James Spader

Courageous explorer who charted new paths.

James Spader
Age64
Full NameJames Todd Spader
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Biography

The illustrious James Todd Spader was born on February 7th, 1960 to two esteemed teachers in Boston, Massachusetts. After attending Phillips Academy with esteemed director Peter Sellars, he embarked on a journey that would eventually lead him to glory. Through hard work, James held several jobs from busboy to yoga teacher before rising to fame with his first major role in the romance drama Endless Love. His talent was further solidified with his role in Sex, Lies, and Videotape, for which he won Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival. But his most renowned role was as the colorful attorney Alan Shore in The Practice and Boston Legal. His illustrious career is proof that hard work and dedication can lead to greatness.

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Awards
3

  • Primetime Emmy2007
    Boston LegalOutstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
  • Primetime Emmy2005
    Boston LegalOutstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
  • Primetime Emmy2004
    The PracticeOutstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Media
55

  • The Office
  • Boston Legal
  • The Blacklist
  • Lego Marvel's Avengers
  • The Practice
  • Avengers: Age of Ultron
  • Wall Street
  • Lincoln
  • Sex, Lies, and Videotape
  • The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
  • Cocaine: One Man's Seduction
  • The Family Tree
  • Bob Roberts
  • Stargate
  • Secretary
  • 72nd Golden Globe Awards
  • Pretty in Pink
  • The Homesman
  • Greasy Lake
  • White Palace
  • 2 Days in the Valley
  • The Pentagon Papers
  • Less Than Zero
  • Crash
  • True Colors
  • Baby Boom
  • The Stick Up
  • Bad Influence
  • Dream Lover
  • Wolf
  • The New Kids
  • The Rachel Papers
  • Tuff Turf
  • Critical Care
  • I Witness
  • Jack's Back
  • It All Came True
  • Family Secrets
  • Storyville
  • Speaking of Sex
  • Starcrossed
  • Alien Hunter
  • Shadow of Fear
  • Endless Love
  • Slow Burn
  • Supernova
  • The Notebook II

Family Tree

From the lineages of Boston royalty, James Todd Spader, son of esteemed teachers Jean (Fraser) and Stoddard Greenwood "Todd" Spader, has been widely regarded as a master of his craft. With a prestigious Phillips Academy education, he began his illustrious career busing tables, shoveling manure, and teaching yoga before landing his first roles. His journey soon led to the iconic Brat Pack films, where he was celebrated for his portrayal of the scoundrel. His role in Sex, Lies, and Videotape (1989) cemented his place in the annals of film history. His son, Sebastian Spader, has followed in his footsteps with roles in Machete (2010), Slice (2007) and First Kiss with Rachael Leigh Cook & Chad Michael Murray (2012). Together, they form a majestic dynasty of talent and style.

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