Biography

James A. House is a retired U.S. Army Veteran. He is a trained actor who performed the lead role of Bass Reeves in the 2010 feature film titled Bass Reeves, he has performed in several theatrical productions and short films. James is also a film, television and stage play director, he has directed over 20 stage plays with Spare The Rod, Spoil The Child starring Pastor Shirley Caesar being his latest. As an acting coach, he has coached actors on TV shows such as The Rickey Smiley Show, Tyler Perry's House of Payne and Tyler Perry's Assisted Living. In addition, James has served as assistant writer to Comedian J. Anthony Brown on The Judge Steve Harvey Show. He has received awards such as The Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016, the Pan-Hellenic Award from N.C. State University. He is the Founder and CEO of his non-profit organization House Theatre Arts Group, which work with undeserved children in the arts.
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James A. House is an American actor, director, acting coach, and filmmaker known for his lead portrayal of the historical lawman Bass Reeves in the 2010 independent film Bass Reeves and for his extensive contributions to theater direction and television coaching. A retired U.S. Army veteran, House has built a multifaceted career in the entertainment industry, blending on-screen acting with behind-the-scenes roles across film, television, and stage. He has directed more than 20 stage plays, including notable productions featuring Pastor Shirley Caesar, and founded the non-profit House Theatre Arts Group to provide arts education to underserved children. House has served as an acting coach on several Tyler Perry-affiliated series, including Tyler Perry's Assisted Living and Tyler Perry's House of Payne, and has taken on additional responsibilities such as assistant director, producer, editor, and assistant writer on various independent projects and shows like Judge Steve Harvey. His work often draws on his military background, with frequent casting in authoritative roles in short films and independent features. In recognition of his volunteer efforts in the arts and community, House received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016
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