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<p><h2>Early Life and Family Background</h2></p>

<p>James Haven, born <a href="/biography/james-haven">James Haven Voight</a>, was born on May 11, 1973, in Los Angeles, California. He is the <a href="/biography/james-haven">son</a> of actors <a href="/biography/jon-voight">Jon Voight</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcheline_Bertrand">Marcheline Bertrand</a>. Haven has a diverse heritage, with German and Slovak ancestry on his father's side, and Canadian, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_language">Dutch</a>, French, and German roots on his mother's side. He is the older <a href="/biography/james-haven">brother</a> of acclaimed <a href="/biography/angelina-jolie">actress</a> <a href="/biography/angelina-jolie">Angelina Jolie</a>. His maternal uncle is <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chip_Taylor">Chip Taylor</a>, a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chip_Taylor">singer</a> and songwriter known for hits like "Wild Thing" and "Angel of the Morning." Following the separation of their parents in 1976, James and <a href="/biography/angelina-jolie">Angelina</a> were primarily raised by their mother.</p>

<h2>Education</h2>

<p>James Haven attended Beverly Hills High School before enrolling in the USC School of Cinema-Television at the University of Southern California. During his time at USC, he directed a student film featuring his sister <a href="/biography/angelina-jolie">Angelina Jolie</a>, which earned him the George Lucas Award for excellence in cinematography.</p>

<h2>Acting and Film Career</h2>

<p>James Haven began his acting career in the late 1990s. He appeared in a number of minor roles in films, some of which featured his sister, <a href="/biography/angelina-jolie">Angelina Jolie</a>. In 1998, he played a supporting role in the biographical HBO film <em>Gia</em>, followed by appearances in <em>Hell’s Kitchen</em> (1998) as Boyle’s bartender and <em>Scrapbook</em> (1999) as Jamie Park. In 2001, he portrayed small roles in <em>Original Sin</em> and <em>Monster’s Ball</em>. He played Youngblood in <em>Ocean Park</em> (2002) and later appeared as Lazarus Kane in a 2004 episode of <em>CSI: Crime Scene Investigation</em>.</p>

<p>Haven transitioned into production and was the executive producer of the documentary <em><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Trudell">Trudell</a></em>, which follows the life and activism of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Native_Americans_in_the_United_States">Native American</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Trudell">John Trudell</a>. He also executive produced the short comedy film <em>That’s Our Mary</em>. Since 2006, James has served as the executive director of the Los Angeles-based Artivist Film Festival, which focuses on films centered on human rights, animal advocacy, and environmental issues.</p>

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<h2>Personal Life</h2>

<p>James Haven legally dropped “<a href="/biography/jon-voight">Voight</a>” from his last name, partly due to a strained relationship with his father, <a href="/biography/jon-voight">Jon Voight</a>. The two were estranged for several years before reconciling in 2009, two years after the passing of Haven’s mother, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcheline_Bertrand">Marcheline Bertrand</a>, who died of cancer in January 2007.</p>

<h2>Relationship with <a href="/biography/angelina-jolie">Angelina Jolie</a></h2>

<p>James became the subject of media attention in 2000 during the Academy Awards, where he shared a kiss on the red carpet with his sister, <a href="/biography/angelina-jolie">Angelina Jolie</a>. The gesture sparked widespread speculation, though both James and <a href="/biography/angelina-jolie">Angelina</a> later described it as a moment of sibling affection that was misinterpreted. Despite earlier media controversies, Haven has maintained a strong bond with <a href="/biography/angelina-jolie">Angelina</a> over the years, supporting her career and philanthropic endeavors.</p>

<h2>Romantic Relationships</h2>

<p>From 2006 to 2008, James Haven dated Christian <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca_St._James">pop singer</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca_St._James">Rebecca St. James</a>. Following that relationship, he began dating actress Ashley Reign. Reign has been described as his first serious long-term partner, and she has been introduced to his family. There has been speculation in media outlets about a potential marriage between the two, although no official confirmation has been made.</p>

<h2>Net Worth</h2>

<p>According to multiple sources, James Haven’s estimated net worth is approximately $5 million. His income is primarily derived from his work in film, both in front of and behind the camera, as well as from his role as an executive within the Artivist Film Festival organization.</p>

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