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James Spader

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James Todd Spader was born on February 7, 1960 in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of teachers Todd and Jean Spader. He attended Phillips Academy in Andover with director Peter Sellars; he dropped out in eleventh grade. He bused tables, shoveled manure, and taught yoga before landing his first roles. Spader's first major film role was as Brooke Shields' brother in the romance drama Endless Love... See full bio »

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???? By Virtue Fall (pre-production)
 
2013 The Homesman (filming)
Aloysius Duffy
 
2013 The Blacklist (TV series)
Red
 
2012 Lincoln
W.N. Bilbo
 
2011-2012 The Office (TV series)
Robert California
– Free Family Portrait Studio (2012) … Robert California
– Turf War (2012) … Robert California
– Fundraiser (2012) … Robert California
– Angry Andy (2012) … Robert California
– Welcome Party (2012) … Robert California
See all 25 episodes »
 
2009 Shorts
Mr. Black
 
2004-2008 Boston Legal (TV series)
Alan Shore
– Last Call (2008) … Alan Shore
– Made in China (2008) … Alan Shore
– Juiced (2008) … Alan Shore
– Thanksgiving (2008) … Alan Shore
– Kill, Baby, Kill! (2008) … Alan Shore
See all 101 episodes »
 
2004 Shadow of Fear
William Ashbury
 
2003-2004 The Practice (TV series)
Alan Shore
– Adjourned (a.k.a. Cheers) (2004) … Alan Shore
– New Hoods on the Block (2004) … Alan Shore
– Comings and Goings (2004) … Alan Shore
– The Firm (2004) … Alan Shore
– The Case Against Alan Shore (2004) … Alan Shore
See all 22 episodes »
 
2003 Alien Hunter
Julian Rome
 
2003 I Witness
Douglas Draper
 
2003 The Pentagon Papers (TV movie)
Daniel Ellsberg
 
2002 The Stickup
John Parker
 
2002 Secretary
Mr. Grey
 
2001 Speaking of Sex
Dr. Roger Klink
 
2000 Slow Burn
Marcus
 
2000/I The Watcher
Campbell
 
2000/I Supernova
Nick Vanzant
 
1998 It All Came True
Stevenson Lowe
 
1997 Seinfeld (TV series)
Jason 'Stanky' Hanky
– The Apology (1997) … Jason 'Stanky' Hanky
 
1997 Critical Care
Dr. Werner Ernst
 
1997 Driftwood
The Man
 
1996 Keys to Tulsa
Ronnie Stover
 
1996 2 Days in the Valley
Lee Woods
 
1996 Crash
James Ballard
 
1994 Stargate
Dr. Daniel Jackson
 
1994 Frasier (TV series)
Steven
– Slow Tango in South Seattle (1994) … Steven (voice)
 
1994 Wolf
Stewart Swinton
 
1993 Dream Lover
Ray Reardon
 
1993 The Music of Chance
Jack Pozzi
 
1992 Bob Roberts
Chuck Marlin
 
1992 Storyville
Cray Fowler
 
1991 True Colors
Tim Gerrity
 
1990 White Palace
Max Baron
 
1990 Bad Influence
Michael Boll
 
1989 The Rachel Papers
Deforest
 
1989 Sex, Lies, and Videotape
Graham Dalton
 
1988 Jack's Back
John/Rick Wesford
 
1988 Greasy Lake (video)
Digby
 
1987 Wall Street
Roger Barnes
 
1987 Less Than Zero
Rip
 
1987 Baby Boom
Ken Arrenberg
 
1987 Mannequin
Richards
 
1986 Pretty in Pink
Steff
 
1985 Starcrossed (TV movie)
Joey Callaghan
 
1985 The New Kids
Dutra
 
1985 Tuff Turf
Morgan Hiller
 
1984 Family Secrets (TV movie)
Lowell Everall
 
1983 The Family Tree (TV series)
Jake Nichols
 
1983 A Killer in the Family (TV movie)
Donny Tison
 
1983 Diner (TV short)
Fenwick
 
1983 Cocaine: One Man's Seduction (TV movie)
Buddy Gant
 
1981 Endless Love
Keith Butterfield (as Jimmy Spader)
 
1978 Team-Mates
Jimmy
 
Show ShowSelf (21 titles)
1996-2013 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
– Episode #21.91 (2013) … Himself - Guest
– Episode #21.34 (2012) … Himself
– Episode #15.184 (2007) … Himself
– Episode #4.232 (1996) … Himself
 
2012 Made in Hollywood (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #8.9 (2012) … Himself
 
2009-2012 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #8.346 (2012) … Himself
– Episode #8.17 (2011) … Himself
– Episode #6.17 (2009) … Himself
– Episode #5.200 (2009) … Himself
 
2012 Good Morning America (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 14 November 2012 (2012) … Himself - Guest
 
2004-2010 The View (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 26 May 2010 (2010) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 12 January 2010 (2010) … Himself
– Episode dated 21 November 2006 (2006) … Himself
– Episode dated 27 September 2005 (2005) … Himself
– Episode dated 30 September 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2005-2010 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 9 March 2010 (2010) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 16 May 2006 (2006) … Himself
– Episode dated 3 November 2005 (2005) … Himself
– Episode dated 30 May 2005 (2005) … Himself
– Episode dated 16 February 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2009 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.33 (2009) … Himself
 
2004-2008 Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 8 December 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 17 October 2006 (2006) … Himself
– Episode dated 6 March 2006 (2006) … Himself
– Episode dated 28 October 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2008 The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Lead Actor in a Drama Series
 
2008 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Nominee: Best Male Actor in a Drama Series & Presenter
 
2004-2007 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 5 November 2007 (2007) … Himself
– Episode dated 21 November 2006 (2006) … Himself
– Episode dated 13 May 2005 (2005) … Himself
– Episode dated 30 September 2004 (2004) … Himself
– Episode dated 19 February 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2007 The 59th Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
 
2006 Discovery Atlas (TV series documentary)
Narrator
– China Revealed (2006) … Narrator (voice)
 
2005 The 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series/Presenter: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
 
2005 The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special documentary)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Television Series [Drama]
 
2004 The 56th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series and Co-Presenter: Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special
 
2004 2004 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2004 Last Call with Carson Daly (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 25 February 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2003 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Himself
– James Spader (2003) … Himself
 
1996 Cinema 3 (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 1 November 1996 (1996) … Himself
 
1994 CBS This Morning (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 14 June 1994 (1994) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (7 titles)
2013 The Frame (TV series)
 
2007 Cinema 3 (TV series)
 
2005 Sexes (TV series)
 
2005 Cinema mil (TV series)
 
2004 Retrosexual: The 80's
 
2003 Celebrities Uncensored (TV series)
 
2003 The Making of 'Stargate' (video documentary short)
Himself
 

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Alternate Names:

Jimmy Spader

Height:

5' 10" (1.78 m)
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Personal Quote:

Sometimes with people their work is the most important thing to them, and sometimes the work enables you to do other things that are more important to you. I probably am closer to that. See more »

Trivia:

First performer to win Leading Drama Actor Emmys for portraying the same character (Alan Shore) on two different series ( The Practice and Boston Legal). See more »

Trademark:

Often plays sleazy, sneaky villains See more »

Nickname:

Jimmy See more »

Star Sign:

Aquarius