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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p><a href="/biography/james-denton">James Thomas Denton Jr.</a> was born on January 20, 1963, in Nashville, Tennessee, to <a href="/biography/james-denton">James Denton Sr.</a>, a military veteran and dentist, and Mary Jean Woolslair Denton. He was raised in the nearby town of Goodlettsville, along with his two siblings. Denton attended Goodlettsville High School and later enrolled at the University of Tennessee, where he studied Television and Journalism. While in college, he became a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and ultimately graduated with a degree in Advertising.</p>

<h2>Early Career and Chicago Theater Involvement</h2>
<p>After college, Denton began working in advertising, selling airtime for two radio stations. By the age of 23, he started acting in local theater productions in Nashville. He later moved to Chicago, where he appeared in several stage plays, including “A Streetcar Named Desire” and “Lapin Lapin.” He became a member of the Griffin Theatre and the Strawdog Theatre Ensemble and took on leading roles in productions such as the world premiere of "Flesh and Blood."</p>

<p>Denton gained further recognition in the Chicago theater scene with his performance in "The Night Hank Williams Died," for which he also composed music. His work earned him a nomination for a Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Actor.</p>

<h2>Transition to Film and Television</h2>
<p>In pursuit of an acting career, Denton relocated to Los Angeles, California. Between 1993 and 1996, he appeared in various films and television shows, including “Thieves Quartet,” “Hunter's Moon,” “Dark Skies,” “Moloney,” “Sliders,” and the popular military legal drama “JAG.” For a time, he was credited as Jamie Denton. In 1997, he appeared in the films “That Old Feeling” and the action blockbuster “Face/Off,” in addition to a role in the TV series “The Pretender.”</p>

<p>During this period, Denton continued his involvement in theater, performing in stage productions during breaks from film and TV work. In 1998, he portrayed the character Mitch in the political drama “Primary Colors.” Between 1999 and 2001, he collaborated with independent filmmaker Mike Petty on several projects, including “In Walked Monk,” in which he played Steven, and “Locked Up Down Shorty's,” portraying Danny.</p>
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<h2>Breakthrough with <i>Desperate Housewives</i> and Continued Success</h2>
<p>Over the years, Denton appeared in several notable television series, such as “Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place,” “Ally McBeal,” “The West Wing,” “The Drew Carey Show,” and “Threat Matrix.” His most prominent role came as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Delfino">Mike Delfino</a> on the critically acclaimed ABC series “Desperate Housewives,” which catapulted him to fame. His performance earned him a Teen Choice Award and widespread recognition.</p>

<p>Following the success of “Desperate Housewives,” Denton continued to work actively in television. His more recent roles include appearances in “Grace Unplugged,” “Devious Maids,” and the Hallmark Channel series “Good Witch,” as well as the TV movie “For Love and Honor.”</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Interests</h2>
<p><a href="/biography/james-denton">James Denton</a> has been married twice. His first marriage was to actress Jenna Lyn Ward in 1997, but the couple divorced after three years. On December 16, 2002, Denton married <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erin_O'Brien_(actress)">Erin O'Brien</a>, a personal <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erin_O'Brien_(actress)">trainer</a> who previously worked at Life Time Fitness. Together, they have two children.</p>

<p>The Denton family lived in Glendale, California, before relocating to Chanhassen, a suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota. In addition to acting, Denton is also a <a href="/biography/james-denton">part-owner</a> of the Orange County Flyers, an independent minor league baseball team based in Fullerton, California. The team won the Golden Baseball League Championship in 2008.</p>

<h2>Net Worth</h2>
<p>As of recent estimates, <a href="/biography/james-denton">James Denton</a> has a net worth of approximately $7 million, reflecting his enduring success in both television and film.</p>

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