Biography

James was born in a small town in Western Kentucky. His parents moved to St. Louis, Missouri when he was three. James always had an interest in Films and TV. His folks, Jim and Lois, enjoyed the same enthusiasm for movies. In the Summer time it was the Drive-In Theater on Friday nights. The cost of this was $1.50 for adults and children under 12 were free. Popcorn and soda, Blankets on the roof of the car. The sound of a mono speaker, there were 3 Films shown. His earliest memories of Films, Cool Hand Luke, The Graduate, Midnight Cowboy. Fortunately for James his parents didn't edit the movies the family saw. Late at night he would sneak down to the Famly living room and watch the "Bijuo Picture Show". Late night movies, for free. All the best Gangster Pictures and Westerns, Bogie, Grant, McQueen, Neuman, Redford and on and on. James went to College in Southern Missouri but had no interest in Theater or the Arts. It was not until a friend of his asked him to read the stage directions of a play he had written, did his interest begin. Since that time he has improved his craft and has had success in the business.
- IMDb mini biography by: Gail Harrison