James Napier Robertson (full name: James William Napier Robertson) is a New Zealand actor, screen writer, film director and producer who was born on 24th March 1982 in New Zealand. He wrote and directed the film ‘The Dark Horse’ which won Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Film at the 2014 New Zealand Film Awards.
James Napier Robertson moved to Auckland at a young age. He attended Takapuna Grammar School, where he first started acting in Shakespeare productions and musicals.
James comes from a family with acting history as his great-grandfather is actor Alan Napier, his uncle is actor Marshall Napier and his cousin is Marshall’s daughter, actress Jessica Napier. He is also related to the author Charles Dickens.
