A stage-trained English actor who appeared in a plethora of TV series in his homeland before making a splash stateside as an unstable traitor who sells out the human race on the remake of
Battlestar Galactica, Callis graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and promptly picked up a Jack Tinker Award for Most Promising Newcomer for his theatrical debut in
Old Wicked Songs. After popping up on British TV, he made the leap to the big screen in 2001, appearing as one of the title character's confidants in
Bridget Jones's Diary and also writing, codirecting and starring in the little-seen, ironically titled feature
Beginner's Luck. But his luck certainly changed for the better when he landed his villainous role on the Sci Fi Channel's signature series.
James Callis Fast Facts:
- Parents owned a London bed-and-breakfast.
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Often confused with actor Alexander Siddig, who played Dr. Bashir on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Interestingly, Battlestar Galactica executive producer Ronald D. Moore was also a producer on DS9. Presumably he noticed the resemblance.
- James Callis Relationships:
- Josh - Son
- Neha - Wife
- College:
- University of York, York, England (BA in English and Related Literature, 1993); London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, London, England (1996)
