John James

Birth Name:

John James Anderson

Birth Place:

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer

Was accepted to study at Manhattan's American Academy of Dramatic Arts
The son of legendary New York radio personality Herb Oscar Anderson
In 1989, married Miss Australia 1978, actress Denise Coward
Landed first major role in 1976 on the "Search for Tomorrow" soap opera as Tom "Junior" Bergman
Quote: "(On auditioning for roles) "I don't get emotional about rejections․ I just figure that if I don't get a part, I wasn't right for it․ Every actor is a different color․""
Best known for his role as Jeff Colby in the prime-time soap opera, "Dynasty," during the 1980s, he also worked in the "As the World Turns" and "All My Children" daytime soap operas
Family resides on a 230-acre farm in Cambridge, NY, where he often works with a local theatre group

1986Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
1986Soap Opera Digest Award - Favorite Super Couple on a Prime Time Serial:Nominated
1988Soap Opera Digest Award - Favorite Super Couple: Prime Time:Nominated
2019Rising Tide Award - Feature Film:Winner

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