James was born in Toronto, Canada.
It wasn't until he accompanied a girlfriend to an interview at a commercial agency, and was the one that left with a contract, that he decided to give acting a try. He soon became one of the top male models and commercial actors in Toronto; his face ubiquitous throughout the city. In particular, he became famous for having his image plastered across the facade of the Musee Des Beaux-Arts in Montreal, Canada in a full-fledged 12th century Samurai Warrior outfit. This is when James decided to flee Toronto, and make a commitment to an acting career in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles brought James steady commercial work, but also opened up the world of television and film to him. He's been proud to work with great actors like George Clooney, William H. Macy, Jamie Kennedy, Dennis Haysbert, and directors like Paul Thomas Anderson, Simon West, and Betty Thomas, just to name a few.
