James Remar

Biography

William James Remar, born on December 31, 1953, is a distinguished American actor whose career spans several decades, marked by a range of memorable performances in both film and television. He gained prominence for his role as Ajax in the cult classic The Warriors (1979) and showcased his versatility as the menacing Albert Ganz in 48 Hrs. (1982). His portrayal of notorious gangster Dutch Schultz in The Cotton Club (1984) further solidified his place in cinematic history, while fans of the video game franchise recognize him as Lord Raiden in Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997).

Remar's filmography is extensive, featuring significant roles in various acclaimed films, including Drugstore Cowboy (1989), Boys on the Side (1995), Judge Dredd (1995), Psycho (1998), and What Lies Beneath (2000). He has also appeared in popular hits like 2 Fast 2 Furious (2002), Blade: Trinity (2004), Ratatouille (2007), Django Unchained (2012), Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), and Oppenheimer (2023). Notably, he was originally set to play Corporal Hicks in Aliens (1986) before being replaced.

On television, Remar is well-known for his recurring roles as Harry Morgan in Dexter (2006-2013) and the upcoming Dexter: Resurrection (2025-present). He has lent his voice to characters in Ben 10 (2009-2012) and The Legend of Korra (2013-2014), among others. Remar has been married to Atsuko Remar since 1984, and they have two children together.