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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.
Stephan James is a versatile and award-winning actor who has played real-life figures in films like Race and If Beale Street Could Talk. He also starred in TV series like Homecoming and Halan Kai Nelson, and is the executive producer of Beacon 23.
- January 1, 1
- 1.83 m
- Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Over the past year, Scarborough-born actor Stephan James has morphed from obscure Toronto actor into rising Hollywood star.
Stephan James. Actor: Race. Stephan James has quickly established himself as an incredibly dynamic lead talent in both film and television. James, a native of Canada, has held the honor of portraying several real-life figures in African American history.
- December 16, 1993
The actor talks about his experience working with the late 'Black Panther' star, his love for Beyoncé's new album and his role in the Apple TV thriller series 'Surface'. He also reveals his dream project to play Jean-Michel Basquiat, the famous painter.
- Associate Trending Reporter
- 5 min
Dec 16, 1993 · Learn about Stephan James, a Canadian actor who starred in Race, If Beale Street Could Talk, Homecoming and more. See his biography, filmography, awards and upcoming projects.
Sep 2, 2022 · NEW YORK, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- If Beale Street Could Talk and Homecoming actor Stephan James says it was challenging, but exhilarating, for him and his co-stars to play characters in shifting...
