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James Otis (actor)
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James Otis is an American
film and television actor.
Born in New York City
of Swiss ancestry , Otis began his film career in the 1970s, where he first appeared in the film Dragonfly in 1976
, then made until 1998, he made his first appearance in television including Profiler
, he starred in one episode.
In 1999, Otis appeared in 3 episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
. In 2006, Otis appeared in the true story film The Black Dahlia
, which starred Josh Hartnett
and Scarlett Johansson
.
He also appeared in The Prestige
, which starred Hugh Jackman
and Christian Bale
. Otis has performed in numerous audio plays for Peabody-winner Yuri Rasovsky
. Otis appeared in the film Nite Tales: The Movie, which was released in December 2007.
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film and television actor.
Born in New York City
New York City
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of Swiss ancestry , Otis began his film career in the 1970s, where he first appeared in the film Dragonfly in 1976
1976 in film
The year 1976 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*March 22 - Filming begins on George Lucas' Star Wars science fiction film...
, then made until 1998, he made his first appearance in television including Profiler
Profiler (TV series)
Profiler was an American crime drama that aired on NBC from 1996 to 2000. The series follows the exploits of a criminal profiler working with the fictional FBI's Violent Crimes Task Force based in Atlanta, Georgia....
, he starred in one episode.
In 1999, Otis appeared in 3 episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe...
. In 2006, Otis appeared in the true story film The Black Dahlia
The Black Dahlia (film)
The Black Dahlia is a 2006 neo noir crime film directed by Brian De Palma. It is based on the novel of the same name by James Ellroy, writer of L.A. Confidential and starred Josh Hartnett, Scarlett Johansson, Aaron Eckhart and Hilary Swank. The story is based on the murder of Elizabeth Short...
, which starred Josh Hartnett
Josh Hartnett
Joshua Daniel "Josh" Hartnett is an American actor and aspiring producer. He first came to audiences' attention in 1997 as "Michael Fitzgerald" in the television series Cracker. He made his feature film debut in 1998, co-starring with Jamie Lee Curtis in Halloween H20: 20 Years Later for Miramax...
and Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson is an American actress, model and singer.Johansson made her film debut in North and was later nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead for her performance in Manny & Lo . She rose to further prominence with her roles in The Horse Whisperer and Ghost World...
.
He also appeared in The Prestige
The Prestige (film)
The Prestige is a 2006 mystery thriller film written, directed and co-produced by Christopher Nolan, with a screenplay adapted from Christopher Priest's 1995 novel of the same name. The story follows Robert Angier and Alfred Borden, rival stage magicians in London at the end of the 19th century...
, which starred Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman
Hugh Michael Jackman is an Australian actor and producer who is involved in film, musical theatre, and television.Jackman has won international recognition for his roles in major films, notably as action/superhero, period and romance characters...
and Christian Bale
Christian Bale
Christian Charles Philip Bale is an English actor. Best known for his roles in American films, Bale has starred in both big budget Hollywood films and the smaller projects from independent producers and art houses....
. Otis has performed in numerous audio plays for Peabody-winner Yuri Rasovsky
Yuri Rasovsky
Yuri Rasovsky is an American award-winning writer and producer working in the field of radio drama in the United States....
. Otis appeared in the film Nite Tales: The Movie, which was released in December 2007.
Filmography
- SupernaturalSupernatural (TV series)Supernatural is an American supernatural and horror television series created by Eric Kripke, which debuted on September 13, 2005 on The WB, and is now part of The CW's lineup. Starring Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester and Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester, the series follows the brothers as they...
(2010) (TV series) - Famine (1 Episode) - Nite Tales: The Movie (2007) (completed)
- Criminal MindsCriminal MindsCriminal Minds is an American police procedural drama that premiered September 22, 2005, on CBS. The series follows a team of profilers from the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit based in Quantico, Virginia. The BAU is part of the FBI National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime...
