- Originally from the east coast, James Wellington spent his early adult years in the casino gambling industry. Since becoming a performer in the late 1980's he has become an established character actor with recurring roles on NYPD Blue, Young & Restless and Las Vegas with guest spots on dozens of other television productions. He is also credited with distinctive roles in films such as Mean Guns, Too Fast, Too Young and the critically acclaimed Daydreamer with Aaron Paul. James has a strong supporting role in the feature Red Sky, directed by Mario Von Peebles and an important role in The Gambler with Mark Wahlberg. His voice credits include the lead role in the award winning animated film The Agitated.
- IMDb mini biography by: Anonymous
- SpouseJeri McBride(January 7, 1991 - March 15, 2015) (her death)
- Played Edward Furlong's father in the Aerosmith Aerosmith: Livin' on the Edge (1993) video which won the 1993 MTV Video Of The Year award.
- Always a dog lover, James has transitioned from owning AKC champion bred Rottweiler and Doberman animals to mixed-bred rescued "mutts".
- Was a golden Gloves boxer as a teenager.
- Worked in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA as a craps, blackjack and roulette dealer in the 1970's.
- Worked for Benny Binion as a Floorman during the first "World Series Of Poker" championship at The Horseshoe Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
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