James Denton was born on January 20, 1963, in Nashville, Tennessee, and raised in the nearby town of Goodlettsville. He attended Goodlettsville High School before enrolling at the University of Tennessee, where he majored in Journalism and Television. He earned a degree in Advertising prior to launching his career in the entertainment industry.
Before transitioning into acting, Denton worked in advertising sales. At the age of 23, he took his first steps onto the stage at a community theatre in Nashville, sparking his interest in performance arts. In pursuit of a full-time acting career, Denton later moved to California. Since beginning his journey, he has acted in over 30 television and film projects.
During his time in Chicago, Denton gained critical acclaim for his performance as Stanley in a local production of A Streetcar Named Desire. One of his most notable roles came in the play The Diviners, where he portrayed a Kentucky preacher named C.C. Showers. This performance earned him a nomination for the prestigious Joseph Jefferson Award, Chicago's premier theatre recognition. Even after relocating to Los Angeles, Denton maintained his passion for theater, continuing to perform in stage productions alongside his television and film commitments.
Denton has been featured in an array of independent films, including several written by his friend Mike Petty. His first film role came in 1993, portraying Ray Higgs in Thieves Quartet. In 1999, he played Steven in the film In Walked Monk, also penned by Petty. Denton continued to build his filmography through the 1990s and early 2000s with appearances in projects such as Basic Football (1994), Hunter’s Moon (1995), Sliders, Dark Skies, and Moloney (all in 1996), That Old Feeling and Face/Off (1997), and Primary Colors (1998).
| Birth Date: | 20 Jan, 1963 |
| Age: | 57 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Television actor Film actor Singer Guitarist |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Nashville |
| residence: | Chanhassen |
| Education: | University of Tennessee |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American film and television actor |
| Net Worth 2021: | 7 million |
