Stephan James
Biography
Stephan James is a Canadian actor born on December 16, 1993, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He began his acting career starring in television series as a teenager. James rose to prominence after winning a Canadian Screen Award for Best Actor for his role in the 2016 film Race. He also received a Golden Globe Award nomination for his portrayal of Walter Cruz in the Amazon series Homecoming. James has appeared in several films, including If Beale Street Could Talk, and has been recognized for his performances in various projects.
Career overview
Stephan James is a Canadian actor born on December 16, 1993. He began his acting career as a teenager, starring in various television series. James gained prominence after winning a Canadian Screen Award for his role in the 2016 film Race.
In 2018, James starred in the acclaimed drama film If Beale Street Could Talk, based on the James Baldwin novel of the same name. He also portrayed a character in the Amazon series Homecoming that year, for which he received a Golden Globe Award nomination.
James has a diverse range of acting credits, with over 39 known credits in his career. His known credits include films and television shows, but specific titles are not mentioned in the provided sources.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
42 titles- War Machine (2026) as 7
- I Play Rocky (2026) as Carl Weathers
- The Legacy Lounge (2026) as Self – Host
- The Legacy Lounge (2026) Executive Producer
- The Legacy Lounge (2026) Creator
- Night Always Comes (2025) as Cody
- Ricky (2025) as Ricardo Smith
- Babes (2024) as Claude
- The Piano Lesson (2024) as Boy Charles
- Beacon 23 (2023) as Halan Kai Nielsen
- Beacon 23 (2023) Executive Producer
- Surface (2022) as Thomas Baden
- Delia's Gone (2022) as Louis
- The Legacy Awards (2022) as Host
- National Champions (2021) as LeMarcus James
- #FreeRayshawn (2020) as Rayshawn
- 21 Bridges (2019) as Michael Trujillo
- Homecoming (2018) as Walter Cruz
- If Beale Street Could Talk (2018) as Alonzo "Fonny" Hunt
- Shots Fired (2017) as Preston Terry
- Race (2016) as Jesse Owens
- Across the Line (2016) as Mattie Slaughter
- Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- Selma (2014) as John Lewis
- When the Game Stands Tall (2014) as T.K. Kelly
- Perfect Sisters (2014) as Donny
- The Gabby Douglas Story (2014) as John 16-18 Years
- Lost After Dark (2014) as Wesley
- The Dependables (2014) as Shane Jones
- Apple Mortgage Cake (2014) as William Logan
- Clue: A Movie Mystery Adventure (2014) as Dmitri
- The Railpath Hero (2013) as Damon Bishop
- Home Again (2012) as Everton St.Clair
- My Babysitter's a Vampire (2011) as Jock #1
- 12 Dates of Christmas (2011) as Michael
- Clue (2011) as Dmitri Grant
- My Babysitter's a Vampire (2010) as Jock
- The Listener (2009) as Ibrahim Ayim
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- The Journeyman Executive Producer
- American Son
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Stephan James best known for?
Stephan James is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including War Machine (2026), I Play Rocky (2026), Night Always Comes (2025), Babes (2024).
When and where was Stephan James born?
Stephan James was born on December 16, 1993 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
How many credits does Stephan James have?
Stephan James has accumulated over 42 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2026.
What is Stephan James's background in cinema and television?
Stephan James is a Canadian actor born on December 16, 1993, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He began his acting career starring in television series as a teenager. James rose to prominence after winning a Canadian Screen Award for Best Actor for his role in the 2016 film Race. He also received a Golden Globe Award nomina...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- My Babysitter's a Vampire (2011) as Jock #1 — aged about 17
- War Machine (2026) as 7 — aged about 32
- Selma (2014) as John Lewis — aged about 20
- Race (2016) as Jesse Owens — aged about 22
- Homecoming (2018) as Walter Cruz — aged about 24
- My Babysitter's a Vampire (2010) as Jock — aged about 16
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