James Remar

Birth Name:

William James Remar

Birth Place:

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Received the Life Career Award from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films in 2012
Trained at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York
Was inspired to become an actor after seeing the film "Spartacus" at the age of seven
Quote: "Any good actor is a character actor․"
Quote: "I'm expressing myself by acting․ I'm learning about myself, and I'm making a living․ I hope to do much more of it, so I can contribute my share to the world․"
Frequently takes on the role of villainous characters
Is primarily known for portraying arrogant, mischievous characters
Is the voice behind the Lexus commercials in 2009
Voiced the character Executor Hideo in the video game "Destiny" in 2014

2007Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actor on Television:Nominated
2009Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
2010Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
2011Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
2012Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
2012SDFCS Award - Best Ensemble Performance:Nominated
2013Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
2014BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama:Winner
2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama:Nominated
2014Prism Award - Male Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline:Nominated
2026Saturn Award - Best Guest Star in a Television Series:Nominated

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