Occupation Actor, producer Spouse Denise Coward (m. 1989) Years active 1977–present Parents Herb Oscar Anderson | Name John James Role Actor Siblings Herb Anderson | |
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Full Name John James Anderson Born April 18, 1956 (age 68) ( 1956-04-18 ) Minneapolis, Minnesota,United States Movies and TV shows Similar People Laura James, Gordon Thomson, Pamela Sue Martin, Emma Samms, John Forsythe | ||
John james dynasty and the colbys
John James Anderson (born April 18, 1956) is an American actor and producer best known to television audiences for playing the character of Jeff Colby in both the prime-time soap opera Dynasty and its spin-off series The Colbys throughout the 1980s.
Contents
- John james dynasty and the colbys
- The colbys 1985 exclusive interview with actors john james and maxwell caulfield
- Career
- Personal life
- Awards
- Discography
- Filmography
- References
The colbys 1985 exclusive interview with actors john james and maxwell caulfield
Career
James is a veteran of daytime soaps, first appearing in Search for Tomorrow in the late 1970s. In 1981 he won the role of Jeff Colby in Dynasty, appearing in the very first episode, Oil, and remaining on the soap opera until the final episode, Catch 22 (1989). James played the same role in The Colbys between 1985 and 1987 and one last time in the TV movie, Dynasty: The Reunion (1991).
James was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his role in Dynasty (1985) and appeared at the 1986 ceremony. The Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film went to Olmos.
James returned to the genre playing Rick Decker on As the World Turns in 2003–04. In May 2006, he was cast in the role of Dr. Jeff Martin (the first husband of Erica Kane played by series star Susan Lucci) on the ABC daytime soap opera All My Children. He began airing the following month. On July 15, 2008, James returned to As the World Turns, reprising the role of demented Dr. Rick Decker.
In film, James starred in Icebreaker (2000) with Sean Astin, Bruce Campbell, and Stacy Keach; in The Cursed aka Peril (2001) with Morgan Fairchild and Michael Pare; in Lightning: Fire from the Sky (2001) with Jesse Eisenberg, Stacy Keach and John Schneider and in Chronology (2015) with William Baldwin and Danny Trejo.
He produced and starred in Illegal Aliens (2007). All four movies were directed by David Giancola. In 2012, James starred in the Giancola documentary, Addicted to Fame (2012), about the making of their film Illegal Aliens.
Currently James is producing and starring in another Giancola's film, the sci-fi action adventure, Axcellerator. This film reunites him with The Colbys co-star Maxwell Caulfield while James' daughter Laura plays one of the roles.
Personal life
James was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota as one of the three children of radio broadcaster Herb Oscar Anderson (1928-2017) and his first wife. His brother, Herb Oscar Anderson II, is an actor.
In 1989, James married Denise Ellen Coward (born 1955 in Australia), a model and 2nd Runner-up for Miss World 1978. They have two children. In 2012, James' daughter, Laura, won America's Next Top Model, Cycle 19. His son Phillip is serving in the United States Air Force.
