James Edward Cooray Smith[1] (born in Solihull in 1978) is a British writer, critic and columnist.
Cooray Smith is of patrilineal Indian descent.
[2] A graduate of University College London, he has written radio drama and comedy, and has contributed to numerous news, film and science fiction magazines.
Asked about his long-term habit of co-writing with a variety of people, Cooray Smith commented: "I've written things with a lot of different people, partially because I'm a great believer in third brain theory, and partially as a series of attempts to disguise my own lack of talent!
"[3] In 2017, he responded to the casting of Jodie Whittaker in Doctor Who by writing an article saying those who disagreed with the lead character's sex change were misogynistic.