James Alexander, commonly known as James Gracie, a versatile South African actor and producer, passed away on April 28, 2023, after losing his fight with head and neck cancer on Friday.
He was 45 when he received a cancer diagnosis in January 2019, but he and his wife, Anele, chose to keep it a secret.
People are praying for him in the afterlife, remembering him, and paying tribute to him.
James was born on January 8, 1978, in Boksburg to Scottish immigrants and spent his formative years in Pretoria. While performing in an amateur musical play at the State Theatre in 2000, he met his future wife, Anel.
The name of the first play that James and Anel created and performed together inspired them to find their production business, Scramble Productions. With films like “Discreet,” “Semi-Soet,” and the critically acclaimed “Sink,” they were pioneers in South Africa’s independent cinema industry while residing and working in Johannesburg.
James put a lot of effort into honing his acting and voice-over abilities because he firmly believed in the power of storytelling. During his lengthy career, he collaborated on films with actors like Keanu Reeves, Benedict Cumberbatch, Claire Danes, Daniel Radcliffe, and others.
He will be remembered for some of the highlights of his work on Binnelanders, The Wild, and Trackers.
In movies and stage performances like Bash and Doubt, James’ characters were powerfully brought to life by his voice acting, for which he received multiple Cannes Lions awards.
In addition to his fantastic sense of humour and irresistible laugh, James will be remembered for his dedication to his family, unwavering faith, and ability to make friendship a beautiful art.
Amelia Warner
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