John James Davies

John James Davies (born 1993) is a Welsh actor, musician and stand-up comedian. In 2026, he played the lead role of Hanspeter Schmit, a wily old war veteran, in the surreal comedy short film Cheese. His screen credits also include a featured role in the upcoming Luther sequel and as a Sun journalist in Danny Boyle’s Ink, where he worked directly with the director on selected scenes. Davies has also played lead roles in multiple music videos and performed in theatre productions. Before pursuing acting, he spent over a decade touring internationally as the frontman of a band, with original songs receiving airplay on BBC Radio 1 and BBC 6 Music. Alongside his screen and theatre work, Davies performs stand-up comedy and has appeared at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His most recent show was named by Chortle as one of its Top Shows to Watch Before Lunch.