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| Jim was born in Omaha Nebraska on Offutt Airforce Base, better known as SAC Headquarters. Eventually returning to the sunshine state where Jim's parents (Jim Sr. and Cookie) are from, Jim began his acting career for the stage at the tender age of 13 when he appeared in his 1st school play, "A Thousand Clowns," at Seminole High School, in Seminole Florida. Jim accepted a Football scholarship to Illinois State University as a Theatre Major, where he became involved with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company, founded by Gary Sinise and John Malkovich. But before Jim could begin his full-time Professional acting in Los Angeles, Jim would first play Professional Football for a total of five years. Jim's career started in 1981 with the Hamilton Tigers Cats in the CFL (Canadian Football League). Followed by short stints with the Chicago Bears ('81) & the Baltimore Colts ('82). His Football career ended when he retired in 1985, after spending three seasons with the Tampa Bay Bandits in the USFL('83-'85). However, playing for the Bandits was a blessing in disguise. One of the owners of the Bandits was Burt Reynolds, who was instrumental in setting Jim's career in Los Angeles in action. Jim began auditioning for productions during the off-seasons. Before moving to L.A., Jim landed parts in "Miami Vice(1984)", "Cocoon(1985)"& "D.A.R.Y.L.(1985)". Since then Jim's 30 year entertainment tenure includes starring in over 30 theatrical plays for the stage (6 of which he has written, produced & directed in Los Angeles). Jim's also starred and guest-starred in over 50 roles in films "U.S. Seals(1999)", "Operation Delta Force III, Clear Target(1998)", "Armageddon(1998)",TV Series "Enterprise(2001)", "JAG(1995)", and Soaps, "All My Children(1970)". Besides acting, James has most recently Written, Produced & Directed a poignant romantic dramedy entitled "An American Reunion(2002)", one of 31 screenplays he has written and intended on Producing. Currently, James is in pre-production on a TV Series called "Supernatural (2005)", which he will Executive Produce & Direct. Jim lives Los Angeles with his actress wife Jodi Knotts "Junior(1995)" (Don Knotts' cousin) and their two sons, JJ and Jadon. He also has three siblings Tony(TX), Marlaine Kline (FLA) and Chris(FLA).
James is currently in PreProduction on 'National Lampoon's, The Last Guy on Earth.' James will Produce and Direct this film lensing in October 2005, Starring Rob Schneider, as the last guy on earth. For more information, visit their website: http://www.IMDB.com
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