James Maslow Biography

Fast Facts

• Made his screen acting debut on the TV series "iCarly" in 2008
• Because he was bored with school, he began attending a performing arts school in the eighth grade
• First began singing at the age of 6, when he was a member of the San Diego Children's Choir
• Quote: "[on his fans] "They mean the world․ We couldn't still be doing this without them․ We're so lucky․""
• Quote: "The more that people told me I wouldn't make it and couldn't do what I wanted to do, the more I smiled and was encouraged to be as good and big and successful as I could be․"
• Quote: "[on acting versus music] "If I had to pick, it would be film․ That's my ultimate goal․ But I'm still going to continue to write music for myself and others․ I love it․ I grew up loving it, and I'll never let it go․""
• An accomplished musician, he plays several instruments including the drums, piano and guitar
• Best known for playing James Diamond in "Big Time Rush" and as a member of the music group by the same name