Biography

James Gault, affectionately known as "Cowboy Jim," is a versatile actor and producer. Headed full speed into 2026! James has a feature film releasing in March 2026 with Rob Diamond Films as the character Dean Waters in "Gabriella". James played Mr. Burdick in "Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 3," a film penned and directed by the legendary Kevin Costner. He also took on the character of Carl in the anticipated television series "Dusty Bluffs," directed by the amazing MP Cunningham and written by the magic pen of Jer Jackson.

Past successful projects for James, including notable performances in "Lady in the Locket," "Homeless," "Finding Ruby Mayweather," and "Jeffrey the Jinx."

Director Diamond has praised James's dedication, stating, "Gault shows up on set like he is familiar with the end zone."

Beyond acting, James is an accomplished horseman, rancher, CEO of 2 companies and long term director for a board of directors for a 3rd company - bringing genuine expertise to roles that demand such skills. He has provided horses and other animals, including cows, donkeys, and his cherished pig, Porsche, for various film sets. Directors have drawn comparisons between James and esteemed actors like Robert Duvall and Richard Farnsworth.

When between roles, James is a singer / song writer. James Gault and the Gettin Ruff Band have released 8 songs in 2025 with a few more in the can. Stay tuned in 2026!
- IMDb mini biography by: Dave Bresnahan, publicist

James lives on a horse ranch with his horses and slew of misfit animals including Big Bessie the cow, Porsche the pig, Rae Lynn the sheep, Tank the duck, Julio the donk, Bob the goat and many more.

Personal goal to play Bob Weir when it comes time for a Grateful Dead movie.

James Gault is also a singer songwriter. You can find his music on all platforms under James Gault and The Gettin Ruff Band.

James Gault can often be heard saying and writing "Full Speed Ahead"!