James DuMont
Biography
James DuMont is an American character actor and producer born on August 12, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois. Also known by the names Jimmy Dime and James Dumont, his career includes a lead performance in the political thriller Enemies Among Us, appearing alongside Eric Roberts and Billy Zane. His film work features appearances in major motion pictures such as Catch Me if You Can, S.W.A.T., and Speed. In television, DuMont has appeared in numerous shows, including Numb3rs, House, and Treme. With a career spanning over one hundred known acting credits, DuMont continues to work in both film and television productions.
Career overview
James DuMont is an American character actor and producer born on August 12, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois. Also known by names such as Jimmy Dime and James Dumont, he has built an extensive screen career spanning numerous television shows and major motion pictures. His acting credits total 103 known contributions to the industry.
Within film, DuMont's career features a lead performance in the political thriller Enemies Among Us, where he acted opposite Eric Roberts and Billy Zane. His major film appearances additionally include roles in Catch Me if You Can, S.W.A.T., and Speed.
On television, DuMont has made appearances in a wide variety of shows. His television work includes roles in Numb3rs, House, and Treme, as well as Stranger Things. Throughout his career, he has established himself as a recognizable character actor across both film and television productions.
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103 titles- Widow's Bay (2026) as Ed
- Hunting Season (2025) as Sheriff Brake
- This Is Jan (2025)
- American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez (2024) as Det. Daniel Arrighi
- Unit 234 (2024) as Leon
- Candy Cane Lane (2023) as Donald
- Black Bird (2022) as Sheriff Charnitski
- The First Lady (2022) as Herpolsheimer's Manager
- The Banker (2020) as Senator McClellan
- Spenser Confidential (2020) as Bentwood
- Safety (2020) as Mike Ferro
- The Righteous Gemstones (2019) as Chad
- The Divorce Party (2019) as Charlie
- FBI (2018) as Det. Yancey
- Magnum P.I. (2018) as Bob Hall
- Mosaic (2018) as Taylor and Ava's Dad
- The Good Fight (2017) as Sheriff Barnwright
- Law & Order True Crime (2017) as Brian Andersen
- Landline (2017) as Dave
- Stranger Things (2016) as Middle-Aged Man
- Timeless (2016) as Barney Balaban
- Deepwater Horizon (2016) as Patrick O'Bryan
- Midnight Special (2016) as Base Commander
- I Saw the Light (2016) as WB Nowlin
- Jurassic World (2015) as Hal Osterly
- Zoo (2015) as Dr. Humbolt Swinney
- Trumbo (2015) as J. Parnell Thomas
- Little Boy (2015) as Harvey
- Hypnotized (2015) as Andrew
- Halt and Catch Fire (2014) as Eugene Bowdich
- Barefoot (2014) as Dave Walachowski
- Get On Up (2014) as Corporal Dooley
- When the Game Stands Tall (2014) as Stanford Recruiter
- Catch Hell (2014) as Tony Cunningham
- Dallas Buyers Club (2013) as Rayon's Father
- The Butler (2013) as Sherman Adams
- Remember Sunday (2013) as Dr. Felton
- Vampire Riderz (2013) as Denny
- Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning (2012) as Dr. Timothy Brady
- The Baytown Outlaws (2012) as Special Agent Simmons
- Rock Jocks (2012) as Rich
- Speed Demons (2012)
- American Horror Story (2011) as Foster
- Harry's Law (2011) as Paul Vinson
- The Cape (2011) as Engineer
- Flypaper (2011) as Detective
- Hide (2011) as Ben
- Ticking Clock (2011) as Zoo Guard
- National Lampoon's Snatched (2011) as Earl
- The Chaperone (2011) as Stanley
- Inside Out (2011) as Carlo Genova
- Seconds Apart (2011) as Hardesty
- Blue Bloods (2010) as Thomas Wallace
- Rizzoli & Isles (2010) as Phil Taylor
- Treme (2010)
- Xtinction: Predator X (2010) as Deputy Tom
- Enemies Among Us (2010) as Governor Chip Majors
- Cool Dog (2010) as Derek
- Journey to Promethea (2010) as Aarden
- The Chameleon (2010) as B.R.P.D. Cop A
- Three Rivers (2009)
- Drool (2009) as Mr. Wilder
- Necessary Evil (2008) as Officer
- Mad Men (2007) as Walt Jarvis
- Ocean's Thirteen (2007) as Security Supervisor
- The Cellar Door (2007) as Herman
- Ugly Betty (2006) as Prison Driver
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Sheldon Morris
- Bones (2005) as Len
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) as Steve Pinkus
- Numb3rs (2005) as Vendor
- Close to Home (2005) as Dave Simon
- War of the Worlds (2005) as Well-Meaning Father
- Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (2005) as Man in Bookstore
- House (2004) as George
- Desperate Housewives (2004) as Man
- Along Came Polly (2004) as Larry
- Cold Case (2003) as Will Harrell (2003)
- Joan of Arcadia (2003) as George Lane
- S.W.A.T. (2003) as Gus
- Catch Me If You Can (2002) as FBI Agent
- Gotta Kick It Up! (2002) as Alex
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Mr. Haddick
- Titus (2000) as Rudy
- Love & Basketball (2000) as Reporter
- The West Wing (1999) as Major Thompson
- Bellyfruit (1999) as Lou
- Becker (1998) as Mr. Rigney
- Primary Colors (1998) as Man 1 Airport Bar
- In Quiet Night (1998) as Mike
- Erasable You (1998) as Ron
- The Peacemaker (1997) as Young Sniper
- Bombshell (1997) as Dr. Braunmann
- Arli$$ (1996) as Darryl Knopf
- Can't Hurry Love (1995) as Leo
- ER (1994) as Clemens
- Speed (1994) as Workman
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Ralph
- Fallen Angels (1993) as Short Cop
- Combination Platter (1993) as James
- Home Improvement (1991) as Gus
- Law & Order (1990) as Desk Clerk
- Spenser Confidential 2 as Tracksuit Charlie Bentwood
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is James DuMont best known for?
James DuMont is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Widow's Bay (2026), Hunting Season (2025), American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez (2024), Candy Cane Lane (2023).
When and where was James DuMont born?
James DuMont was born on August 12, 1965 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does James DuMont have?
James DuMont has accumulated over 103 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2026.
What is James DuMont's background in cinema and television?
James DuMont is an American character actor and producer born on August 12, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois. Also known by the names Jimmy Dime and James Dumont, his career includes a lead performance in the political thriller Enemies Among Us, appearing alongside Eric Roberts and Billy Zane. His film work features appearan...