Jamie Sives (/ˈsiːvəs/ SEE-vəs; born August 14, 1973 in Lochend, Edinburgh) is a Scottish actor.Sives studied at Leith Academy and worked as a scaffolder, as a postman and as a club doorman in Edinburgh before turning to acting full-time. He is currently playing the role of King James III of Scotland in the National Theatre of Scotland's production of King James III.