Cole Anderson-James

Cole Anderson-James (born 10 May 1997) is a British YouTuber, social media personality, and actor.

Early life Cole Anderson-James was born and raised in Colchester, England. Before achieving internet notability and starting a career as an actor, he was working in sales; "I got made redundant and it was probably one of the best things that has actually happened to me because I had way more time to spend doing the videos".

Career 2020-present During the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns in the United Kingdom, Anderson-James began releasing videos on TikTok and YouTube of himself lip-synching to Ricky Gervais' The Office character David Brent. He was soon spotted by Gervais, who followed Anderson-James on Twitter. In 2021, after directly contacting Gervais, asking if there were any cameo roles available on the third (and final) series of After Life, Gervais created a guest role for Anderson-James. "On the premise you don't ask, you don't get, [...] months went past and I didn't hear anything. I thought 'it's not happening', and then I got an email saying 'audition for After Life [season] 3' and my head exploded." Anderson-James' videos also caught the attention of Emily Atack, who cast him in her eponymously titled comedy series, as her love-interest "Fit Jason".

Later in 2022, Anderson-James appeared as Darren in the BBC comedy Murder, They Hope, alongside Johnny Vegas and Sian Gibson.

In December 2025, it was announced that Anderson-James would compete in the eighth series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. The series premiered on Channel 4 in January 2026.

Personal life Legal issues In October 2025, Anderson-James was fined more than £1,000 and disqualified from driving for eight months, after he was caught speeding in April 2025; he admitted the offence.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2011 Mercenaries Deano

Television Year Title Role Notes 2010 The Big I Am Stinger Uncredited 2016 The Contract Simon 2020-2021 The Emily Atack Show Fit Jason 8 episodes 2022 After Life Yoga instructor Series 3 episode 6 Murder, They Hope Darren Series 2 episode 1: Can't See The Blood For The Trees At The End Of The Day (It's Not That Funny) Shop keeper Video 2026 Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins Contestant Series 8