Awards
Discography
Filmography
Actor
2022
Find Her as
Robert Marks
2022
Tales (TV Series) as
Asa
- Survival of the Fittest (2022) - Asa
2022
My Son Hunter as
Joe Biden
2022
Evil at the Door as
Roebuck
2022
A Friend in the Woods (TV Series) as
Einy Doran
2021
Christmas in Tune (TV Movie) as
Richard
2020
The ObamaGate movie as
James Comey
2020
Axcellerator as
Sy
2018
Christmas Camp (TV Movie) as
Ben
2016
The Lost Day (Video) as
Tom
2003
As the World Turns (TV Series) as
Rick Decker
2007
Illegal Aliens as
Big Tony
2006
All My Children (TV Series) as
Jeff Martin
2001
Lightning: Fire from the Sky (TV Movie) as
Porter Randall
2000
Peril (Video) as
Scott
2000
Icebreaker as
Will Langley
2000
Pacific Blue (TV Series)
- Snafu (2000)
1998
Love Boat: The Next Wave (TV Series) as
Ray Kennedy
- Bermuda Triangle Episode (1998) - Ray Kennedy
1998
Touched by an Angel (TV Series) as
Sam Carver
- What Are Friends For? (1998) - Sam Carver
1992
Partners 'n Love (TV Movie) as
Carey Mays
1991
Dynasty: The Reunion (TV Mini Series) as
Jeff Colby
- Episode #1.2 (1991) - Jeff Colby
- Episode #1.1 (1991) - Jeff Colby
1991
Perry Mason: The Case of the Ruthless Reporter (TV Movie) as
Brett Huston
1981
Dynasty (TV Series) as
Jeff Colby
- Catch 22 (1989) - Jeff Colby
- Blasts from the Past (1989) - Jeff Colby
- Here Comes the Son (1989) - Jeff Colby
- No Bones About It (1989) - Jeff Colby
- Tale of the Tape (1989) - Jeff Colby
- Sins of the Father (1989) - Jeff Colby
- Grimes and Punishment (1989) - Jeff Colby
- The Son Also Rises (1989) - Jeff Colby
- House of the Falling Son (1989) - Jeff Colby
- Virginia Reels (1989) - Jeff Colby
- All Hands on Dex (1989) - Jeff Colby
- Tankers, Cadavers to Chance (1989) - Jeff Colby
- Delta Woe (1989) - Jeff Colby
- Ginger Snaps (1989) - Jeff Colby
- The Wedding (1989) - Jeff Colby
- The Last Hurrah (1989) - Jeff Colby
- Every Picture Tells a Story (1988) - Jeff Colby
- Alexis in Blunderland (1988) - Jeff Colby
- Body Trouble (1988) - Jeff Colby
- She's Back (1988) - Jeff Colby
- A Touch of Sable (1988) - Jeff Colby
- Broken Krystle (1988) - Jeff Colby
- Colorado Roulette (1988) - Jeff Colby
- The Proposal (1988) - Jeff Colby
- The Trial (1988) - Jeff Colby
- The Scandal (1988) - Jeff Colby
- Adam's Son (1988) - Jeff Colby
- The Warning (1988) - Jeff Colby
- The Bracelet (1988) - Jeff Colby
- The Rifle (1988) - Jeff Colby
- Images (1988) - Jeff Colby
- The Interview (1988) - Jeff Colby
- The Spoiler (1987) - Jeff Colby
- The New Moguls (1987) - Jeff Colby
- The Fair (1987) - Jeff Colby
- The Setup (1987) - Jeff Colby
- The Testing (1987) - Jeff Colby
- The Primary (1987) - Jeff Colby
- The Surrogate: Part 2 (1987) - Jeff Colby
- The Surrogate: Part 1 (1987) - Jeff Colby
- The Announcement (1987) - Jeff Colby
- The Aftermath (1987) - Jeff Colby
- The Siege: Part 2 (1987) - Jeff Colby
- The Siege: Part 1 (1987) - Jeff Colby
- The Test (1987) - Jeff Colby
- Romance (1986) - Jeff Colby
- The Decision (1985) - Jeff Colby
- The Titans: Part 2 (1985) - Jeff Colby
- The Titans: Part 1 (1985) - Jeff Colby
- The Gown (1985) - Jeff Colby
- The Man (1985) - Jeff Colby
- The Californians (1985) - Jeff Colby
- The Homecoming (1985) - Jeff Colby
