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Acting
James Woods
James Woods is best known for The Simpsons, Family Guy, ER and Ray Donovan. James Woods was born on April 18, 1947. James Woods is 79 years old (born April 18, 1947).
- Born
- April 18, 1947 (79 years old)
- Place of birth
- Vernal, Utah, USA
Biography
James Howard Woods (born April 18, 1947) is an American actor. He is known for starring in films such as Once Upon a Time in America, Salvador, Nixon, Ghosts of Mississippi, Casino, and Hercules, as well as in the television legal drama Shark. He has won two Emmy Awards, and earned two Academy Award nominations.
Known for
Filmography
- 2016Justice League ActionLex Luthor / Repulse (voice)
- 2013Futurescape with James WoodsHimself
- 2013Ray DonovanPatrick "Sully" Sullivan
- 2013The FrameMax Renn
- 2012ComaDr. Howard Stark
- 2006SharkSebastian Stark
- 2005The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonSelf
- 2004EntourageJames Woods
- 2003Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self
- 2001Disney's House of MouseHades (voice)
- 2000Founding FathersJohn Adams (voice)
- 2000ClerksMajor Baklava (voice)
- 1999Family GuyJames Woods (voice)
- 1998HerculesHades (voice)
- 1998AFI's 100 Years... 100 MoviesNarrator
- 1998The Entertainment BizSelf
- 1997EP Daily
- 1996The Daily ShowSelf
- 1996Saturday Night Special
- 1994Inside the Actors StudioSelf
- 1994ERDr. Nate Lennox
- 1993Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - Guest
- 1993Fallen AngelsMickey Cohen
- 1992The Tonight Show with Jay LenoSelf
- 1990Dream OnDennis Youngblood
- 1989The SimpsonsJames Woods (voice)
- 1978HolocaustKarl Weiss
- 1975Welcome Back, Kotter
- 1975Saturday Night LiveSelf - Host
- 1974The Rockford FilesLarry Kirkoff
- 1973Kojak
- 1973Police Story
- 1972The Rookies
- 1972The Streets of San Francisco
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf
- 1953The OscarsSelf
- 1951Hallmark Hall of FameAndrew Lynch
- 1944Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Nominee
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has James Woods been in?
James Woods is best known for The Simpsons, Family Guy, ER and Ray Donovan.
When was James Woods born?
James Woods was born on April 18, 1947. (Vernal, Utah, USA)
How old is James Woods?
James Woods is 79 years old (born April 18, 1947).
Updated: November 5, 2026 ·