James Marquand was born on September 21, 1964 in Hammersmith, London, England as James Elwyn Marquand. He is a director and producer, known for Dead Man's Cards (2006), I Against I (2012) and One Night in Istanbul (2014).
Son of Richard Marquand, director of Return of the Jedi. Has two sons, Tom and Dan. Both of James's Grandfathers were Labour Party politicians. Hilary Marquand was the minister of health, and Elwyn Jones was the Attorney General and Lord Chancellor. James is also an artist and while attending high school in Massachusettes USA won an art prize which was presented to him by US House of Representative for Massachusettes 4th Congressional district Barney Frank. Grandson of Hilary Marquand. Nephew of David Marquand . Grandson of Pearl Binder and Frederick Elwyn Jones . Nephew of Lou Taylor and 'Dan Jones'. Son of Josephine Marquand .