Peter Francis James (born September 16, 1956) is an American actor and
voice-over artist, distinguished by his strong baritone.James was born
September 16, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, to David James and Mary
Galloway James. He has five siblings.James's acting career began in
1979, when he appeared in a version of Shakespeare's Coriolanus,
starring Earle Hyman and Morgan Freeman.He received his first Obie
award for his portrayal of Claire in Jean Genet's The Maids. He
received his second Obie award, a Drama Desk award, and the Lortel
award for his portrayal of Colin Powell in Stuff Happens. He appeared
as Oscar opposite Dame Maggie Smith in Edward Albee's The Lady from
Dubuque at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, and reprised the role in New
York, opposite Jane Alexander.
voice-over artist, distinguished by his strong baritone.James was born
September 16, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, to David James and Mary
Galloway James. He has five siblings.James's acting career began in
1979, when he appeared in a version of Shakespeare's Coriolanus,
starring Earle Hyman and Morgan Freeman.He received his first Obie
award for his portrayal of Claire in Jean Genet's The Maids. He
received his second Obie award, a Drama Desk award, and the Lortel
award for his portrayal of Colin Powell in Stuff Happens. He appeared
as Oscar opposite Dame Maggie Smith in Edward Albee's The Lady from
Dubuque at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, and reprised the role in New
York, opposite Jane Alexander.
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