Actor
James Woods Movies, Cast & Biography
James Howard Woods (born April 18, 1947) is an American actor. He is known for starring in films such as Once Upon a Time in America, Salvador, Nixon, Ghosts of Mississippi, Casino, and Hercules, as well as in the television legal drama Shark. He has won two…
- Born
- 18 April 1947
- Birthplace
- Vernal, Utah, USA
- Known for
- Actor
- Guides here
- 2 films
Biography
Who is James Woods?
James Howard Woods (born April 18, 1947) is an American actor. He is known for starring in films such as Once Upon a Time in America, Salvador, Nixon, Ghosts of Mississippi, Casino, and Hercules, as well as in the television legal drama Shark. He has won two Emmy Awards, and earned two Academy Award nominations.
Biography from TMDB, edited for length. Verified 6 November 2026.
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James was born in which country?
Vernal, Utah, USA.
What is James Woods best known for?
Best known as a actor, with 2 credited films in the MovieState library.
Which James Woods films can I read about here?
Once Upon a Time in America (1984), Oppenheimer (2023).