James was born in Wilmington, NC. Raised on a Farm near Glenwood City, WI. Went to rural Camp Nine School for 8 years and graduated from Glenwood High School. Graduated from University of Wisconsin - River Falls, Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. He is a member of fraternity Kappa Theta/Phi Sigma Epsilon/Phi Sigma Kappa. Taught school in the areas of ElementaryEducation, Special Education, Learning Disabilities and Adult Education. Got interested in acting by taking class at College of Southern Nevada, acting in a theater play at the college 'You Can't Take it With You'. Has had training in voice over, doing radio skits and radio shows. Auditioned for the independent film, "Searching for Life", by Malcolm Brooks and got the role of 'Cowboy Bob', this was his first on screen acting role. "Mall Cop 2", appearing as a Mall Cop/Mall Cop Conventioneer. "Guard Dog" and "Sterling Silver". Also has speared in "1 Interrogation"; "Project: Puppies for Christmas" and "Night Mare Gate Box". Recently appeared in "The Oath: Outbreak". Show less «