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James Spader

James Spader

Acting·1960·50 films

James Todd Spader (/ˈspeɪdər/ SPAY-dər; born February 7, 1960) is an American actor. He is known for often portraying eccentric and morally ambiguous characters. He began his career in critically acclaimed independent films before transitioning into television, where he has received acclaim and many awards, including three Primetime Emmy Awards and nominations for three Golden Globe Awards, and ten Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Filmography

Avengers: Age of Ultron
Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)Ultron (voice)
Lincoln
Lincoln (2012)W.N. Bilbo
Stargate
Stargate (1994)Dr. Daniel Jackson
Wall Street
Wall Street (1987)Roger Barnes
Secretary
Secretary (2002)Mr. Grey
Crash
Crash (1996)James Ballard
Pretty in Pink
Pretty in Pink (1986)Steff McKee
sex, lies, and videotape
sex, lies, and videotape (1989)Graham Dalton
Wolf
Wolf (1994)Stewart Swinton
The Homesman
The Homesman (2014)Aloysius Duffy
Mannequin
Mannequin (1987)Mr. Richards
The Watcher
The Watcher (2000)FBI Special Agent Joel Campbell
Supernova
Supernova (2000)Nick Vanzant
Baby Boom
Baby Boom (1987)Ken Arrenberg
Shorts
Shorts (2009)Carbon Black
Less Than Zero
Less Than Zero (1987)Rip
2 Days in the Valley
2 Days in the Valley (1996)Lee Woods
Endless Love
Endless Love (1981)Keith
White Palace
White Palace (1990)Max Baron
Bad Influence
Bad Influence (1990)Michael Boll
Bob Roberts
Bob Roberts (1992)Chuck Marlin
Alien Hunter
Alien Hunter (2003)Julian Rome
Tuff Turf
Tuff Turf (1985)Morgan Hiller
Dream Lover
Dream Lover (1994)Ray Reardon
The New Kids
The New Kids (1985)Eddie Dutra
Jack's Back
Jack's Back (1988)John Allen Wesford / Richard Wesford
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen (2012)(archive footage)
True Colors
True Colors (1991)Tim Gerrity
BRATS
BRATS (2024)Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Critical Care
Critical Care (1997)Dr. Werner Ernst
The Pentagon Papers
The Pentagon Papers (2003)Daniel Ellsberg
Speaking of Sex
Speaking of Sex (2001)Dr. Roger Klink
The Rachel Papers
The Rachel Papers (1989)Deforest
I Witness
I Witness (2003)Douglas Draper
Shadow of Fear
Shadow of Fear (2004)William Ashbury
Keys to Tulsa
Keys to Tulsa (1997)Ronnie Stover
The Music of Chance
The Music of Chance (1993)Jack Pozzi
Curtain Call
Curtain Call (1998)Stevenson Lowe
Slow Burn
Slow Burn (2000)Marcus
The Stickup
The Stickup (2002)John Parker
Storyville
Storyville (1992)Cray Fowler
A Killer in the Family
A Killer in the Family (1983)Donny Tison
Driftwood
Driftwood (1997)The Man
Starcrossed
Starcrossed (1985)Joey Callaghan
Cocaine: One Man's Seduction
Cocaine: One Man's Seduction (1983)Buddy Gant
Greasy Lake
Greasy Lake (1988)Digby
Family Secrets
Family Secrets (1984)Lowell Everall
Diner
Diner (1983)Fenwick
Team-Mates
Team-Mates (1978)Jimmy
Discovery Atlas: China Revealed
Discovery Atlas: China Revealed (2006)Narrator (voice)