When was James Spader born and where did he grow up?
James Todd Spader was born on the 7th of February 1960 on the quiet north shore of Massachusetts. He grew up near Andover and Marion in a family of educators.
Common questions about James Spader
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What role gave James Spader his first major film breakthrough?
James Spader achieved his true breakthrough with the 1989 Steven Soderbergh drama Sex, Lies, and Videotape. He played Graham Dalton, a sexual voyeur, and won the Best Actor Award at the Cannes Film Festival for the performance.
How many Emmy Awards did James Spader win for his television roles?
James Spader won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2004, 2005, and 2007. He won these awards for his portrayal of Alan Shore in The Practice and Boston Legal.
When did The Blacklist starring James Spader premiere and end?
The Blacklist series premiered on the 23rd of September 2013 and had its series finale on the 13th of July 2023. The show ran for a total of ten seasons with James Spader as Raymond Reddington.
Who is James Spader married to and when did he divorce his first wife?
James Spader married decorator Victoria Kheel in 1987 and filed for divorce from her in 2004. He later began dating Leslie Stefanson in 2002 and they have one son together.