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Liam James Biography

Birth Place:
British Columbia, Canada
Profession
Actor

Fast Facts

  • Is the son of former Olympic wrestler Derek James, and followed in his father's footsteps by joining the wrestling team in high school
  • Began acting at age 10, when his mother's casting-agent friend started getting him some work as an extra and a body double
  • Described himself as being similar to his character Jack on The Killing
  • Received the 2013 Young Hollywood Award for Male Breakthrough Performance for his role as Duncan in The Way, Way Back
  • Has one blue eye and one green eye

Awards

  • 2014Critics' Choice Movie Awards-Best Young Actor/Actress: nominated

Relationships

  • Derek James -- Father