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Jamie Denton 

Breakthrough with Desperate Housewives and Continued Success

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 Mike Delfino on the critically acclaimed ABC series “Desperate Housewives,” which catapulted him to fame. His performance earned him a Teen Choice Award and widespread recognition.

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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.”

Personal Life and Interests

James Denton 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 Erin O'Brien, a personal trainer who previously worked at Life Time Fitness. Together, they have two children.

The Denton family lived in Glendale, California, before relocating to Chanhassen, a suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota. In addition to acting, Denton is also a part-owner 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.

Net Worth

As of recent estimates, James Denton has a net worth of approximately $7 million, reflecting his enduring success in both television and film.

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Quick Facts
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
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Last Modified: Apr 11 2025
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