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Stephan James Movies, Cast & Biography
Stephan James (born December 16, 1993) is a Canadian actor. After starring in a string of television series as a teenager, he rose to prominence upon winning a Canadian Screen Award for Best Actor for his role as track and field sprinter Jesse Owens in the…
- Born
- 16 December 1993
- Birthplace
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Known for
- Actor
- Guides here
- 1 film
Biography
Who is Stephan James?
Stephan James (born December 16, 1993) is a Canadian actor. After starring in a string of television series as a teenager, he rose to prominence upon winning a Canadian Screen Award for Best Actor for his role as track and field sprinter Jesse Owens in the 2016 film Race. In 2018, he starred in Barry Jenkins' acclaimed drama film If Beale Street Could Talk, based on the James Baldwin novel of the same name. Also that year, he portrayed Walter Cruz in the Amazon series Homecoming, for which he received a Golden Globe Award nomination.
Biography from TMDB, edited for length. Verified 6 November 2026.
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Stephan was born in which country?
Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
What is Stephan James best known for?
Best known as a actor, with 1 credited film in the MovieState library.
Which Stephan James films can I read about here?
I Play Rocky (2026).