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James Spader as Alan Shore on "Boston Legal"
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James Spader stars as Alan Shore on ABC's "Boston Legal."

An actor with a taste for extremes, James Spader has forged a career built upon exploring the darker side of human nature. James Spader attracted the attention of television critics and audiences alike with his portrayal of the ethically-challenged attorney, Alan Shore, on ABC's "The Practice," a role that won him an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. In 2005 and 2007, James Spader was awarded two more Emmys, as he reprised his role on "Boston Legal."

James Spader appeared alongside Maggie Gyllenhaal in the critically-acclaimed film, "Secretary." Directed by Steven Shainberg and based on Mary Gaitskills' novella, Bad Behavior, "Secretary" is a richly imaginative and unique love story about two people who discover that the most delectable pleasures can be found between the hours of 9:00 and 5:00. The Lions Gate Films release won the 2002 Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize for Originality. James Spader also starred in John McNaughton's "Speaking of Sex," in which he plays a depression expert, one of the many people who attempt to solve a couple's marital problems. Produced by Canal Plus, "Speaking of Sex" co-stars Bill Murray, Catherine O'Hara, Lara Flynn Boyle and Megan Mullaly.

Working opposite Albert Brooks, Helen Mirren, Anne Bancroft and Jeffrey Wright in Sidney Lumet's "Critical Care"—a satire of modern medical care—James Spader portrayed a libidinous second-year resident involved with the hypocrisy and greed at the heart of the hospital system. And in one of his more controversial roles, James Spader starred in David Cronenberg's "Crash," in which, following a car accident, he finds himself awakened by a sudden mix of violence and sexuality in his life. Adapted from J.G. Ballard's cult classic novel, "Crash" received the Special Jury Prize at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival. The film co-starred Holly Hunter, Deborah Kara Unger and Elias Koteas.

James Spader's additional film credits include John Herzfeld's "2 Days in the Valley," opposite Charlize Theron; the smash-hit "Stargate," with Kurt Russell; Mike Nichol's "Wolf," with Jack Nicholson and Michelle Pfeiffer; Luis Mandoki's "White Palace," opposite Susan Sarandon; "The Music of Chance," with Mandy Patinkin; Tim Robbins' political satire, "Bob Roberts"; "True Colors"; "Bad Influence"; and Steven Soderbergh's "Sex, Lies, and Videotape," for which James Spader won the coveted Best Actor Award at The Cannes Film Festival in 1989.






JAMES SPADER: FACTS

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

Age: 50 years old
Birthday: February 7, 1960
Height: 5' 10"
Nickname: Jimmy
Full Name / Real Name: James Todd Spader
Birthplace: Boston, MA
Wife: Victoria Spader




JAMES SPADER: NEWS


James Spader as Alan Shore on "Boston Legal"The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards and Creative Arts Emmy Awards Nominees Are..."John Adams" leads all nominations with 23, followed by "30 Rock" (17), "Mad Men" (16) and "Pushing Daisies" (12). Read more...
"The Sopranos"Winners of the 2007 Primetime Emmy Awards AnnouncedNBC's "30 Rock" takes home Outstanding Comedy Series while HBO's "The Sopranos" closes out its run as Outstanding Drama Series. Read more...

BOSTON LEGAL: NEWS (5)


"Mad Men" Cast2009 Emmy Award Nominations Announced"30 Rock" and "Mad Men" come out on top again this year for comedy and drama series with 22 and 16 nominations respectively, while "Grey Gardens" cultivates 17, "Into the West" rides into the sunset with 14, "Saturday Night Live" yucks it up for 13, and "Dancing with the Stars" waltzes away with 10. Read more...
Scene from ABC Studios' "Legend of the Seeker"WGN America, It's a Whole New Network!Rebranding itself, the channel relaunches this month with new shows "WWE Superstars," "Around the World For Free," "Hollywood & Dine" and "Cultivating Life." Read more...
"Dancing with the Stars"ABC Announces Fall Premiere DatesThe Alphabet's fall lineup will roll out between September 19 and October 14. Read more...
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JAMES SPADER: TWEETS

I miss Boston Legal. Alan and Denny - they were a couple made in heaven. :D (plus, how hot is James Spader??)
1 hour ago
Was talking about Pretty in Pink and how I loved James Spader in it. Co-worker commented about my love for psychos. Guess he's not far off.
8 hours ago
RT @moviefuse: #film Blogs: Happy Belated Birthday, James Spader - While all thoughts were swarming towards Superbowl showdowns an... http:/
21 hours ago
im watching Secretary.... i love this movie... i love james spader... really good actor!!!!
22 hours ago
@KeriStevens Yeah, but if I had been Molly, I'd have totally bagged James Spader.
22 hours ago
Do you remember James Spader & Maggie Gyllenhaal in the Steven Shainberg film, Secretary?
23 hours ago
Is James Spader nude hot or what?
1 day ago
...James Spader played Daniel Jackson in the Stargate movie? *does not compute*
1 day ago
I love when James Spader sells me cars on TV.
1 day ago
@ShylaCavallo86 Have fun at RACE...James Spader is amazing in the show!
1 day ago
@Ben_Preece almost as if you were James Spader, 20 years older than you actually are.
1 day ago
...same glasses. But hey, at least I have something in common with James Spader, right?
1 day ago
Going to see a show on Broadway tomorrow im so excited "Race" with James Spader I am a big fan of his
1 day ago
synchronicity struck again. yesterday, i discover now, was james spader's birthday. cuh! same as eddie izzard. weird...
1 day ago
Just finished rewatching Secretary - it's a beautiful love story and I am reminded why I love James Spader and Maggie Gyllenhaal so much
1 day ago
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