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John James(II)

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John James in Dynasty (1981)
It follows the U.S. President's son in his lifestyle and his scandalous business dealings.
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My Son Hunter (2022)
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John James Anderson is most well known for his ten-year role as 'Jeff Colby' on the 1980's prime time TV soaps Dynasty (1981) and The Colbys (1985). John was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of radio broadcaster Herb Oscar Anderson, and brother of actor Herb Anderson.

He first starred in small roles in TV series like Fantasy Island (1977) and The Love Boat (1976), before being offered the character of Jeff in Dynasty (1981) and its spin-off The Colbys (1985). He appeared in the first episode 'Oil' (1981) and remained until the last episode 'Catch 22' (1989), returning later for the film Dynasty: The Reunion.

John then took nearly fifteen years out of the acting business, except for the odd TV movie and a role in the action thriller Icebreaker (2000) with Sean Astin and Bruce Campbell.

He returned (2003-08) with the long running hit series As the World Turns (1956) and the equally successful All My Children (1970). He also starred in the drama Lightning: Fire from the Sky (2001) alongside Jesse Eisenberg and John Schneider.

John lives with his wife and two children in New York, New York.
BornApril 18
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Known for

    Dynasty (1981)
    Dynasty
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Jeff Colby
    Sean Young, John James, Sam J. Jones, Laura James, and Ryan Wesen in Axcellerator (2020)
    Axcellerator
    4.7
    • Sy
    • 2020
    Charlton Heston, Stephanie Beacham, Maxwell Caulfield, Katharine Ross, Tracy Scoggins, Barbara Stanwyck, John James, Emma Samms, and Claire Yarlett in The Colbys (1985)
    The Colbys
    6.0
    TV Series
    • Jeff Colby
    Susan Lucci, Debbi Morgan, Rebecca Budig, Cameron Mathison, and Darnell Williams in All My Children (1970)
    All My Children
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Jeff Martin

    Credits

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    Actor



    • The Legend of Van Dorn
      • Mayor Haines
      • Post-production



    • Aras Bulut Iynemli in Atatürk 1881-1919 (2024)
      Atatürk 1881-1919
      8.7
      TV Mini Series
      • Von Der Goltz
      • 2024
    • Find Her (2022)
      Find Her
      3.7
      • Robert Marks
      • 2022
    • Tales (2017)
      Tales
      5.6
      TV Series
      • Asa
      • 2022
    • Laurence Fox, John James, and Gina Carano in My Son Hunter (2022)
      My Son Hunter
      4.4
      • Joe Biden
      • 2022
    • Evil at the Door (2022)
      Evil at the Door
      2.4
      • Roebuck
      • 2022
    • Hanna Ciubotaru in A Friend in the Woods (2022)
      A Friend in the Woods
      TV Series
      • Einy Doran
      • 2022
    • Reba McEntire and John Schneider in Christmas in Tune (2021)
      Christmas in Tune
      7.0
      TV Movie
      • Richard
      • 2021
    • ObamaGate: The Movie (2020)
      ObamaGate: The Movie
      2.7
      • James Comey
      • 2020
    • Sean Young, John James, Sam J. Jones, Laura James, and Ryan Wesen in Axcellerator (2020)
      Axcellerator
      4.7
      • Sy
      • 2020
    • Bobby Campo and Lily Anne Harrison in Christmas Camp (2018)
      Christmas Camp
      5.7
      TV Movie
      • Ben
      • 2018
    • The Lost Day (2016)
      The Lost Day
      4.5
      Video
      • Tom
      • 2016
    • As the World Turns (1956)
      As the World Turns
      6.2
      TV Series
      • Rick Decker
      • 2003–2008
    • Anna Nicole Smith, Gladise Jiminez, and Lenise Sorén in Illegal Aliens (2007)
      Illegal Aliens
      2.7
      • Big Tony
      • 2007
    • Susan Lucci, Debbi Morgan, Rebecca Budig, Cameron Mathison, and Darnell Williams in All My Children (1970)
      All My Children
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Jeff Martin
      • 2006–2007
    • Lightning: Fire from the Sky (2001)
      Lightning: Fire from the Sky
      4.4
      TV Movie
      • Porter Randall
      • 2001

    Producer



    • Sean Young, John James, Sam J. Jones, Laura James, and Ryan Wesen in Axcellerator (2020)
      Axcellerator
      4.7
      • executive producer
      • 2020
    • Anna Nicole Smith, Gladise Jiminez, and Lenise Sorén in Illegal Aliens (2007)
      Illegal Aliens
      2.7
      • executive producer
      • 2007

    Soundtrack



    • Marijke Amado, Jürgen von der Lippe, Frank Laufenberg, and Jürgen Triebel in WWF Club (1980)
      WWF Club
      6.4
      TV Series
      • performer: "Painted Dreams/Kaltes Herz" (uncredited)
      • 1985

    Videos7

    Official Teaser Trailer
    Trailer 0:24
    Official Teaser Trailer
    Theatrical Version
    Trailer 1:56
    Theatrical Version
    Theatrical Version
    Trailer 1:56
    Theatrical Version
    Axcellerator
    Trailer 1:28
    Axcellerator
    Christmas Camp
    Trailer 0:31
    Christmas Camp
    The Colbys
    Trailer 1:35
    The Colbys
    The Lost Day
    Trailer 1:17
    The Lost Day

    Personal details

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    • Height
      • 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
    • Born
      • April 18
      • Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
    • Spouse
      • Denise CowardApril 20, 1989 - present (2 children)
    • Children
      • Laura James
    • Parents
        Herbert Oscar Anderson
    • Relatives
        Herb Anderson(Sibling)
    • Other works
      Guest on "Live on Five".
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Pictorial
      • 2 Magazine Cover Photos

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      Daughter, Laura James, born 1991. Son, Philip, born 1992.

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