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James Callis on "Battlestar Galactica"
James Callis on "Battlestar Galactica" - © SCI FI Channel
James Callis stars as Gaius Baltar on SCI FI Channel's "Battlestar Galactica." Scientific genius and moral weakling, Gaius Baltar unwittingly helped the Cylons destroy humanity. While carrying on an internal dialogue with Number Six, Gaius is torn between self interest and the demands of his new role as vice-president.

London-born James Callis studied English and Related Literature at the University of York. After graduating in 1993, James Callis gained a place at the renowned London Academy of Music & Dramatic Arts. James Callis graduated from LAMDA in 1996 and has since appeared in various West End stage productions, as well as in film and on TV and radio.

James Callis made his West End debut in "Old Wicked Songs" alongside Bob Hoskins in 1996, earning the London Critics' Circle's Jack Tinker Award for Most Promising Newcomer. James Callis appeared at the Almeida Theatre in George Bernard Shaw's "The Doctor's Dilemma" in 1998, and at the Soho Theatre in London last year in Peter Ackerman's "Things You Shouldn't Say Past Midnight." James Callis broke into television in 1996 with a guest role on the British series "Murder Most Horrid" and with a recurring role in the ensemble of the long-running U.K. drama "Soldier Soldier."

James Callis went on to a number of telefilms and miniseries, including "The Scarlet Pimpernel" (1999) and "Jason and the Argonauts" (2000). James Callis played Bridget's pal Tom in the hit movie "Bridget Jones's Diary" (2001) and its sequel "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason" (2004). James Callis co-wrote and co- directed the film "Beginner's Luck" (2001), in which he starred opposite Julie Delpy. James Callis was Menelaus in USA Network's miniseries "Helen of Troy," and he has recently completed shooting in India for the feature film "One Night With the King," with Omar Sharif and Peter O'Toole.






JAMES CALLIS: FACTS

How tall is James Callis? How old is James Callis? Where was James Callis born? Find out here.

Age: 38 years old
Birthday: June 4, 1971
Height: 5' 8"
Birthplace: London, England, UK
Wife: Neha Callis



JAMES CALLIS: NEWS


James Callis on "Battlestar Galactica" 'Twilight' and 'True Blood' Vamp Up 4 Scream Awards EachTaylor Lautner wins Breakout Performance Award, while "Star Trek" beams away with 6 honors. Read more...
"New Moon" poster 'Scream 2009' Honors Vampires, Vulcans and Villains from 'Twilight' to 'Star Trek' and MorePremiering Tuesday, October 27, the 4th annual awards event will showcase world premiere footage from the upcoming "New Moon" movie and will also reunite the cast of "Battlestar Galactica." Read more...
"CSI" Cast CBS Season Finales Deliver Cliffhangers, Weddings and Relationship Shake-UpsGuest stars on CBS this May include Daniel Baldwin, Gerald McRaney, Lou Diamond Phillips, Martin Landau, Craig T. Nelson, Scott Bakula and Brian Austin Green. Read more...

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Taylor Lautner on "My Own Worst Enemy" Stars Come Out for 'Scream 2009'Premiering on October 27, the awards ceremony will show an exclusive preview from Martin Scorsese's "Shutter Island," unveil footage from "New Moon" and include appearances by Taylor Lautner, Megan Fox, Tobey Maguire, Hugh Jackman, Liv Tyler, Eliza Dushku, Elijah Wood, Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder and many more. Read more...
Cast of J.J. Abram's "Star Trek" (2009) Spike TV 'Scream 2009' Award Nominees AnnouncedWith 17 nominations, "Star Trek" tops the list of the 4th annual event honoring the best in the sci-fi, fantasy, horror and comic genres. Read more...
Cast of "Battlestar Galactica" 'Battlestar Galactica: The Plan' Reunites CastExperience the fight for humanity's survival through the eyes of the cylons for the first time ever in the new movie debuting on DVD on October 27. Read more...
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JAMES CALLIS: TWEETS

March 12, 2010
My #LOST and #BSG geeklove must collide. The world might explode if Dominic Monaghan and James Callis have a scene together.
22 hours ago
James Callis is going to be on #FlashForward? Ummm... AWESOME.
22 hours ago
James Callis is going to be in Flash Forward? That's all I need to start watching again!
22 hours ago
@jmc_bks I was already over ER by the time Grimes and Leland Orser showed up, which made me sad. Like James Callis joining FlashForward...
1 day ago
okay so apparently I am one of the only people who didn't know that James Callis is going to be on Flash Forward. Reason to tune in? YES.
2 days ago
James Callis is "human-looking, but nothing special." She wears glasses... maybe she needs a new prescription.
2 days ago
@crackpotjack I read in EW that James Callis (Baltar on BSG) will join the cast of Flash Forward. Maybe he is a villain
2 days ago
interview w/ colin firth on tv ♥ and they showed a bridget jones clip w/ james callis *squee*
5 days ago
James Callis is going to be on Flashforward? Damn these networks for sucking me back in by poaching Battlestar Galactica cast.
6 days ago
I wanna watch James Callis nude
6 days ago