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John James Biography

Birth Name:
John James Anderson
Birth Place:
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Profession
Actor

Fast Facts

  • Made his acting debut in 1976 in the soap opera Search for Tomorrow
  • Best known for his role as Jeff Colby in both the prime-time ABC soap opera Dynasty and the spin-off series The Colbys
  • Was a judge at the 1982 Miss USA pageant
  • Owns a 230-acre farm in Cambridge, NY

Awards

  • 1986Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated

Relationships

  • Herb Anderson -- Brother
  • Laura James -- Daughter
  • Herb Oscar Anderson -- Father
  • Phillip James -- Son