James Spader

Date of Birth: February 7, 1960

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Date of Death: (Leave blank as James Spader is alive)

Biography

James Todd Spader is an American actor known for his distinctive voice and eccentric roles in both film and television. Born on February 7, 1960, in Boston, Massachusetts, Spader began his career in the 1980s with supporting roles in films like “Endless Love” and “Pretty in Pink.” His breakout role came in 1989 when he played the enigmatic Graham Dalton in “Sex, Lies, and Videotape,” a performance that earned him the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival. Spader continued to build a versatile career with notable roles in “Stargate,” “Crash,” and “Secretary.” He gained widespread acclaim on television with his portrayal of the morally ambiguous lawyer Alan Shore in “The Practice” and “Boston Legal,” earning three Emmy Awards. More recently, he has captivated audiences as Raymond “Red” Reddington in NBC’s “The Blacklist.” Spader’s unique ability to bring complexity and depth to his characters has made him a standout performer in Hollywood. He is known for his meticulous approach to acting, often immersing himself deeply in his roles.

5 Interesting Facts about James Spader

1. James Spader is known for his distinctive voice, which has led to opportunities in voice acting, including the character Ultron in “Avengers: Age of Ultron.”

2. He dropped out of Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, before graduating to pursue a career in acting.

3. Spader has three Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, all for his role as Alan Shore.

4. He has a reputation for being selective about his roles, often choosing complex and unconventional characters.

5. Outside of acting, Spader is known to have a keen interest in cooking and is an avid reader.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from James Spader

1. “I have a very strange relationship with time. I’m not very aware of it.”

2. “I think it’s more interesting to embrace who you really are if you can afford it.”

3. “I think that the most important thing for people to take away from my work is to be entertained.”

4. “I have a very low threshold for disorder; it offends my sensibilities.”

5. “I like to be able to play a character and act out a lot of things which I can’t or don’t do in my normal everyday life.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by James Spader is estimated to be around $20 million.

Children

James Spader has three children. He has two sons, Sebastian and Elijah, with his first wife, Victoria Kheel. He also has a son named Nathaneal with his current partner, Leslie Stefanson.