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Laura James

Acting Born Nov 18, 1990 Cambridge, New York 14 credits
14
Total Credits
2025
23 Years Career Span
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Biography

Laura Ellen James, also known as Laura James Ecker, is an American model and actress born on November 18, 1990, in Cambridge, New York, United States. She is the daughter of actor John James, who portrayed Jeff Colby on the 1980s soap opera Dynasty, and a mother who is a model and represented Australia in the Miss World Pageant. In 2012, James rose to prominence after winning the nineteenth cycle of America's Next Top Model. Following her victory, she was signed with L.A. Models and New York Model Management. Her professional background includes thirteen known acting credits in the film and television industry.

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Career

Career overview

Laura Ellen James was born on November 18, 1990, in Cambridge, New York, USA. She is an American model who is the daughter of actor John James, known for portraying Jeff Colby on the 1980s soap opera Dynasty, and a mother who is a model that represented Australia in the Miss World Pageant.

In 2012, James rose to prominence after winning the nineteenth cycle of America's Next Top Model. Following her victory, she was consequentially signed with L.A. Models and New York Model Management. Her career includes known credits in acting, with a total of thirteen known credits recorded on the Movie Database.

Her filmography also encompasses appearances in films such as Monty Python's The Meaning of Life, S.W.A.T., and Nano. Throughout her career, she has been known by various names including Laura James, Laura Ellen James, and Laura James Ecker L.

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Career timeline

Hubbard Street
Silent Thunder
NCIS: HawaiʻiHowlA California Christmas: City Lights
Axcellerator
The Rookie
S.W.A.T.S.W.A.T.NanoCoffin 2
Chronology
America's Next Top ModelAmerica's Next Top Model

Full Filmography

14 titles
  • Hubbard Street (2025)
  • Silent Thunder (2024) as Mary
  • NCIS: Hawaiʻi (2021) as Meg Carter
  • Howl (2021)
  • A California Christmas: City Lights (2021) as Victoria
  • Axcellerator (2019) as Kate
  • The Rookie (2018) as Grace's Mom
  • S.W.A.T. (2017) as Molly
  • S.W.A.T. (2017) as Molly Hicks
  • Nano (2017) as Piper
  • Coffin 2 (2017) as Nicole
  • Chronology (2016) as Sophia
  • America's Next Top Model (2003) as Self - Guest
  • America's Next Top Model (2003) as Self - Contestant

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Laura James best known for?

Laura James is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including NCIS: Hawaiʻi (2021), The Rookie (2018), S.W.A.T. (2017), S.W.A.T. (2017).

When and where was Laura James born?

Laura James was born on November 18, 1990 in Cambridge, New York.

How many credits does Laura James have?

Laura James has accumulated over 14 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2003 to 2025.

What is Laura James's background in cinema and television?

Laura Ellen James, also known as Laura James Ecker, is an American model and actress born on November 18, 1990, in Cambridge, New York, United States. She is the daughter of actor John James, who portrayed Jeff Colby on the 1980s soap opera Dynasty, and a mother who is a model and represented Australia in the Miss Worl...