Erin James is an Australian actress and musical theatre performer known for her emotionally rich stage presence and versatile career across film, cabaret, and live performance. Born in Newcastle, New South Wales, she trained at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts and toured internationally with productions like Cats. Her breakout film role came in The Little Death (2014), which earned her a nomination for the AACTA Award for Best Supporting Actress, marking a successful transition from stage to screen.
Beyond acting, Erin has worked with the Australian Theatre of the Deaf, inspiring her to learn Auslan (Australian Sign Language), and she’s also a qualified high school music teacher. Her cabaret work includes solo shows like Have You Met Miss James?, and she’s appeared in TV series such as A Place to Call Home. Erin’s career reflects a deep commitment to storytelling, accessibility, and artistic exploration—balancing mainstream recognition with community-driven projects and educational outreach.
