Stephan James Biography (Age, Height, Girlfriend and More)

Stephan James Biography (Age, Height, Weight, Girlfriend, Family, Career & More)

Stephan James is a Canadian actor known for his role in television series and films. He is well-known for his role as Jesse Owens in the film Race.

Personal Details

Physical Appearance

Personal Life (Family, Friends, Girlfriends, Children)

Acting Career

James started his acting career in 2010 with the television film My Babysitter’s a Vampire, in which he played the role of Jock. He has appeared in other television films like 12 Dates of Christmas, The Gabby Douglas Story, Apple Mortgage Cake, and Unveiled. He has appeared in television series like How To Be Indie, Degrassi: The Next Generation, Clue, The L.A. Complex, Cracked, The Book of Negroes, and Shots Fired.

In the series Homecoming, he played the role of Walter Cruz, which got him nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama. The other series, #FreeRayshawn, he played the role of Rayshawn Morris, which got him the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series nomination. Currently, he plays the lead role of Baden in the series Surface.

James has appeared in films like Home Again, Perfect Sisters, The Dependables, When The Games Stands Tall, Selma, Lost After Dark, If Beale Street Could Talk, 21 Bridges, National Champions, and Delia’s Gone. In the film Race, he played the role of Jesse Owns, which got him the Canadian Screen Award for Best Actor, and a nomination for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture.

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Early Life and Personal Details

James was born on December 16, 1993, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In 2011, he graduated from Jarvis Collegiate Institute. His elder brother Shamier Anderson is also an actor. In 2016, James and his brother founded a non-profit organization called B.L.A.C.K. Canada (Building A Legacy in Acting, Cinema + Knowledge).

In 2020, the brothers announced an extension of the organization called The Black Academy. The organization showcases Black talent across the country in various fields like arts, entertainment, sports, and culture. The Black Academy aims to build a coalition of supporters who can fund, mentor and support Black excellence in Canada.

His height is 6 feet 1 inch, weight is 84kgs, hair color is black, and eye color is black. His net worth is estimated to be $30 million.

Stephan James Movies

Stephan James Movies, TV Shows

Stephan James Biography (Age, Height, Weight, Girlfriend, Family, Career & More)