James Bye
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James Edward Bye (born 23 February 1984) is an English actor who played Martin Fowler in EastEnders from 2014 to 2025. He also competed in series 20 of Strictly Come Dancing in 2022.
Infobox
Born
James Edward Bye (1984-02-23) 23 February 1984 (age 41)Basingstoke, Hampshire, England
Occupation
Actor
Years active
2006–present
Known for
Role of Martin Fowler in EastEnders
Spouse
mw- Victoria Bye (m. 2012)
Children
4
Tables
Film · Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2010 | Cemetery Junction | Tough Guy in Club |
| 2013 | Hummingbird | Football Supporter 2 |
| 2014 | The Hooligan Factory | Pete The Killer |
Television · Filmography
2013
2014–2025
Role(s)
EastEnders
Notes
Martin Fowler
2020
2021
Role(s)
Himself / Contestant
Notes
Episode: "EastEnders Christmas Special"
2025
Role(s)
Himself / Presenter
Notes
Episode: "Celebrity Special with Martel and James Bye"
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2006 | The Bill | Tom Burrows | Episode: "Special Relationships" |
| 2013 | The Great Train Robbery | John Daly | Episodes: "A Robber's Tale" and "A Copper's Tale" |
| 2014–2025 | EastEnders | Martin Fowler | Regular role; 1,048 episodes |
| 2016 | Children in Need 2016 | Performer | Segment: "Film Tribute" |
| 2020 | Pointless Celebrities | Himself / Contestant | Episode: "Soaps" |
| EastEnders: Secrets from the Square | Himself | Episode: "Martin and Kush" | |
| 2021 | The Wall Versus Celebrities | Himself / Contestant | Episode: "EastEnders Christmas Special" |
| 2022 | Strictly Come Dancing | Series 20 | |
| 2023 | The Hit List | Episode: "Strictly Come Dancing Special" | |
| Richard Osman's House of Games | Series 7 (Week 9) | ||
| 2024 | The Weakest Link | Episode: "Strictly Come Dancing Special" | |
| 2025 | Homes Under the Hammer | Himself / Presenter | Episode: "Celebrity Special with Martel and James Bye" |
· Stage
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2025 | Death Comes to Pemberley | Mr. Darcy | UK tour |
· Awards and nominations
2016
Inside Soap Awards
Role(s)
Best Partnership (with Lacey Turner)
Notes
Shortlisted
2017
2020
Inside Soap Awards
Role(s)
Best Actor
Notes
Longlisted
2022
Inside Soap Awards
Role(s)
Best Double Act (with James Farrar)
Notes
Longlisted
2025
Inside Soap Awards
Role(s)
Best Exit
Notes
Won
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
| 2016 | British Soap Awards | Best Actor | EastEnders | Longlisted | |
| 2016 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Actor | Longlisted | ||
| 2016 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Partnership (with Lacey Turner) | Shortlisted | ||
| 2017 | British Soap Awards | Best On-Screen Partnership (with Lacey Turner) | Nominated | ||
| 2017 | Digital Spy Reader Awards | Best Soap Relationship (with Lacey Turner) | Third | ||
| 2020 | National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance | Longlisted | ||
| 2020 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Actor | Longlisted | ||
| 2022 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Double Act (with James Farrar) | Longlisted | ||
| 2025 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Exit | Won |
References
- Inside Soaphttps://search.worldcat.org/issn/0966-8497
- Digital Spyhttp://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a602930/eastenders-recasts-martin-fowler-james-bye-to-take-over-role.html
- "EastEnders character dies in live episode as part of the 40th anniversary week"https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2025/eastenders-character-dies-live-episode
- "James Bye is the fourteenth celebrity contestant confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2022"https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2022/james-bye-strictly-come-dancing
- WhatsOnStage.comhttps://www.whatsonstage.com/news/death-comes-to-pemberley-stage-show-to-tour-with-cast-including-eastenders-star-james-bye_1666040/
- Digital Spyhttps://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a27222460/eastenders-star-james-bye-third-son-wife-victoria-bye/
- Digital Spyhttp://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/news/a789178/british-soap-awards-2016-nominations-which-corrie-eastenders-emmerdale-and-hollyoaks-stars-are-up/
- Inside Soaphttp://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/news/a798505/inside-soap-awards-2016-longlist/
- Digital Spyhttps://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a809184/coronation-street-eastenders-emmerdale-hollyoaks-inside-soap-awards-2016-shortlist/
- Digital Spyhttps://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/a829869/british-soap-awards-2017-winners-results/
- Digital Spyhttp://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/feature/a845711/emmerdale-reader-awards-soap-winners-2017/
- Digital Spyhttps://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a29465042/national-television-awards-2020-longlist-revealed/
- Inside Soaphttps://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/a34014122/inside-soap-awards-2020-full-longlist-nominees/
- Digital Spyhttps://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/a40642854/inside-soap-awards-2022-nominees-icon/
- Digital Spyhttps://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/a68113039/coronation-street-eastenders-inside-soap-awards-2025/