In the early 2000s, the world was Oliver James’ oyster. The actor got his start with television roles in School’s Out and The Afternoon Play in his native England, then became a breakout star in the United States when he starred alongside Amanda Bynes in 2003’s What a Girl Wants . The following year, he and Hilary Duff costarred in Raise Your Voice .

But despite working with two of the biggest teen stars of the early aughts in back-to-back roles, James’ career never took off from there. His 2006 series The Innocence Project was pulled midway through its first season, and he hasn’t had an acting gig since 2012.

So, what happened to James, and what is he doing now? Scroll down for everything we know.

What is Oliver James doing now?

James has officially retired from act

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