- The Aftermath (1985) - Jeff Colby
- Royal Wedding (1985) - Jeff Colby
- The Heiress (1985) - Jeff Colby
- Kidnapped (1985) - Jeff Colby
- Sammy Jo (1985) - Jeff Colby
- Reconciliation (1985) - Jeff Colby
- The Crash (1985) - Jeff Colby
- Photo Finish (1985) - Jeff Colby
- Parental Consent (1985) - Jeff Colby
- Life and Death (1985) - Jeff Colby
- The Collapse (1985) - Jeff Colby
- Circumstantial Evidence (1985) - Jeff Colby
- The Ball (1985) - Jeff Colby
- Triangles (1985) - Jeff Colby
- Foreign Relations (1985) - Jeff Colby
- The Treasure (1985) - Jeff Colby
- The Will (1985) - Jeff Colby
- The Avenger (1985) - Jeff Colby
- That Holiday Spirit (1984) - Jeff Colby
- Swept Away (1984) - Jeff Colby
- Krystina (1984) - Jeff Colby
- Domestic Intrigue (1984) - Jeff Colby
- The Secret (1984) - Jeff Colby
- Amanda (1984) - Jeff Colby
- The Verdict (1984) - Jeff Colby
- The Trial (1984) - Jeff Colby
- The Rescue (1984) - Jeff Colby
- Fallon (1984) - Jeff Colby
- The Mortgage (1984) - Jeff Colby
- Disappearance (1984) - Jeff Colby
- The Nightmare (1984) - Jeff Colby
- New Lady in Town (1984) - Jeff Colby
- The Engagement (1984) - Jeff Colby
- The Check (1984) - Jeff Colby
- The Birthday (1984) - Jeff Colby
- The Voice: Part 3 (1984) - Jeff Colby
- The Voice: Part 2 (1984) - Jeff Colby
- The Voice: Part 1 (1984) - Jeff Colby
- Steps (1984) - Jeff Colby
- The Vigil (1984) - Jeff Colby
- The Accident (1984) - Jeff Colby
- A Little Girl (1984) - Jeff Colby
- Seizure (1984) - Jeff Colby
- Lancelot (1984) - Jeff Colby
- The Ring (1984) - Jeff Colby
- The Wedding (1983) - Jeff Colby
- Carousel (1983) - Jeff Colby
- The Proposal (1983) - Jeff Colby
- Peter De Vilbis (1983) - Jeff Colby
- Dex (1983) - Jeff Colby
- Tracy (1983) - Jeff Colby
- Tender Comrades (1983) - Jeff Colby
- The Hearing: Part 2 (1983) - Jeff Colby
- The Hearing: Part 1 (1983) - Jeff Colby
- The Note (1983) - Jeff Colby
- The Bungalow (1983) - Jeff Colby
- The Arrest (1983) - Jeff Colby
- The Cabin (1983) - Jeff Colby
- The Threat (1983) - Jeff Colby
- The Dinner (1983) - Jeff Colby
- The Vote (1983) - Jeff Colby
- The Downstairs Bride (1983) - Jeff Colby
- Fathers and Sons (1983) - Jeff Colby
- Reunion in Singapore (1983) - Jeff Colby
- Battle Lines (1983) - Jeff Colby
- The Mirror (1983) - Jeff Colby
- Two Flights to Haiti (1983) - Jeff Colby
- Madness (1983) - Jeff Colby
- Danny (1983) - Jeff Colby
- Samantha (1983) - Jeff Colby
- The Search (1983) - Jeff Colby
- The Locket (1982) - Jeff Colby
- Acapulco (1982) - Jeff Colby
- La Mirage (1982) - Jeff Colby
- Kirby (1982) - Jeff Colby
- Mark (1982) - Jeff Colby
- The Siblings (1982) - Jeff Colby
- The Will (1982) - Jeff Colby
- The Wedding (1982) - Jeff Colby
- The Roof (1982) - Jeff Colby
- The Plea (1982) - Jeff Colby
- The Cliff (1982) - Jeff Colby
- The Two Princes (1982) - Jeff Colby
- The Shakedown (1982) - Jeff Colby
- The Fragment (1982) - Jeff Colby
- The Gun (1982) - Jeff Colby
- Mother and Son (1982) - Jeff Colby
- The Baby (1982) - Jeff Colby
- The Party (1982) - Jeff Colby
- The Iago Syndrome (1982) - Jeff Colby
- The Hearing (1982) - Jeff Colby
- Blake's Blindness (1982) - Jeff Colby
