Actor
Jamie O'Rourke
Jamie O'Rourke is a British actor based in Hereford, on the border between England and Wales. With a particular interest in film and television, Jamie began his screen career as supporting lead Tony in the BFI short film The Vawn (2001), later returning to film in the zombie feature Devil’s Playground (2010). Since then, he has built a varied screen career spanning independent films, television drama, comedy and major feature productions. More recent credits include BBC’s Casualty, HBO’s Industry, BBC comedy The Outlaws and the feature film Salvable, alongside Shia LaBeouf and Toby Kebbell.
Portfolio
Credits
Experience
Film
Salvable
Jamie McShane Dir: Bjorn Franklin & Jonny Marchetta Low Key FilmsJamie takes on a featured supporting role in this feature film about an aging boxer who struggles to escape the grasp of a small town while battling a fractured relationship with his teenage daughter. Also stars Shia LaBeouf, Toby Kebbell and Michael Sorcha
The Ritual
Dom (double) Dir: David Bruckner Imaginarium ProductionsA group of old college friends reunite for a trip to a forest in Sweden, Eastern Europe, but encounter a menacing presence there stalking them. Directed by David Bruckner(Hellraiser,V/H/S), Jamie doubled for Sam Troughton's character "Dom"
An Enemy Within
Dir: John Michael Kennedy Zebrafish MediaIn this credited role, Jamie plays the part of a featured diplomat who falls at the hands of and assassin known as "The Wolf", who is on a mission to give Caleb Wingate the choice over who lives and dies on his wedding day.
The Farmhouse
Derek Dir: Morgan GreyDysfunctional Rex and his naive friend Ollie venture through the Welsh countryside for what turns out to be more than just an "ordinary camping trip" as they come across Rex's abusive father Derek (Jamie O'Rourke).
Delicious Love
Pineapple Chuck Dir: Alana VolavolaAward winning 'Delicious Love' is a surreal magic-realism story that focuses on greed, and the results of taking love too far. Jamie plays Pineapple Chuck in this Wes Anderson inspired fantastical short that went on to claim 3 wins at the Royal Television Society Awards
Transformers 5: The Last Knight
SPACT (uncredited) Dir: Michael Bay Paramount PicturesInvolved in a Special Action combat role due to Jamie's military experience. Filmed on location in Wales, UK under direct guidance of Michael Bay. Due to the role involving the use of real firearms, explosives and elaborate pyrotechnic set pieces, professionalism, safety and the ability to carry out direction was paramount.
TV
2026 (drama)
Paul Murphy BBCCasualty
Max McCarthyJamie plays Max McCarthy, a patient in Holby's A&E who has had an unfortunate run in with an axe, in a high stress bloody scene.
2026 (drama)
Mickey Down & Konrad Kay HBOIndustry
Pub OwnerJamie shares dialogue with Kit Harrington during a scene in this award winning HBO series following young bankers and traders as they make their way in the financial world in the aftermath of the 2008 collapse.
2022 (romcom)
Peter Cattaneo Paramount+Flatshare
Event BouncerBased on the rom-com novel On The Edge by Beth O'Leary, Jamie appears in an interactive supporting role alongside Bart Edwards (The Witcher), Jessica Brown-Findlay (Downton Abbey) and Bill Milner (X Men:First Class). Directed by Peter Cattaneo (The Full Monty)
2021 (comedy drama)
Alicia MacDonald BBCThe Outlaws
Man in Pup MaskBooked as a day player, Jamie appears alongside prestigious actor, writer and producer Stephen Merchant in the second series of this star studded comedy dama for the BBC (formaly known as The "Offenders")
2021 (drama)
(uncredited) BBCCasualty
(SPACT) Featured SniperTensions rise in the BBC's popular drama series Casualty as a disgruntled patient arrives with at Holby Hospital wearing a suicide bomb vest. Working as part of the Firearms Training For Film and TV tactical team, Jamie plays the sniper tasked to deal with the situation.
2019 (documentary)
Andy Papadopoulos Woodcut MediaThe World's Most Evil Killers
Robert BlackJamie plays the part of Robert Black during the reconstruction of events in this documentary about the notorious child killer.
2017 (drama)
Philip John JOIOBANG!
1984 RayReal guns and blank rounds are used in close proximity as Jamie takes on the hidden role of lead character "Ray" during the opening flashback of the murder of a key character.
Commercials
2023
Theory FilmsRoots Plants
LeadA video campaign for Roots Plants in conjunction with Allensmore Nurseries.
2021
Swerve ProductionsVolkswagon Van Campaign
CustomerA print campaign for Volkswagon Caddy, Transporter and Crafter commercial vehicles.
2021
Twenty Nine Five GroupEssex Police Recruitment Campaign
DetectiveA recruitment campaign for Essex Police that focuses on the value of difference and diversity within the police force. Film and Print.
2020
Madcow Films / NHSNHS Winter Flu Campaign
Carer / SheilderJamie portrays a carer in this film and print annual campaign for the NHS to raise awareness of those vunerable to seasonal flu.
2020
Tony Barry McDonaldsMcDonalds!
Cycle Repair GuyA quirky advert for McDonalds McCafe brand set in a creative hipster-esque coffee shop featuring a ball pit, cycle repair center and pretentiously tiny coffee cups.
Other Credits
2021
BBC BBCCrimewatch Live
ReconstructionA reconstruction playing the role of a global drug dealer who was apprehended after a long investigation across multiple countries.
2020
Jordan Leeming Electric HouseOn the Tools - Trump the Tradie
BuilderAn Internet comedy sketch for online content creator On The Tools. (No political affiliation to either side of the spectrum)
2020
Theo Watkins Music VideoSad Funeral - Dream On
LeadAn ambiguous dream like video for British Indie artist "Sad Funeral" who were featured on BBC Radio 1 "Introducing" segment.
2019
Karen Ashley Music VideoLiquid State - Face to Face
Husband / KillerAn intense story drien music video with a savage twist, for Bristol(UK) based metal band Liquid State.
