James Mcdonnell


Biography

James McDonnell was an actor best known for his portrayal of characters throughout various television series. He also starred in the TV movies "The Sitter" (Fox, 1990-91) and "Perry Mason: The Case of the Reckless Romeo" (NBC, 1991-92). He appeared in a number of television specials, including "Mad Avenue" (CBS, 1987-88) and "The Ed Begley, Jr. Show" (CBS, 1988-89). He worked in tele...

Biography

James McDonnell was an actor best known for his portrayal of characters throughout various television series. He also starred in the TV movies "The Sitter" (Fox, 1990-91) and "Perry Mason: The Case of the Reckless Romeo" (NBC, 1991-92). He appeared in a number of television specials, including "Mad Avenue" (CBS, 1987-88) and "The Ed Begley, Jr. Show" (CBS, 1988-89). He worked in television in his early acting career as well, including parts on "The Young and the Restless" (CBS, 1972-2015) and "Hard Copy" (CBS, 1986-1999). He continued to work steadily in television dramas throughout the nineties, appearing on "Nowhere Man" (UPN, 1995-96) and "John Grisham's The Client" (CBS, 1995-96). He also starred in the TV movies "Tonya and Nancy: The Inside Story" (NBC, 1993-94) and "My Brother's Keeper" (CBS, 1994-95). In his more recent career, he tackled roles on "Family Law" (1999-2002), "Yes, Dear" (CBS, 2000-06) and "Philly" (ABC, 2001-02). He also appeared in "Bones" (Fox, 2005-). He also appeared in the Owen Wilson blockbuster romantic comedy "Wedding Crashers" (2005). McDonnell most recently appeared on "Crossfire Hurricane" (HBO, 2012).

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