James Badge Dale
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 1, 1978 in New York City, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1990–2025 (36 Years)
- Total Credits
- 58 credits in database
Biography
James Badge Dale (born May 1, 1978, in New York City, New York, USA) is an American actor. He starred in the AMC drama series Rubicon and is frequently cast in law‑enforcement and military roles. Dale is most recognized for portraying Chase Edmunds in the third season of the television series 24 and for playing Robert Leckie in the HBO miniseries The Pacific. His film work includes the role of Trooper Barrigan in The Departed, Luke Lewenden in The Grey, and Eric Savin in Iron Man 3. Across television and film he has accumulated 58 credited performances.
Career overview
James Badge Dale was born on May 1, 1978, in New York City, New York, United States. He is an American actor whose career has been marked by frequent portrayals of law‑enforcement and military characters. As of the latest data, he has accumulated more than fifty credited performances across film and television.
Dale’s television work includes a starring role in the AMC drama series Rubicon and a prominent part as Chase Edmunds in the third season of the series 24. He also portrayed Marine Corps veteran Robert Leckie in the HBO miniseries The Pacific, a performance that reinforced his association with military‑themed roles.
In film, Dale has appeared in a range of supporting parts. He played Trooper Barrigan in the crime drama The Departed, Luke Lewenden in the survival thriller The Grey, and the antagonist Eric Savin in the superhero film Iron Man 3. These roles, together with his extensive television résumé, contribute to a body of work that spans more than fifty credited projects and reflects a consistent focus on disciplined, action‑oriented characters. Industry databases list him with 58 known credits, underscoring a steady presence in both television and cinema.
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Full Filmography
58 titles- Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy (2025) as Chief of Detectives Joe Kozenczak
- King Ivory (2025) as Layne West
- Violent Ends (2025) as Sid Frost
- The Senior (2025) as J.V Flynt
- On the End (2025) as John Finch
- Balestra (2024) as Raph
- Balestra (2024) as Raph
- On Our Way (2023)
- 1923 (2022) as John Dutton, Sr.
- Small Engine Repair (2021) as Badge
- The Empty Man (2020) as James Lasombra
- Hightown (2020) as Ray Abruzzo
- Safety (2020) as Coach Brad Simmons
- The Kitchen (2019) as Kevin O'Carroll
- Little Woods (2019) as Ian
- Mickey and the Bear (2019) as Hank Peck
- Into the Ashes (2019) as Sal Porter
- The Standoff at Sparrow Creek (2019) as Gannon
- I Was a Stranger (2019) as Lad
- Hold the Dark (2018) as Donald Marium
- Donnybrook (2018) as Whalen
- Only the Brave (2017) as Jesse Steed
- 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (2016) as Tyrone 'Rone' Woods
- Spectral (2016) as Clyne
- The Walk (2015) as J.P.
- Echoes of War (2015) as Wade
- Miss Meadows (2014) as Sheriff
- Stretch (2014) as Laurent
- World War Z (2013) as Captain Speke
- Iron Man 3 (2013) as Savin
- The Lone Ranger (2013) as Dan Reid
- Parkland (2013) as Robert Oswald
- The Grey (2012) as Luke Lewenden
- Flight (2012) as Gaunt Young Man
- Shame (2011) as David
- The Conspirator (2011) as William Hamilton
- The Pacific (2010) as Robert Leckie
- Rubicon (2010) as Will Travers
- NoNAMES (2010) as Kevin
- Polish Bar (2010) as Tommy
- The Black Donnellys (2007) as Samson
- The Departed (2006) as Barrigan
- The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie (2005) as Romantic Newlywed
- CSI: NY (2004) as Henry Darius
- Rescue Me (2004) as Timothy Gavin
- Cross Bronx (2004) as Rob-O
- Nola (2003) as Ben
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Henry Darius
- Hack (2002) as Billy Ryan
- On_Line (2002) as Ed's Roommate
- 24 (2001) as Chase Edmunds
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Adam Trent
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Danny Jordan
- Lord of the Flies (1990) as Simon
- The Guide
- Inheritance
- Interference
- October
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is James Badge Dale best known for?
James Badge Dale is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including King Ivory (2025), 1923 (2022), Small Engine Repair (2021), The Empty Man (2020).
When and where was James Badge Dale born?
James Badge Dale was born on May 1, 1978 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does James Badge Dale have?
James Badge Dale has accumulated over 58 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2025.
What is James Badge Dale's background in cinema and television?
James Badge Dale (born May 1, 1978, in New York City, New York, USA) is an American actor. He starred in the AMC drama series Rubicon and is frequently cast in law‑enforcement and military roles. Dale is most recognized for portraying Chase Edmunds in the third season of the television series 24 and for playing Robert ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- 1923 (2022) as John Dutton, Sr. — aged about 44
- The Departed (2006) as Barrigan — aged about 28
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Danny Jordan — aged about 21
- Hack (2002) as Billy Ryan — aged about 24
- The Pacific (2010) as Robert Leckie — aged about 32
- 24 (2001) as Chase Edmunds — aged about 23
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