Personal details
- Height: 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
- Birth Location: Queens, New York City, New York, USA
- Professions: Actor, Director, Editor
James kicked off his career in the ‘90s, pounding the pavement in New York City—TV gigs, regional theater, the whole grind. By 2000, he’d swapped bagels for burritos and landed in LA, hustling as an actor and filmmaker. Then Covid hit and, like a plot twist nobody saw coming, he packed up for Melbourne, Australia, at the end of 2020. Over three decades in the biz, he’s done it all: movies, TV, commercials, modeling, you name it—even voice overs. Somewhere along the way, he launched the Hollywood Actor Lab, coaching hundreds of actors and turning the chaos of showbiz into something a little less terrifying. Born and bred in NYC, James did the Jersey high school thing—football captain, lacrosse, wrestling, summer taekwondo (because why not?). He scored a full-ride to Rutgers at 17, majoring in Theater and Cinema, and got a third-degree black belt out of it too. After graduation, he landed at The George Street Playhouse, meeting the legendary Uta Hagen during her final “Collected Stories” run. His training? Heavy hitters like William Esper Studio, The Groundlings, and his favorite acting book: David Mamet’s ‘True and False.’ James wrote, directed, starred in, and pretty much did everything but craft services for his indie rom-com “Starting from Scratch.” The film snagged awards all over, from Best Film at DisOrient to Best Comedy at Asians on Film, with a few Best Actor and directing trophies thrown in for good measure. Oh, and he’s not just a movie guy—he’s an ace photographer, with a UCLA cert and a 4.0 to boot.
James didn’t just dabble in Taekwondo—dude went all in. We’re talking third degree black belt status, which isn’t like, “Oh I took a class once.” It’s years of sweat, bruises, and probably snapping a few boards in half just for fun. He’s got that laser focus—like the kind that makes you nervous if you accidentally cut in front of him at the coffee shop. Training at that level isn’t just a hobby. It’s obsession territory. Sparring, forms, endless drills… his weekends probably looked more like action movie montages than anything else. And you know, it’s not just about fighting. There’s discipline, respect, all those classic martial arts values drilled in. James didn’t just earn a belt—he basically turned himself into a force you don’t wanna mess with. If you’re ever picking teams for dodgeball, take my advice: grab James.
movies quotesnnSo you’ve got this guy, right? As a kid, he’s all about chasing that cop dream—badge, siren, the whole nine yards. Then reality taps him on the shoulder and he’s like, eh, maybe I’ll just act like a cop instead. Fast-forward, and he’s tangled up in the world of TV, pretending to bust bad guys while never actually risking a paper cut. That’s the funny bit. Underneath, though, there’s this wild line between fantasy and real life. He’s living out the adventure, but it’s all for the cameras. You get this playful take on ambition—how sometimes we grow up and our dreams get a remix. It’s not about catching criminals, it’s about putting on a show and letting everyone else dream along. There’s a little bit of wish-fulfillment, a little bit of self-awareness, and honestly, who hasn’t wanted the glory without the danger?
5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Queens, New York City, New York, USA