Acting
James Spader
- Born
- Feb 7, 1960 · Age 66
- Place of birth
- Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Gender
- Male
- Movie credits
- 51
- TV credits
- 24
Also known as (2)
- Jimmy Spader
- James Todd Spader
Biography
James Todd Spader (/ˈspeɪdər/ SPAY-dər; born February 7, 1960) is an American actor. He is known for often portraying eccentric and morally ambiguous characters. He began his career in critically acclaimed independent films before transitioning into television, where he has received acclaim and many awards, including three Primetime Emmy Awards and nominations for three Golden Globe Awards, and ten Screen Actors Guild Awards. Spader began acting in youth-oriented films such as Tuff Turf, The New Kids (both 1985), Pretty in Pink (1986), and Mannequin (1987). His breakthrough role came with…
