James Bolam has a career dating back to the early 1960s, and the 90-year-old actor has managed to land several legendary roles during his career.
The star got his breakout in role in 1964, when he appeared in the lead role of BBC sitcom The Likely Lads as Terry Collier. The show followed Terry and best friend Bob Ferris, played by Rodney Bewes, as they attempted to enjoy the 'Swinging Sixties' despite their small incomes. He also appeared in the same role in the sitcom's sequel, Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?.
James continued to find TV work, appearing in the likes of When the Boat Comes In, Only When I Laugh, Room at the Bottom and Second Thoughts. However, it was in the 00s when he became acquainted with modern audiences, appearing in popular detective drama New Tricks.
James played former DCS Jack Halford in the first eight seasons of the show, with his character dying of a terminal illness off-screen. He made a couple of guest appearances in the show in its ninth and tenth seasons.
However, away from his life of fame, the star is married to actress Susan Jameson. However, the star prefers to keep much of his life private, once remarking: "I'm having a man fix the track rods on my car. I don't want to know anything about him. Why should he want to know anything about me?"
Here's all you need to know about James' famous partner…
James' famous wife Susan Jameson
Born in 1941, Susan made her on-screen debut in 1962, playing Jessie Kennedy in an episode of police procedural drama Dixon of Dock Green. She swiftly landed a role on Coronation Street, playing Myra Booth for five years on the ITV soap.
The star's biggest roles have been in the likes of Take Three Girls, When the Boat Comes In, To Serve Them All My Days and The Queen, where she appeared as the late monarch. She has acted alongside James in several shows, including The Likely Lads and Grandpa in My Pocket, where she played Great Aunt Loretta, while her husband portrayed the titular role.
© Getty ImagesThe pair even appeared together in an episode of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip back in 2016.
The couple married in 1971, with Susan falling for James when they appeared together in The Likely Lads, and the pair are proud parents to two daughters.
© Getty ImagesSusan briefly retired from acting following the arrival of their first daughter. Speaking to The Northern Echo in 2000, Susan explained: "When we had Lucy, I didn't really want to be away from home that much. So, I took myself slightly out of the picture."
