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James Spader: Biography

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Birth Name: James Todd Spader
Birth Place: Boston, MA
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 02/07/1960, Aquarius
Profession: Actor

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In the '80s, Spader made his name playing a string of memorable big-screen baddies, from scummy rich kids (Pretty in Pink) to scheming yuppies (Wall Street). But sex, lies and videotape, which capitalized on his pretty-boy looks and offbeat (somewhat creepy) sexuality, turned him into a leading man. Although he never lacked for work, his career never quite took off, and Spader languished in substandard fare throughout most of the '90s. But his kinky turn as an S&M obsessed lawyer in 2002's Secretary reminded Hollywood what he was capable of and the next year he found his greatest success to date as an ethically challenged lawyer on the final season of The Practice and its 2004 spin-off Boston Legal.James Spader Fast Facts:

Jobs before becoming a successful actor included yoga instructor, busboy, truck driver, stable boy and railroad-car loader.
Studied acting at the Michael Chekhov School in New York.
Has extremely poor eyesight and cannot wear contacts. Has said that when his characters do not wear glasses he can barely make out the faces of the other actors in the scene.
Received Emmys in two consecutive years for portraying the same character in two series: The Practice in 2004 and Boston Legal in 2005.

James Spader Relationships:
Elijah Spader - Son
Sebastian Spader - Son
Todd Spader - Father
Victoria Kheel - Wife (separated)
Leslie Stefanson - Significant Other
Jean Spader - Mother
James Spader Awards:
2004 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Winner
2005 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Winner
2007 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Winner
2005 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama - Nominee
2008 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee

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