Brian d'Arcy James

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Brian d'Arcy James was born on June 29, 1968 in Saginaw, Michigan, USA. He is an actor, known for Spotlight (2015), Shrek the Musical (2013) and Ghost Town (2008). See full bio »

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Known For

Spotlight
Spotlight Matt Carroll
(2015)
Shrek the Musical
Shrek the Musical Shrek
(2013)
Ghost Town
Ghost Town Irish Eddie
(2008)
Friends with Kids
Friends with Kids Husband in Restaurant
(2011)
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 2020 A Higher Loyalty (TV Mini-Series) (pre-production)
Mark Giuliano
- Episode #1.1 ... Mark Giuliano
 2020 West Side Story (post-production)
Officer Krupke
 2020 Devs (TV Mini-Series) (post-production)
Anton
- Episode #1.2 (2020) ... Anton
 2019 Bombshell
Brian Wilson (uncredited)
 2019 Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (TV Series)
Lawyer
- SLAPP Suits (2019) ... Lawyer
 2019 The Kitchen
Jimmy Brennan
 2019 Dark Phoenix
President of the United States
 2018 First Man
Joe Walker
 2017-2018 13 Reasons Why (TV Series)
Andy Baker
- Bye (2018) ... Andy Baker
- The Little Girl (2018) ... Andy Baker
- The Third Polaroid (2018) ... Andy Baker
- The Smile at the End of the Dock (2018) ... Andy Baker
- The Chalk Machine (2018) ... Andy Baker
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 2018 All These Small Moments
Tom Sheffield
 2018 Song of Back and Neck
Stone
 2017 Civil (TV Movie)
Graham Beller
 2017 1922
Sheriff Jones
 2017 Mark Felt
Robert Kunkel
 2017 Molly's Game
Brad
 2017 Manhunt (TV Series)
Professor Henry Murray
- Ted (2017) ... Professor Henry Murray
 2017/I Trouble
Logan
 2017 Rebel in the Rye
Giroux
 2015 Mozart in the Jungle (TV Series)
Ludwig van Beethoven
- Amusia (2015) ... Ludwig van Beethoven (as Brian D'arcy James)
 2015/III Sisters
Jerry
 2015/I Spotlight
Matt Carroll
 2014 Hoke (TV Movie)
Henry Hickey
 2014 The Funtastix (TV Series)
Andrew
 2014 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series)
Adam Brubeck
- Producer's Backend (2014) ... Adam Brubeck
 2014 Time Out of Mind
Mark
 2014 Submissions Only (TV Series)
Read Whatley
- Petit Sweet Ending with N (2014) ... Read Whatley
 2013 Ironside (TV Series)
Bill Broughton
- Pilot (2013) ... Bill Broughton
 2013 Shrek the Musical
Shrek (as Brian D'Arcy James)
 2012-2013 Smash (TV Series)
Frank Houston
- The Nominations (2013) ... Frank Houston
- The Tonys (2013) ... Frank Houston
- On Broadway (2013) ... Frank Houston
- Bombshell (2012) ... Frank Houston
- Previews (2012) ... Frank Houston
Show all 18 episodes
 2013 The Good Wife (TV Series)
Detective Nolan
- Rape: A Modern Perspective (2013) ... Detective Nolan
 2013 It Could Be Worse (TV Series)
Happy
- I Forgive You! (2013) ... Happy
 2013 Admission
Christopher Flynn
 2012 Bird in a Box (Short)
Walter
 2012 The Fitzgerald Family Christmas
Skippy (as Brian D'Arcy James)
 2012 The Big C (TV Series)
Tim
- Killjoy (2012) ... Tim
- How Bazaar (2012) ... Tim
- Life Rights (2012) ... Tim
 2012 Game Change (TV Movie)
Ted Frank
 2011 Person of Interest (TV Series)
Wheeler
- Pilot (2011) ... Wheeler
 2011 Friends with Kids
Husband in Restaurant
 2008/I Ghost Town
Irish Eddie
 2006 Rescue Me (TV Series)
Veterinarian
- Discovery (2006) ... Veterinarian
 2004 Neurotica
Andrew
 2003 Medal of Honor: Rising Sun (Video Game)
Davis / Pvt. Brooks (voice, as Brian D'Arcy James)
 2002 G
Lloyd (as Brian Darcy James)
 2002 Monday Night Mayhem (TV Movie)
Al Michaels (uncredited)
 2001 The Education of Max Bickford (TV Series)
Bary Sheppard / Gary
- Do It Yourself (2001) ... Bary Sheppard
- In the Details (2001) ... Gary
 1999 Exiled
Brinkley
 1995 The City (TV Series)
Mark / Ned Ashton (1997)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

: Plays Peter in "The Pavilion" play by Craig Wright (Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, New York City, New York, USA). See more »

Publicity Listings:

6 Articles | See more »

Alternate Names:

Brian D'Arcy James | Brian D'arcy James | Brian Darcy James

Height:

5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Trivia:

Was nominated for Broadway's Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role - Musical) for "Sweet Smell of Success." See more »

Trademark:

Big bushy eyebrows

Star Sign:

Cancer
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