- The Car Explosion (1982) - Jeff Colby
- Sammy Jo and Steven Marry (1982) - Jeff Colby
- The Psychiatrist (1982) - Jeff Colby
- The Mid-East Meeting (1982) - Jeff Colby
- The Miscarriage (1981) - Jeff Colby
- Viva Las Vegas (1981) - Jeff Colby
- Reconciliation (1981) - Jeff Colby
- Fallon's Father (1981) - Jeff Colby
- Alexis' Secret (1981) - Jeff Colby
- The Verdict (1981) - Jeff Colby
- Enter Alexis (1981) - Jeff Colby
- The Testimony (1981) - Jeff Colby
- Blake Goes to Jail (1981) - Jeff Colby
- The Separation (1981) - Jeff Colby
- The Birthday Party (1981) - Jeff Colby
- The Beating (1981) - Jeff Colby
- The Necklace (1981) - Jeff Colby (credit only)
- Krystle's Lie (1981) - Jeff Colby (credit only)
- The Bordello (1981) - Jeff Colby (credit only)
- The Chauffeur Tells a Secret (1981) - Jeff Colby
- Fallon's Wedding (1981) - Jeff Colby
- The Dinner Party (1981) - Jeff Colby
- The Honeymoon (1981) - Jeff Colby
- Oil: Part 3 (1981) - Jeff Colby
- Oil: Part 2 (1981) - Jeff Colby (credit only)
- Oil: Part 1 (1981) - Jeff Colby (credit only)
1987
Haunted by Her Past (TV Movie) as
Eric Beckett
1985
The Colbys (TV Series) as
Jeff Colby
- Crossroads (1987) - Jeff Colby
- The Dead End (1987) - Jeff Colby
- Betrayals (1987) - Jeff Colby
- Devil's Advocate (1987) - Jeff Colby
- Return Engagement (1987) - Jeff Colby
- Answered Prayers (1987) - Jeff Colby
- Fallon's Baby (1987) - Jeff Colby
- Guilty Party (1987) - Jeff Colby
- All Fall Down (1987) - Jeff Colby
- Manhunt (1987) - Jeff Colby
- The Home Wrecker (1987) - Jeff Colby
- The Legacy (1987) - Jeff Colby
- Power Plays (1987) - Jeff Colby
- Reaching Out (1986) - Jeff Colby
- Sanctuary (1986) - Jeff Colby
- Bid for Freedom (1986) - Jeff Colby
- And Baby Makes Four (1986) - Jeff Colby
- Deceptions (1986) - Jeff Colby
- Bloodlines (1986) - Jeff Colby
- The Gala (1986) - Jeff Colby
- Something Old, Something New (1986) - Jeff Colby
- The Matchmaker (1986) - Jeff Colby
- Jason's Choice (1986) - Jeff Colby
- No Exit (1986) - Jeff Colby
- The Gathering Storm (1986) - Jeff Colby
- Checkmate (1986) - Jeff Colby
- Anniversary Waltz (1986) - Jeff Colby
- The Reckoning (1986) - Jeff Colby
- A Family Affair (1986) - Jeff Colby
- Double Jeopardy (1986) - Jeff Colby
- The Honeymoon (1986) - Jeff Colby
- The Wedding (1986) - Jeff Colby
- The Outcast (1986) - Jeff Colby
- My Father's House (1986) - Jeff Colby
- Burden of Proof (1986) - Jeff Colby
- The Trial (1986) - Jeff Colby
- Fallon's Choice (1986) - Jeff Colby
- The Pact (1986) - Jeff Colby
- Thursday's Child (1986) - Jeff Colby
- The Turning Point (1986) - Jeff Colby
- The Letter (1986) - Jeff Colby
- Fallen Idol (1986) - Jeff Colby
- The Reunion (1985) - Jeff Colby
- A House Divided (1985) - Jeff Colby
- Shadow of the Past (1985) - Jeff Colby
- The Family Album (1985) - Jeff Colby
- Moment of Truth (1985) - Jeff Colby
- Conspiracy of Silence (1985) - Jeff Colby
- The Celebration (1985) - Jeff Colby
1984
He's Not Your Son (TV Movie) as
Ted Barnes
1984
Finder of Lost Loves (TV Series) as
Father Michael Bretton
- Yesterday's Child (1984) - Father Michael Bretton
1982
The Love Boat (TV Series) as
Roberto Di Nardi / Enzo Carducci / Dr. van Damme / ...
