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James Marsters as Spike in "Buffy, the Vampire Slayer"
James Marsters as Spike in "Buffy, the Vampire Slayer"
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James Marsters stars as Lord Piccolo in 20th Century Fox's "Dragonball Evolution" (2009).

James Marsters became a favorite of fans around the world when he played the wildly popular Spike, a punk-goth vampire on the critically acclaimed American TV show "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." After six seasons on "Buffy," James Marsters continued the role of Spike on the equally popular spin-off, "Angel." Not only a fan favorite, James Marsters has attracted industry-wide attention for his work. James Marsters has received numerous nominations and awards, including the Spacey Award, the Saturn Award, the Cinescape Face of the Future Award, the Golden Satellite Award, and the Teen Choice Award.

James Marsters has since returned to television, starring in the USA Original true-crime film, "Cool Money," portraying Brainiac in the 2005-06 season of "Smallville," and guest starring roles in "The Mountain," "Saving Grace" and "Without a Trace." Besides his television work, James Marsters also had two movies released in 2007: "Shadow Puppets," an independent thriller, and "P.S. I Love You," a romantic love story starring Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, and Kathy Bates. James Marsters' voiceover talents can be found on the DVD release of "Superman: Doomsday," portraying Lex Luthor, and he continues to read for the very popular Dresden Files books on tape series.

Born in the remote northern logging town of Greenville, California, and raised in Modesto, James Marsters knew he wanted to be an actor after making his debut as Eeyore in a fourth-grade production of Winnie-the-Pooh. After honing his skills through his high school drama department, James Marsters went on to further study at New York's prestigious Juilliard School.

James Marsters began his professional theatrical career after a move to Chicago, performing in stage productions such as "The Tempest" and "Red Noses" at Chicago's renowned Goodman Theater. In addition to acting, James Marsters has also formed and run successful theater companies in both Chicago and Seattle. It was while living in Seattle that Marsters was locally cast to guest-star on the television series "Northern Exposure," first as a hotel bellhop and then as Rev. Harding, an ill-at-ease priest. James Marsters was inspired by this success to move to Los Angeles. Within months James Marsters was sinking his proverbial teeth into the role of Spike in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."

Other television work for James Marsters includes a starring role in the anthology series "Strange Frequency" for VH1, as well as stand-out guest spots in Gene Roddenberry's "Andromeda," and Chris Carter's "Millennium." Other feature-film credits include "The House on Haunted Hill," a co-starring role in "Winding Roads," and the male lead opposite "Buffy" co-star Amber Benson in "Chance," her debut as a writer-director. James Marsters revisited the stage in 2000 with a starring role in "The Why," an original play produced in Los Angeles by Noah Wyle.

James Marsters is also a successful singer/songwriter who for two years was the front man of Ghost of the Robot, a band that enjoyed sold-out tours on an international level before disbanding in the spring of 2004. In October of 2004, James Marsters' musical interests took yet another exciting turn as he discovered a new joy and talent in performing solo acoustic concerts of his own material. In conjunction with the release of his first solo album in 2005, "Civilized Man," James Marsters and fans enjoyed a triumphant solo tour of the UK and Australia, selling out every performance to enthusiastic crowds. James Marsters continues to perform both international tours as well as in US clubs whenever his schedule permits, usually managing quite a few each year and will release his much anticipated second CD in the fall of 2007.

When he's not working, James Marsters enjoys being a father, playing the guitar, watching football, and spending time with friends at the beach.






JAMES MARSTERS: FACTS

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

Age: 47 years old
Birthday: August 20, 1962
Height: 5' 9 ½"
Full Name / Real Name: James Wesley Marsters
Birthplace: Greenville, CA
Hometown: Modesto, CA
Wife: Liane Davidson


 
 
 
 
JAMES MARSTERS: TWEETS

#Smallville is still on? I'm only in season 5 or something. Weird to see James Marsters but not hear Spike. I need a Slayer fix...
1 hour ago
James Marsters gained the scar on his left eyebrow when he was mugged whilst living in Queens #buffy #trivia #fb
2 hours ago
Listening to "Storm Front" by James Butcher, read by James Marsters. Cool.
6 hours ago
@ZomDa I notice that it has James Marsters in it and this means that I'm not only prepared to watch it, I may touch myself whilst doing so.
7 hours ago
dear james marsters, you, john and gareth need to get together and do a concert. :D
9 hours ago
@Megan_Hart Lol! :) I joke about James Marsters being the boyfriend of a group of women i know who follow him to all of his cons, everywhere
9 hours ago
@whedonesque all time fav Whedonverse actor James Marsters. Fav actress SMG.
9 hours ago
@whedonesque James Marsters and Alyson Hannigan
9 hours ago
@whedonesque oh, and actor: can't choose between James Marsters and Alan Tudyk
10 hours ago
@whedonesque James Marsters, Aly Hannigan, did i mention James Marsters? *big smile*
10 hours ago
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11 hours ago
@whedonesque gonna have to go with james marsters, who i am meeting this weekend at super megafest
11 hours ago
@whedonesque Eliza Dushku & James Marsters
11 hours ago
@whedonesque my fave actor & actress in Whedonverse: James Marsters and Alyson Hannigan! I know they're both Buffyites but I can't help it.
11 hours ago
@whedonesque Tough, but, I think I must go with James Marsters and Amy Acker.
11 hours ago
@whedonesque James Marsters and a tie between @alydenisof & @JewelStaite
12 hours ago