James Spader Biography
James Spader, who was born on 7th February in 1960 in Boston, Massachusetts, is a well-known American actor who became famous for his remarkable skills of acting in many TV series as well as American films. Many of his most popular films include, “Secretary”, “Avengers: Age of Ultron” as well as “Videotape”. Among TV series, he is best known for the ABC sitcom named “The Practice” in which he acted the role of Alan Shore. Apart from this he also appeared in many TV shows and has made a huge name in the American film industry with his hard work.
Physical Appearance
James Spader’s height is 5 feet 10 inches and his weight is approximately 85kg. his body measurements include 32-26-32. He has light brown eyes and medium brown colored hair. He is having a very attractive personality.
Birth and Family
James Spader was born on 7th February in 1960 in Boston, Massachusetts to an American respected family. his father’s name is Stoddard Greenwood “Todd” Spader, while his mother’s name is Jean Spader. He has two sisters named Libby Spader and Annie Spader.
Education
James Spader got his early education from many schools including The Pike School, Philips academy as well as Brooks School. When he became 17 years old, he dropped out of his educational career to make a career in the field of acting. Before becoming an actor, he did many small jobs in different areas just to get some experience, including the job of a stable boy, teaching yoga, driving a meat truck as well as bar-tending.
Bio/Wiki |
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Full Name | James Todd Spader |
Nickname | Jimmy |
Profession | Actor |
Physical Stats & More |
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Height (approx.) | 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) |
Weight (approx.) | 76 kg (167.5 lbs) |
Figure Measurements | Average |
Eye Color | Brown |
Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Career |
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Debut | Team-Mates |
Famous for | portraying eccentric characters in films such as the drama Sex, Lies, and Videotape (1989), the action science fiction film Stargate (1994), the controversial psychological thriller Crash (1996), and the erotic romance Secretary (2002). In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he played the titular character of Ultron in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), which he portrayed through voice and motion capture. |
Personal Life |
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Date of Birth | February 07, 1960 |
Age | 60 years old. |
Birthplace | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
Nationality | American |
Hometown | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
School | The Pike School, Brooks School, Phillips Academy |
College/University | Not known |
Educational Qualification | Not known |
Hobbies | Acting |
Relationships & Affairs |
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Marital Status | Married |
Affairs/
Girl friends |
Leslie Stefanson (2002–) |
Family |
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Parents | Father: Stoddard Greenwood “Todd” Spader
Mother: Jean Fraser Spader |
Siblings | Brother(s): None
Sister(s): Libby Spader, Annie Spader |
Wife / husband | Leslie Stefanson (2002–) |
Children | Son(s): Nathaneal Spader, Elijah Spader, Sebastian Spader
Daughter(s): None |
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Net Worth |
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Salary | $125,000 for single episode |
Net worth | $25 million |
Career
After getting an education, when he became 17 years old, he dropped out of his educational career to make a career in the field of acting. He started his acting career in 1978 from the film “Team-Mates” as a minor role and then in 1981 he played the lead character in the movie “Endless Love”. Then his career began and he acted in many popular movies including “Secretary”, “Avengers: Age of Ultron” as well as “Wall Street”. He did many romantic as well as critically acclaimed movies.
Apart from his appearances in American movies, he also used to act in many TV series including “The family trees”, “The practice” as well as “Boston legal” which took him to huge fame in further years. He is currently working too, making his future more bright, wealthier and successful.
Personal Life
James Spader married the love of his life named Victoria Kheel in the year 1987, together they both were yoga trainers and met at a yoga institution. They were blessed with two sons, the first one named Sebastian in 1989 and the second one Elijah in 1992. But unfortunately, due to some personal issues, they both divorced in the year 2005. After being separated James Spader started dating his co-star from Stickup named Leslie Stefanson and now they both are blessed with a son named Nathaneal.
Net Worth
James Spader has gained huge fame, wealth and success throughout his life from his remarkable career. He has made huge worth from appearing in many American movies as well as TV series. He used to charge approximately $125,000 for single episode acting and has a net worth of approximately $25 million. With has huge success and fame he is living a happily married life along with his family.
Awards and Achievements
James Spader has been very successful throughout his career, gaining many awards and achievements.
- At the Golden Globe Awards, he has been nominated thrice
- Out of 4, he won 3 Prime-time Emmy awards
- Satellite Award for “The Boston Legal” in 2006
- For being the best actor, in 1989 he won the Cannes film festival award
- 10 times nominated for Screen Actor Guild Awards
- Saturn awards
- People’s choice award nominations
- Independent Spirit Awards.
Interesting Facts of James Spader
- James Spader was born on 7th February in 1960 in Boston, Massachusetts
- He is a well-known American actor who became famous for his remarkable skills of acting in many TV series as well as American films.
- Many of his most popular films include, “Secretary”, “Avengers: Age of Ultron” as well as “Videotape”.
- Among TV series, he is best known for the ABC sitcom named “The Practice” in which he acted the role of Alan Shore.
- Apart from this he also appeared in many TV shows and has made a huge name in the American film industry with his hard work.
- When he became 17 years old, he dropped out of his educational career to make a career in the field of acting.
- Before becoming an actor, he did many small jobs in different areas just to get some experience
- James Spader married the love of his life named Victoria Kheel in the year 1987 and divorced in 2005, having 2 sons.
- James Spader has been very successful throughout his career, gaining many awards and achievements.
- He used to charge approximately $125,000 for single episode acting and has a net worth of approximately $25 million.
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