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James Spader

James Spader TV Listings

ChannelDate & TimeTitleBuy
FLIXeSat, Nov 7, 10:00 PMSex, Lies, and VideotapeBuy
WGNAMESun, Nov 8, 1:00 PMBoston LegalBuy
FMCSun, Nov 8, 8:00 PMWall StreetBuy
FLIXeMon, Nov 9, 9:35 AMCritical CareBuy
WGNAMESun, Nov 15, 1:00 PMBoston LegalBuy
FLIXeSun, Nov 15, 8:05 PMCritical CareBuy
FLIXeSun, Nov 15, 10:00 PMSex, Lies, and VideotapeBuy
TMCeMon, Nov 16, 3:20 AMI WitnessBuy
SyfyWed, Nov 18, 3:00 AMAlien HunterBuy
FLIXeSat, Nov 21, 7:45 AMCritical CareBuy
AMCSat, Nov 21, 3:00 PMStargateBuy
FLIXeSat, Nov 21, 6:00 PMCritical CareBuy

James Spader Biography

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  • Birth Name: James Todd Spader
  • Birth Place: Boston, MA
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 02/07/1960, Aquarius
  • Profession: Actor
In the '80s, Spader made his name playing a string of memorable big-screen baddies, from scummy rich kids (Pretty in Pink) to scheming yuppies (Wall Street). But sex, lies and videotape, which capitalized on his pretty-boy looks and offbeat (somewhat creepy) sexuality, turned him into a leading man. Although he never lacked for work, his career never quite took off, and Spader languished in substandard fare throughout most of the '90s. But his kinky turn as an S&M obsessed lawyer in 2002's Secretary reminded Hollywood what he was capable of and the next year he found his greatest success to date as an ethically challenged lawyer on the final season of The Practice and its 2004 spin-off Boston Legal.
James Spader Fast Facts:
  • Jobs before becoming a successful actor included yoga instructor, busboy, truck driver, stable boy and railroad-car loader.
  • Studied acting at the Michael Chekhov School in New York.
  • Has extremely poor eyesight and cannot wear contacts. Has said that when his characters do not wear glasses he can barely make out the faces of the other actors in the scene.
  • Received Emmys in two consecutive years for portraying the same character in two series: The Practice in 2004 and Boston Legal in 2005.
    James Spader Relationships:
  • Elijah Spader - Son
  • Jean Spader - Mother
  • Leslie Stefanson - Significant Other
  • Sebastian Spader - Son
  • Todd Spader - Father
  • Victoria Kheel - Wife (separated)

    • James Spader Awards:
  • 2004 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Winner
  • 2005 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Winner
  • 2005 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama - Nominee
  • 2007 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Winner
  • 2008 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee

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