James Dale (full name James Budgett Dale) is an American theater, film and television actor. For the first time appeared on the screen in 1990 in the film "Lord of the Flies". The greatest popularity was brought to him by his role in the "Pacific Ocean" project.
In the creative biography of the actor, 53 roles in television and film projects, including participation in the popular shows "Today", "Made in Hollywood", "Exclusives", "An Evening with Jim Fallon".
Biography facts
James was born in the United States in the spring of 1978 in a creative family. His parents were Broadway actors. Father - Robert Grover Aitken, who was known as Grover Dale, later began to work as a choreographer, teaching students the art of dance.
From early childhood, the boy was immersed in the atmosphere of creativity, his future was predetermined. In an interview, James said that he grew up among Broadway dancers and actors dedicated to their work, and he saw nothing else around him.
For the first time, the boy appeared on the stage in his youth. He played several cameo roles in the theater with his parents. At the age of 11, he began acting in films.
The first role gave the young man a lot of experiences. According to the actor himself, he was not yet ready for cinema to become his work. Filming required discipline, and the boy wanted to spend more time with his friends. In addition, the children began to tease James when they saw him on the screen, dressed only in his underwear. Constant ridicule became the reason that the boy did not want to act anymore for a long time, although he received new proposals. Only a few years later, he realized that he really wanted to follow in the footsteps of his parents and become an actor.
James has been actively involved in sports since childhood. He played hockey and even joined the Utah Valley Golden Eagles youth team. Later, with a lot in college, he went on to play for the student team. Ultimately, sports faded into the background, James completely immersed himself in the acting profession.
After completing his primary education, Dale continued his studies at Manhattanville College in Perchas.
The creative career of the young actor began in the theater. He performed on stage in New York and played many roles in performances based on the works of classics and contemporary authors. James continues to work on stage in between filming for new projects.
Film career
Having started acting in films during his school years, Dale continued his career in cinema, becoming a professional actor.
One of the first serious roles he played in the famous project "24 Hours", which tells about the life of an agent of the counterterrorism unit in Los Angeles, Jackie Bauer. The series started in 2001. A total of 8 seasons have been released. James joined the cast for season 3 as Chase Edmunds.
Dale did not accept the first invitation to audition in the project and did not go to the casting. At that time he worked in the theater, he practically had no free time. In addition, James decided that he would not get this role anyway, because he had no experience in such filming. But a few days later, he again received an invitation to audition, which was to take place the next morning. Dale realized that he had no time to cancel the meeting and went to the casting. As a result, the actor was approved for the role of Chase.
In 2010, Dale landed the lead role in the military drama series Pacific Ocean. The film is based on the memoirs of American marines who fought in the Pacific during World War II. The project was highly appreciated by viewers and film critics. He received an Emmy and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Miniseries.
Among Dale's films in films, it is worth noting the role in the films: "Save Me", "Rubicon", "The Departed", "Walk", "Iron Man 3", "The Affair of the Brave", "War of the Worlds Z", "Hold the Darkness", "Hell's Kitchen".
Personal life
Nothing is known about the actor's personal life. He continues to work in the theater and star in new projects.
