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James Read

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia James Christopher Read (born July 31, 1953) is an American actor. Read was born in Buffalo, New York
Born: Fri, Jul 31 1953
Birthplace: Buffalo, New York, USA
James Read is 71 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Fame
Fame
James Read was 56 in Fame as 'Alice's Dad'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 23 2009
Poster of A Lot Like Love
A Lot Like Love
James Read was 51 in A Lot Like Love as 'Brent Friehl'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 21 2005
Poster of Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde
James Read was 49 in Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde as 'Elle's Father'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 02 2003
Poster of Not Another Teen Movie
Not Another Teen Movie
James Read was 48 in Not Another Teen Movie as 'Preston's Father'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 2001
Poster of Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde
James Read was 47 in Legally Blonde as 'Elle's Father'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 2001
Poster of Indiscreet
Indiscreet
James Read was 45 in Indiscreet as 'Zachariah Dodd'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1998
Poster of Walking Thunder
Walking Thunder
James Read was 43 in Walking Thunder as 'Abner Murdock'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Full Circle
Full Circle
James Read was 43 in Full Circle as 'Judge Carter'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 09 1996
Poster of When the Dark Man Calls
When the Dark Man Calls
James Read was 41 in When the Dark Man Calls as 'Detective Michael Lieberman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 14 1995
Poster of The Other Woman
The Other Woman
James Read was 41 in The Other Woman as 'Michael'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of The President's Child
The President's Child
James Read was 39 in The President's Child as 'Sen. James Guthrie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 27 1992
Poster of Love Crimes
Love Crimes
James Read was 38 in Love Crimes as 'Stanton Gray'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 24 1992
Poster of Back to Hannibal: The Return of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn
Back to Hannibal: The Return of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn
James Read was 37 in Back to Hannibal: The Return of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn as 'Hugh'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 21 1990
Poster of Web of Deceit
Web of Deceit
James Read was 37 in Web of Deceit as 'Paul Evanston'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 17 1990
Poster of Beaches
Beaches
James Read was 35 in Beaches as 'Michael Essex'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1988
Poster of Eight Men Out
Eight Men Out
James Read was 35 in Eight Men Out as 'Lefty Williams'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 1988
Poster of Lace 2
Lace 2
James Read was 32 in Lace 2 as 'Daryl Webster'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1985
Poster of Midas Valley
Midas Valley
James Read was 31 in Midas Valley as 'Josh Landau'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 27 1985
Poster of The Initiation
The Initiation
James Read was 31 in The Initiation as 'Peter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1984
Poster of Blue Thunder
Blue Thunder
James Read was 29 in Blue Thunder as 'Policeman at Bridge'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 05 1983
Poster of All Signs of Death
All Signs of Death
James Read will be 71+ in All Signs of Death as 'Westin Nye'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Bosch: Legacy
Bosch: Legacy
James Read was 68+ in Bosch: Legacy as 'RHD Capt. Rick Seals'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 05 2022
Poster of Station 19
Station 19
James Read was 64+ in Station 19 as 'Jonathan Clifton Tucker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 22 2018
Poster of The Orville
The Orville
James Read was 64+ in The Orville as 'Admiral Christie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 2017
Poster of This Is Us
This Is Us
James Read was 63+ in This Is Us as 'Duffy Collins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2016
Poster of Castle
Castle
James Read was 55+ in Castle as 'Anton McHugh'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 09 2009
Poster of Pepper Dennis
Pepper Dennis
James Read was 52+ in Pepper Dennis as 'Mr. Brinkman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 04 2006
Poster of Wildfire
Wildfire
James Read was 51+ in Wildfire as 'Ken Davis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 20 2005
Poster of Cold Case
Cold Case
James Read was 50+ in Cold Case as 'Prof. Robert Boreki (2008)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of American Dreams
American Dreams
James Read was 49+ in American Dreams as 'Mr. Mason'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 2002
Poster of Crossing Jordan
Crossing Jordan
James Read was 48+ in Crossing Jordan as 'Dean William Hargrave'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2001
Poster of Becker
Becker
James Read was 45+ in Becker as 'Dan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 02 1998
Poster of Charmed
Charmed
James Read was 45+ in Charmed as 'Victor Bennett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1998
Poster of Push
Push
James Read was 44+ in Push
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 06 1998
Poster of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
James Read was 43+ in Sabrina, the Teenage Witch as 'Ben'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1996
Poster of Profiler
Profiler
James Read was 43+ in Profiler
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1996
Poster of The Cape
The Cape
James Read was 43+ in The Cape
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 1996
Poster of 7th Heaven
7th Heaven
James Read was 43+ in 7th Heaven as 'James Carver'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 26 1996
Poster of Star Trek: Voyager
Star Trek: Voyager
James Read was 41+ in Star Trek: Voyager as 'Jaffen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 16 1995
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
James Read was 41+ in Touched by an Angel as 'Nick'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of Heaven Help Us
Heaven Help Us
James Read was 41+ in Heaven Help Us
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 25 1994
Poster of Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
James Read was 40+ in Intimate Portrait as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder
James Read was 40+ in Diagnosis: Murder as 'David McReynolds'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
James Read was 40+ in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 1993
Poster of Princesses
Princesses
James Read was 38+ in Princesses
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1991
Poster of Home Improvement
Home Improvement
James Read was 38+ in Home Improvement as 'Captain Jenkins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1991
Poster of Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton Story
Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton Story
James Read was 35+ in Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton Story as 'Cary Grant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 30 1989
Poster of Shell Game
Shell Game
James Read was 33+ in Shell Game
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 08 1987
Poster of North and South
North and South
James Read was 32+ in North and South as 'George Hazard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 03 1985
Poster of Lace II
Lace II
James Read was 31+ in Lace II as 'Daryl Webster'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 05 1985
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
James Read was 31+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Boyd Venton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Jessie
Jessie
James Read was 31+ in Jessie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 1984
Poster of Remington Steele
Remington Steele
James Read was 29+ in Remington Steele as 'Murphy Michaels'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of Cheers
Cheers
James Read was 29+ in Cheers as 'H.W. Sawyer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 30 1982
Poster of Matt Houston
Matt Houston
James Read was 29+ in Matt Houston
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 1982
Poster of Hotel
Hotel
James Read was 29+ in Hotel
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 21 1982
Poster of Trapper John, M.D.
Trapper John, M.D.
James Read was 26+ in Trapper John, M.D.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 23 1979
Poster of Columbo
Columbo
James Read was 18+ in Columbo as 'Wesley Corman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
James Read was 0+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951