James Marsters
Biography
James Marsters is an American actor and musician born on August 20, 1962, in Greenville, California. He first gained public attention for playing the character Spike in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off series Angel from 1997 to 2004. Marsters has since appeared in various science fiction roles, including the series Smallville, Torchwood, and Caprica. He also appeared in the mainstream movie P.S. I Love You in 2007. Marsters has a known credit count of 56 and has a content score of 100. He is known for his acting work and has been featured in multiple filmographies and biographies.
Career overview
James Marsters is an American actor who first gained public attention for his role in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off series Angel, in which he played a popular character. He went on to play other science fiction roles, including the alien supervillain Brainiac in the series Smallville, and the omnisexual time traveller Captain John Hart in the British science-fiction show Torchwood.
Marsters has also appeared in various other television shows, including Syfy's Caprica, where he played the role of terrorist Barnabas Greeley. In addition to his television work, Marsters has appeared in mainstream films, including a supporting role in the 2007 movie P.S. I Love You. He has a diverse range of acting credits, with over 50 known roles in film and television.
Marsters' acting career spans multiple genres, including science fiction, drama, and action. He has worked in both American and British television productions, and has appeared in a range of roles, from villains to complex characters. Throughout his career, Marsters has demonstrated his versatility as an actor, taking on a wide variety of roles and showcasing his ability to adapt to different genres and characters.
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56 titles- Abruptio (2024) as Les Hackel
- Isla Monstro (2024) as Reggie (voice)
- Curses! (2023) as Larry (voice)
- Casa Grande (2023) as Miller Dalton
- Leverage: Redemption (2021) as Carl
- The Order (2019) as Xavier
- A Bread Factory, Part One: For the Sake of Gold (2018) as Jason
- A Bread Factory, Part Two: Walk With Me A While (2018) as Jason
- DuckTales (2017) as Nosferatu (voice)
- Marvel's Runaways (2017) as Victor Stein
- New Life (2016) as William Morton
- Dudes & Dragons (2015) as Lord Tensley
- Billie Bob Joe (2015)
- Witches of East End (2013) as Mason Tarkoff
- Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man (2012) as Korvac/Chitauri #3 (voice)
- Metal Hurlant Chronicles (2012) as Brad Davis
- Metal Hurlant Chronicles (2012) as Docteur Rowan
- Three Inches (2011) as Troy Hamilton
- Three Inches (2011)
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) as Victor Hesse
- Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (2010) as Dandy Highwayman (voice)
- Caprica (2010) as Barnabas Greeley
- Warehouse 13 (2009) as Sutton
- Lie to Me (2009) as Jay Pollack
- The Super Hero Squad Show (2009) as Mister Fantastic
- Dragonball Evolution (2009) as Lord Piccolo
- High Plains Invaders (2009) as Sam Danville
- Moonshot (2009) as Buzz Aldrin
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) as Captain Argyus (voice)
- The Capture of the Green River Killer (2008) as Ted Bundy
- Saving Grace (2007) as Dudley Payne
- P.S. I Love You (2007) as John
- Superman: Doomsday (2007) as Lex Luthor (voice)
- Shadow Puppets (2007) as Jack
- Torchwood (2006) as Captain John Hart
- Supernatural (2005) as Don Stark
- Numb3rs (2005) as Damian Lake
- Cool Money (2005) as Bobby Comfort
- The Mountain (2004)
- Spider-Man: The New Animated Series (2003) as Sergei (voice)
- Strange Frequency² (2003) as Mitch (segment 'Soul Man')
- Without a Trace (2002) as Grant Mars
- Chance (2002) as Simon
- Smallville (2001) as Milton Fine
- Strange Frequency (2001) as Mitch Brand
- Andromeda (2000) as Charlemagne Bolivar
- Angel (1999) as Spike
- Rove (1999) as Self
- House on Haunted Hill (1999) as Channel 3 Cameraman
- Winding Roads (1999) as Billy Johnson
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) as Spike
- Millennium (1996) as Eric Swan
- Moloney (1996) as Billy O'Hara
- Medicine Ball (1995) as Mickey Collins
- Northern Exposure (1990) as Reverend Harding
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is James Marsters best known for?
James Marsters is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Curses! (2023), Leverage: Redemption (2021), The Order (2019), DuckTales (2017).
When and where was James Marsters born?
James Marsters was born on August 20, 1962 in Greenville, California, USA.
How many credits does James Marsters have?
James Marsters has accumulated over 56 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2024.
What is James Marsters's background in cinema and television?
James Marsters is an American actor and musician born on August 20, 1962, in Greenville, California. He first gained public attention for playing the character Spike in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off series Angel from 1997 to 2004. Marsters has since appeared in various science fiction ...