James Wolk

Birth Name:

James Joseph Wolk

Birth Place:

Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Producer

Named to the board of the Brad Cohen Tourette Foundation after portraying the young man in "Front of the Class"
Was nominated for a 2013 Satellite Award for Best Acto rin a Supporting Role in a Series
Studied drama at the University of Michigan where he graduated in 2007
Moved to New York after college where he worked as a disc jockey and bartender while looking for acting roles
Quote: "I think you always want to be open to things․․․ it's just the matter of finding something I believe in, finding a character I believe in, and I think that's the way it should always be․ I'm looking for things that excite me․"
Landed his first role out of college on "As the World Turns" before permanently settling in Los Angeles in 2008
Only got the script for his role in the film "Front of the Class" the night before his audition for the part

2013Gold Derby TV Award - Drama Guest Actor:Winner
2013INOCA TV - Best Guest Actor in a Drama or Comedy Series:Nominated
2014Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated

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