Kerry-Ann James is a versatile television and film actress, filmmaker, programmer, and former high-performance track athlete based in Toronto.

As an actress, Kerry-Ann has showcased her talent in notable series such as the Netflix originals Grand Army and Ginny & Georgia, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, and the Paramount+ series Mayor of Kingstown (IMDb). She has also appeared in the CTV/Bell Media series Children Ruin Everything. Her upcoming projects include films Raptus, In the Black, and Date at Your Own Risk, further demonstrating her range and dedication to her craft.

Beyond acting, Kerry-Ann has worked across major Canadian and American film festivals such as TIFF, Hot Docs, and BlackStar, where she contributed to programming, industry events, and artist development initiatives. She co-directs and writes short films exploring identity, interiority, and intimacy, and produces The Faithful Artist—a podcast and creative platform highlighting the intersection of art, spirituality, and purpose. She currently serves as the Program Coordinator at Oya Black Arts Coalition, a nonprofit established by OYA Media Group that supports the professional growth and creative development of emerging Black filmmakers in the film and entertainment industry. In addition to her creative work, she volunteers with Daily Bread Food Bank, reflecting her ongoing commitment to community care and service.

She curated a shorts programme for the 35th Images Film Festival's Slow Edition, and has organized summits, talks, screenings, and events at University of Toronto and York University. Her academic journey is distinguished by a Master of Arts degree in Cinema and Media Studies from York University, where her research explores aesthetics, spirituality, and the intersection of spatiality and temporality in contemporary cinema (BlackPortraitures.info). She also holds an Honors BA in Cinema Studies from the University of Toronto, with her scholarly work published in The Undergraduate Journal of American Studies, Camera Stylo: Cinema Studies Undergraduate Journal, and ImagiNATIONS: Undergraduate Journal of Canadian Studies.

In addition to her artistic and academic pursuits, Kerry-Ann has a distinguished background as a high-performance track and field athlete, earning indoor and outdoor national championship titles in Triple Jump and competing in the 2016 Canadian Olympic Trials.

Kerry-Ann's multidisciplinary career bridges art, intellect, and performance—reflecting a deep commitment to storytelling across screen, programming, and scholarship.