James Woods
Biography
James Howard Woods, born on April 18, 1947, is a prominent American actor celebrated for his versatile performances in film and television. He gained recognition for his roles in notable films including Once Upon a Time in America, Salvador, Nixon, Ghosts of Mississippi, Casino, and the animated feature Hercules. Woods also made a significant impact on television, particularly through his performance in the legal drama series Shark. Throughout his career, he has received numerous accolades, including two Emmy Awards, and has been nominated for the Academy Awards on two occasions. His talent and dedication to the craft have made him a respected figure in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
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Recess: School's Out
2001
Diggstown
1992 • Gabriel Caine
Hercules: Zero to Hero
1999 • Hades (voice) (archive sound)
Citizen Cohn
1992 • Roy Marcus Cohn
My Name Is Bill W.
1989 • Bill Wilson
Pretty Persuasion
2005 • Hank Joyce
An American Carol
2008 • Todd Grosslight
Straight Talk
1992 • Jack Russell
Kelly: Someone Else's Dream
2024
Another Day in Paradise
1998 • Mel
Too Big to Fail
2011 • Dick Fuld
Straw Dogs (2011)
2011 • Tom Heddon
Next Door (1994)
1994 • Matt Coler
Hercules (1997)
1997 • Hades (voice)
The Onion Field
1979 • Gregory Powell
White House Down
2013 • Walker
The Hard Way (1991)
1991 • John Moss
Race to Space
2001 • Dr. Wilhelm von Huber
Northfork
2003 • Walter O'Brien
Riding in Cars with Boys
2001 • Leonard Donofrio
Bling
2016 • Victor (voice)
Night Moves
1975 • Quentin