James Gaddas

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James Gaddas (born June 1960 in Stockton-on-Tees) is an English actor probably best known for playing prison governor Neil Grayling in ITV's Bad Girls between 2002 and 2006. Prior to this he played Vinnie Sorrell in Coronation Street between 1999-2000, and had a supporting role in ITV's "Medics" (1992-1995). He went to Grangefield Grammar School in the same year as Jonny Maverick, the singer.

Since leaving Bad Girls, Gaddas has been appearing in Billy Elliot the Musical at the Victoria Palace Theatre, playing the role of Jackie Elliot. He has also appeared in pantomime Peter Pan at the Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells (2005-2006), where he played the roles Mr Darling and Captain Hook.

Gaddas is a member of the Conservative Party and was selected as their candidate for Stockton South in the 2005 UK general election, but came second place, beaten by Dari Taylor of the Labour Party.