- Composer and pianist who worked with legendary comedian Charles Chaplin for two decades. Met and impressed Chaplin in 1956 after recording a piano solo for his film A King in New York (1957), working with him until his death in 1977. Eric subsequently created a stage production entitled "A Tribute to Charlie Chaplin" that he performed with second wife/singer Phyllis O'Reilly throughout England.
- Accompanied silent films on the piano during his teen years.
- Served in the Royal Air Force during WWII.
- Also a vocal coach in British films in post-war years.
- Conducted the West End production of "Oliver!" in 1960.
- Eric James published an autobiography, "Making Music with Charlie Chaplin" (Lanham, Maryland: Scarecrow Press, 2000). The book was ghost-written.
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