Rhys James (born Rhys Jones, 30 April 1991)is an English stand-up comedian, originally from Harpenden in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. James studied for a politics and international relations degree at Manchester University, starting his stand-up career in 2010 whilst still a student. He has appeared on Mock the Week, Russell Howard's Stand Up Central, @elevenish, Virtually Famous and Sweat the Small Stuff. In 2010 he performed as part of the Pleasance Comedy Reserve at the Edinburgh Fringe, was a finalist in the Laughing Boy New Act Competition and placed 3rd in 'Comedy Central's Funniest Student'.