- The Italian Cruise: Venetian Love Song/Down for the Count/Arrividerci, Gopher/The Arrangement: Part 2 (1982) - Roberto Di Nardi / Enzo Carducci
- The Italian Cruise: Venetian Love Song/Down for the Count/Arrividerci, Gopher/The Arrangement: Part 1 (1982) - Roberto Di Nardi / Enzo Carducci
- Pride of the Pacific/The Viking's Son/Separate Vacations/The Experiment/Getting to Know You: Part 2 (1982) - Dr. van Damme
- Pride of the Pacific/The Viking's Son/Separate Vacations/The Experiment/Getting to Know You: Part 1 (1982) - Dr. Skip Van Damme
1982
Fantasy Island (TV Series) as
Corky Daniels
- The Big Bet/Nancy and the Thunderbirds (1982) - Corky Daniels
1977
Search for Tomorrow (TV Series) as
Tom Bergman #3 / Tom Bergman
- Episode #1.6815 (1977) - Tom Bergman
- Episode #1.6797 (1977) - Tom Bergman #3
- Episode #1.6791 (1977) - Tom Bergman #3
- Episode #1.6788 (1977) - Tom Bergman #3
- Episode #1.6787 (1977) - Tom Bergman #3
- Jo's Place (1977) - Tom Bergman
Producer
2020
Axcellerator (executive producer)
2007
Illegal Aliens (executive producer)
Soundtrack
1985
WWF Club (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 17 May 1985 (1985) - (performer: "Painted Dreams/Kaltes Herz" - uncredited)
Thanks
2015
Dynasty II - The Californians (Video short) (very special thanks)
Self
2022
Prime News (TV Series) as
Self - Actor
- Episode dated 7 September 2022 (2022) - Self - Actor
2022
The Jimmy Star Show with Ron Russell (TV Series) as
Guest
- The Men of Dynasty/Rusty Gilligan (2022) - Guest
2020
A Country Christmas Carol (TV Special) as
Ron Sheffield
2020
I Am TN Film: Economic Investment & Job-Creation (Short) as
Self
2015
Home & Family (TV Series) as
Self
- "Dynasty" Reunion (2015) - Self
2012
America's Next Top Model (TV Series) as
Self - Laura's Father
- The Girl Who Becomes America's Next Top Model (2012) - Self - Laura's Father (uncredited)
2012
Addicted to Fame (Documentary) as
Self
2007
The Life and Death of Anna Nicole (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2002
Intimate Portrait (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Emma Samms (2002) - Self
2002
After They Were Famous (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- After Dynasty (2002) - Self
2001
E! True Hollywood Story (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Dynasty (2001) - Self
1994
Denver-Clan ohne Maske (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
1991
The Joan Rivers Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 4 November 1991 (1991) - Self
1991
Live with Kelly and Mark (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 18 October 1991 (1991) - Self
1987
Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 11 November 1987 (1987) - Self
1986
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (TV Special) as
Self
1986
The 12th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Accepting Award for Favourite New Television Dramatic Program
1986
The 43rd Annual Golden Globe Awards 1986 (TV Special) as
Self - Nominee
1985
Wogan (TV Series) as
Self
- Christmas With The Carringtons (1985) - Self
1985
WWF Club (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 17 May 1985 (1985) - Self
1985
Auf los geht's los (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #9.3 (1985) - Self
1985
The 11th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Accepting Award for Favourite Dramatic Program
1984
Battle of the Network Stars XVI (TV Special) as
Self - ABC Team Captain
1984
The 10th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Accepting Award for Favourite TV Dramatic Program
1984
Breakaway (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.99 (1984) - Self
1983
Battle of the Network Stars XIV (TV Special) as
Self - ABC Team Captain
1983
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 21 April 1983 (1983) - Self - Guest
1982
The Merv Griffin Show (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 12 February 1983 (1983) - Self - Guest
- Episode dated 6 November 1982 (1982) - Self - Guest
1982
Battle of the Network Stars XIII (TV Special) as
Self - ABC Team
1982
Battle of the Network Stars XII (TV Special) as
Self - ABC Team
Archive Footage
2007
Desperate Housewives (TV Series) as
Jeff Martin
- Not While I'm Around (2007) - Jeff Martin (uncredited)
1986
Sex Violence & Values: Changing Images (TV Special) as
Man in Bed (uncredited)
References
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