Born April 4, 1976 in San Antonio, Texas, James started his career off in by studying theater at New York University's Experimental Theater Wing in which he gathered a string of New York theather credits in classical and contemporary. He made the transition to television afterwards. After being in a few failed shows, he finally landed his big break playing a fake psychic in USA new detective show Psych.
With parts in many shows like Miss Match, Providence and First Years, Roday finally hit it with a role in the movie Dukes of Hazzard, and
… More then landed the role of "psychic" Shawn Spencer in Psych.He has been involved with Psych co-star Maggie Lawson (Juliet) since 2006.
Why do you love James? I think he is hot and a good actor.
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James Roday is not Shawn Spencer. Solely by watching interviews, it is blatantly obvious that Roday is a very calm guy, and he almost appears to be shy. That's what makes it so amazing that he plays one of the most energetic and outlandish characters on television today. Roday is absolutely amazing on the screen, and he seems like a stand-up guy off-screen as well.
On top of his performances, Roday has written and co-written several episodes for Psych, and it is no coincidence that those episodes happen to be my favorites. He is so talented when it comes to developing plots around a theme, like the horror movie "Tuesday the 17th" or the ode to Hitchcock "Mr. Yin Presents." These two episodes, along with a few others, also happened to be directed by Roday. His approach to directing is really unique since most actors-turned-directors don't know enough to have a variety of shots and perspectives, but Roday's work on Psych makes it look like he was born to direct. But if directing was all he ever did, it would be a real loss to those of us who love acting and writing skill, so I've very grateful that he has managed to do a little bit of everything, and so amazingly well!
I completely LOVE James Roday. He's not the most well-known person on TV, but he really should be. His acting is genuine and earnest, and fits whatever person he's protraying very well. I would absolutely love to see him on tv more, or at least get more movie spots. My favorite tv show currently on television is absolutely PSYCH (starring James Roday) and one of the main reasons i like the show, is it's cast. I adore the acting style and especially James's performance. It makes me extremely proud to watch the show, and then announce that it is my favorite. Thanks for reading
The show is GREAT! no words around it. This show is worth watching every weekend. I just don't know if it is the cast or the script or how they are writing them, but something iis going on that makes the show worth watching every week end. It is weird you think the show is wroth watching every week end if i say it enough. Any way i like the just hope it goes on and on and on, for years to become it is that good. OK a little bit of straighting the truth but REAlly it is a great shows.
James Roday is perfect in the role of Shawn Spencer on PSYCH. He has that boy next door sexy quality that just makes you want more... He has amazing comedic timing, dead on gestures, and genuine sincerity. Love him - I am so glad that James Roday was cast as Shawn Spencer on Psych!
He most definitely should have received an Emmy nod for Best Actor in a Comedy Series... Believe me James; if it were up to us fans you would have our vote and win every time!
As I said before... Talented, genuine, brilliant, hilarious! Too perfect for words.
I think James is very talented and adorable! I love his character as Shawn Spencer. He's hilarious, witty, hot, and he plays the part very well in my opinion. I haven't met a person yet that doesn't like Pscyh. My sister is hooked now! I hope Psych stays on the air for years to come. He is one of my favorite actors on TV. I would love to see him on the big screen...but in a comedy. I wonder too if he is anything like his character. He and Gus make a great pair. I wish him luck in his career.
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