James Castling Farrar (born 19th June 1987 in Greenwich, London) is an English actor and model who has portrayed Zack Hudson in EastEnders since March 2021. He previously played a guest character called Brendan in November 2011.
He graduated from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in 2010.
From 2012 to 2013, Farrar portrayed Liam Gilmore in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks. Later, he was critically acclaimed in the lead guest role of unpredictable outlaw Dean Fallon in BBC drama Silent Witness. He shocked audiences with his portrayal of abusive East-End gangster Lester Watts in the nationwide favourite, Call The Midwife for BBC1. His latest film, Blank Shores for the BFI, explores men's mental health and the harrowing story of his character Connor and wife Emily, played by Georgina Campbell.
Farrar has shot modelling campaigns opposite the likes of Kate Moss and Barbara Palvin. As a supermodel he is represented by the prestigious Select Model Management, who also represent David Gandy, Jon Kortajarena and Jamie Dornan.
He joined the cast of EastEnders in March 2021, playing Zack Hudson, the brother of Sharon Watts.