Paul Terry

Paul Christopher James Terry (born 7 November 1985) is an English former child actor. He is best known internationally for starring as James in the 1996 film adaptation of Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach. He also starred in the four seasons of the children's sitcom Microsoap (1998–2000).

Early life Terry was born in and grew up in Watford, Hertfordshire, north of London, and persuaded his parents to let him attend acting classes when he was five years old.

Performing career Director Henry Selick chose him, out of hundreds of child actors, to play the title role in James and the Giant Peach. Terry was nominated for a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Voiceover.

He later starred in 26 episodes of the children's sitcom Microsoap from September 1998 to February 2000. The program aired in the UK, the U.S., and other countries. He gave up acting after the series ended.

Later career Paul received a master's degree in civil engineering from Cardiff University, and his employment has included BAE Systems.

Filmography James and the Giant Peach (1996, as James Henry Trotter) Microsoap (1998–2000, 26 episodes, as Joe Parker)