk-nepal-film-eklo-pradeep-shahi-1235920713/
Sci-Fi News: An interview featuring Jamie Bacon discussing his role in EKLO.
Jamie Bacon interview
https://closeupculture.com/2021/06/03/close-up-an-interview-with-jamie-bacon/
Deadline
https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/tag/jamie-bacon/
Jamie Bacon BBC Father Brown
Jamie Bacon talks to GX magazine
https://www.qxmagazine.com/2019/11/into-the-mirror/
Jamie Bacon Dorset Echo
https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/18040478.see-dorsets-rising-star-jamie-bacon-big-screen/
“…calling to mind Brian DePalma’s neon noir by way of Kenneth Anger and David Lynch…” http://filmthreat.com/reviews/into-the-mirror/
REVIEW: INTO THE MIRROR [2019] https://jaredmobarak.com/2019/05/24/into-the-mirror/
Into The Mirror interview:-
https://geeks.media/into-the-mirror
Jamie Bacon talking on London Live about Into The Mirror:-
https://www.londonlive.co.uk/news/2018-08-16/new-film-into-the-mirror-explores-gender
Jamie Bacon talking to the Rumble:-
https://www.therumbleonline.com/mirror.html
Jamie Bacon talking to BBC news about upcoming projects:-
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-42342490
Fashion Shift Magazine interview:-
http://fashionshiftmagazine.com/into-the-mirror-film/