Name	James Nesbitt
Height	5'11
Naionality	American
Date of Birth	15-Jan-1965
Place of Birth	America
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Educated at Coleraine Academical Institution (also school of Brian Campbell & Brian McAlister), James had no interest in acting, concentrating on his French studies. It was not until teacher Robert Simpson encouraged him to take an apprenticeship at the local Riverside Theatre that his interest began, eventually leading him to a drama school in London.James Nesbitt was born and raised in the Coleraine area of Northern Ireland, UK. Attending a local grammar school (Coleraine Academical Insitution), he originally planned to be French teacher. However, after a few forays into school productions and local theatre work, he eventually saw acting as his way forward. Moving to England, he commenced to forge what has become a highly successful acting career. James is also a lover of football.