Jamie Cho

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

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

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

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

Film

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

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	Colonel Chan

References

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.

External links

Jamie Cho at IMDb