(2007) (TV series) - Dr. Nash (1 episode) - Cold Case (2007) (TV series) - Lloyd Jordan (1 episode)
- Dark Streets (2007) - Tommy
- The PrestigeThe Prestige (film)The Prestige is a 2006 mystery thriller film written, directed and co-produced by Christopher Nolan, with a screenplay adapted from Christopher Priest's 1995 novel of the same name. The story follows Robert Angier and Alfred Borden, rival stage magicians in London at the end of the 19th century...
(2006) - Blind Stagehand 1 - The Black DahliaThe Black Dahlia (film)The Black Dahlia is a 2006 neo noir crime film directed by Brian De Palma. It is based on the novel of the same name by James Ellroy, writer of L.A. Confidential and starred Josh Hartnett, Scarlett Johansson, Aaron Eckhart and Hilary Swank. The story is based on the murder of Elizabeth Short...
(2006) - Dolph Bleichert - ERER (TV series)ER is an American medical drama television series created by novelist Michael Crichton that aired on NBC from September 19, 1994 to April 2, 2009. It was produced by Constant c Productions and Amblin Entertainment, in association with Warner Bros. Television...
(2005) (TV series) - Arnold Brixton (1 episode) - Promised LandPromised landThe Promised Land is a term used to describe the land promised or given by God, according to the Hebrew Bible, to the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob. The promise is firstly made to Abraham and then renewed to his son Isaac, and to Isaac's son Jacob , Abraham's grandson...
(2004/I) - Ray - Law & Order: Special Victims UnitLaw & Order: Special Victims UnitLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit is an American police procedural television drama series set in New York City, where it is also primarily produced...
(2003) (TV series) - Reverend Mitchell Shaw (1 episode) - The KissThe Kiss (2003 film)The Kiss is a 2003 film starring Francoise Surel, Eliza Dushku, Terence Stamp, and Billy Zane. It tells the story of a book editor who is entranced by a certain old manuscript about a romance...
(2003) (V) - Ray - Inhabited (2003) (V) - Mr. Stevenson
- The X Files (2001) (TV series) - Arlen Sacks (1 episode)
- Getting Away with Murder: The JonBenet Ramsey MysteryGetting Away with Murder: The JonBenét Ramsey MysteryGetting Away with Murder: The JonBenet Ramsey Mystery is a docudrama television movie based on the 1996 murder of JonBenét Ramsey. The film was directed by Eric Lucas; JonBenét Ramsey was played by Julia Granstrom and Mackenzie Rosman...
(2000) (TV) - - Star Trek: Deep Space NineStar Trek: Deep Space NineStar Trek: Deep Space Nine is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe...
(1999) (TV series) - Solbor (3 episodes) - Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, Part 2 (1998) - Homeless Shelter Man #1
- ProfilerProfiler (TV series)Profiler was an American crime drama that aired on NBC from 1996 to 2000. The series follows the exploits of a criminal profiler working with the fictional FBI's Violent Crimes Task Force based in Atlanta, Georgia....
(1998) (TV series) - Conner Drake (1 episode) - Another Day in ParadiseAnother Day in Paradise"Another Day in Paradise" is a song by Phil Collins released as the first single from his number-one album But Seriously . As with his song from Genesis, "Man on the Corner" "Another Day in Paradise" was written to bring attention to the problem of homelessness; as such, the song was a substantial...
(1997) .- Reverend - Lasting Silents (1997) - Jimmy Goodnews
- The Fence (1994) - Railroad Worker #2
- The Kill Reflex (1989) - Junk Yard Man
- Stardust MemoriesStardust MemoriesStardust Memories is a 1980 film written and directed by Woody Allen, who considers this to be one of his best films in addition to The Purple Rose of Cairo and Match Point. The film is shot in black-and-white, particularly reminiscent of Federico Fellini's 8½ , which it parodies...
(1980) - UFO Follower - Dragonfly (1976) - Clifford