| James Remar Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 9 in |
| Weight | 72 kg |
| Date of Birth | December 31, 1953 |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Eye Color | Blue |
James Remar is an American actor and voice actor who has been cast in a number of movies such as The Warriors, The Long Riders, The Girl Next Door, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Speed Kills, Miracle on 34th Street, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, The Cotton Club, The Dream Team, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, Papa: Hemingway in Cuba, Drugstore Cowboy, The Night Watchman, Rites of Passage, What Lies Beneath, Hellraiser: Inferno, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Pineapple Express, Ratatouille, Django Unchained, and The Saint. He is also known for his television roles like playing Richard Wright in the romantic comedy-drama series S*x and the City, Harry Morgan in the crime drama series Dexter, Frank Gordon in the superhero crime drama series Gotham, Peter Gambi in the superhero drama series Black Lightning, Syd Vaslo in the espionage thriller series State of Affairs, James Evans in the medical drama series Grey’s Anatomy, Tonraq (voice) in the anime-influenced animated series The Legend of Korra, Tiny Bellows in the crime drama series The Huntress, and Cephalo in the fantasy drama series The Shannara Chronicles.
Born Name
William James Remar
Nick Name
James
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Nationality
Education
James Remar studied at John Ward Elementary School located in Newton, Massachusetts. Then, he attended Newton North High School.
He also trained at Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York City.
Occupation
Actor, Voice Actor
Family
- Father – S Roy Remar
- Mother – Elizabeth Mary
- Others – Hyman Remarman (Paternal Grandfather), Sarah Fannie/Faygie Cutler (Paternal Grandmother), Alexander Robert Boyle (Maternal Grandfather), Hannah Maria Shearson (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
James Remar has been signed with The Gersh Agency, Inc., Talent Agency, Beverly Hills, California, United States.
Net Worth
According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, his net worth has been $5 Million.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 9 in or 175 cm
Weight
72 kg or 158.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
James Remar has dated –
- Atsuko Remar (1984-Present) – He got married to Atsuko Remar in the year 1984 and the duo has been blessed with 2 children – a son named Jason Remar and a daughter named Lisa Remar.
Race / Ethnicity
White
James Remar is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent on his father’s side and has Irish/Northern Irish and English roots on his mother’s side.
Hair Color
Salt and Pepper
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Deep gravelly commanding voice
Brand Endorsements
He did voiceover work for the TV commercials for the Lexus cars between 2009 and 2010.
James Remar Facts
- He was 7 years old when he decided to become an actor after watching the 1960 epic historical drama film titled Spartacus.
- From 2006 to 2013, James Remar brought to life the character of Harry Morgan in the crime drama television series Dexter. He co-starred in the show alongside Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Lauren Vélez, Aimee Garcia, and others.
- For his role in Dexter, he received a Saturn Award nomination in the “Best Supporting Actor on Television” category in 2007.
- James Remar provided vocals to the character of Larousse (Gusteau’s garde manger) in the 2007 computer-animated comedy-drama film Ratatouille.
- Alongside Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kerry Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, Walton Goggins, and Don Johnson, James co-starred as Butch Pooch/Ace Speck in the 2012 revisionist Western film Django Unchained.
- He has been friends with actor Marcus Henderson.
- In 2012, James Remar received the Saturn Award for Lifetime Achievement.
- Some of his hobbies include photography, scuba diving, and golfing.
- He has done voiceover work for video games like The Warriors, Batman: The Brave and the Bold – The Videogame, Killzone 3, Destiny, Destiny 2, and Destiny 2: The Witch Queen.
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