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Who is James Payton?

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From playing Frank Longbottom in Harry Potter to Adolf Hitler in Captain America, as well as standing in for Anthony Hopkins and Jude Law; James Payton has been part of the British Film Industry for the best part of 20 years. Yet he is still largely unknown.

DirectorOliver Guy-Watkins

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Cast · Directed by Oliver Guy-Watkins

JPJames Payton
James Payton
Self
NMNick Moran
Nick Moran
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CRChris Rankin
Chris Rankin
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GLGeorgina Leonidas
Georgina Leonidas
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TSTony Slattery
Tony Slattery
Self

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