James J. Crawley

Accountant, Actor, Assistant Director, Author, Casting Director, Comedian, Crew, Dialect Coach, Dramaturge, Editor, Film/theatre Journalist, Filmmaker, Host/presenter, Manager, Marketing/pr, Performance Coach, Playwright, Producer, Prop Master, Researcher, Screenwriter, Script Consultant, Script Supervisor, Singer, Stunt Coordinator and Stunt Performer

Brooklyn, New York

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About James

The young father, the All American with the heart of gold even though he may be awkward. With the ability to handle both dramatic and comedic roles, James has the famous Midwestern subtle humor and charm. Don't forget the middle "J". Born in Wichita, Kansas, James grew up in a small suburb playing football, baseball and wrestling. He eventually went to a small community college on a wrestling scholarship where he discovered theatre. His first role was Claudio in "Much Ado About Nothing". From there, he went on to Wichita State University, on a rowing and theatrical scholarship, where he was starred in several theatrical productions, working on his bachelor's degree and also catching a break in several independent films, a few commercials and a major motion picture, "About Schmidt". Even though James shot two weeks worth of footage, he ended up with just 5 seconds, but learned a lot, shooting all his scenes with legendary actor, Jack Nicholson. After that, James pursued a life of academics, getting his Master's in History and publishing several books, and also finishing his Master's in Business. He ran a museum and business in Greensburg, Kansas. The opportunity to move to New York came about three years ago when his mother, who went to medical school at age 44, came to New York to study for a year to become a cardiologist. He stopped everything to come to New York to assure that she was safe and able to concentrate on her schooling. After she finished, she moved back to Kansas and became a full time working cardiologist. A classically trained, he has been seen in over 50 Shakespearean, straight and musical theatre along with numerous short films, web series (5 that come out in the past few years), feature films and television shows. In the past year, on my own without any type of representation I have had auditions and callbacks with the television shows “The Outsiders”, “Law & Order: SVU” and the new Alexander Payne feature film starring Matt Damon. Currently he is studying with Lee Brock and Seth Barrish at the legendary Barrow Group and has been seen on several sets as feature but even more as a stand in, constantly learning his craft. He is the young father, the All American with the heart of gold even though he may be awkward. With the ability to handle both dramatic and comedic roles, James has the famous Midwestern subtle humor and charm.

Gender:
Male

Height:
6' 3"

Weight:
225

Body type:
Athletic

Hair:
Medium

Hair color:
Brown

Eyes:
Hazel

Ethnicity:
Caucasian

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The Vinyl to Video Project: Deer Grandma (2017)
Film (Short and Comedy) Actor After a family Christmas party, a Detective informs the young party hosts that their grandma has been involved in a hit-and-run accident.
The Greater America's Phobia Support Group's Players Presents... (2016)
Television (Comedy) Actor The Members of the Greater America's Phobia Support Group are lead by their equally neurotic therapist, Connor Templeton-St. George through exercises, panic attacks, and general mayhem, all while expressing themselves through song.
Evil Rising (2016)
Film (Short, Horror and Thriller) Actor A young woman with disturbing dreams finds herself thrust into her nightmares. She must overcome her demons to break free and save the souls of those who remain to be alive.....but can she also manage to save herself?
Apocalypsis (2016)
Film (Fantasy, Mystery and Thriller) Actor The fourth feature film by Eric Leiser, Apocalypsis is the third manifestation of a visionary trilogy of films that began with Imagination (2008) and Glitch in the Grid (2012). Set in a parallel universe entering a black hole, a woman reading the book of Revelation has visions of regeneration during Anthropocene. Written by Albino Fawn Productions
Melborne High School (2015)
Television (Comedy) Actor A group of students band together to create a television network for their high school, against frustrating odds.
Succumb (2015)
Film (Short, Horror and Thriller) Actor In the wake of an apocalyptic spread of infection, a husband and wife take refuge in their home. But it's only a matter of time before the infection finds its way in.
Somewhere Between Freedom and Protection, Kansas (2014)
Film (Short, Comedy and Drama) Actor A young girl must choose between her ill grandmother and a scholarship that will take her away from the small town her family founded. .
My Dirty Little Secret (2014)
Television (Documentary) Actor A docudrama that profiles individuals who go to great lengths to hide the skeletons in their closets.
About Schmidt (2002)
Film (Comedy and Drama) Actor Warren Schmidt has led a safe, predictable life working in the insurance industry in Omaha, Nebr. for many years, yet now faces retirement. At the same time he is forced to take a hard look at his wife, his life and his relationship with his estranged daughter. An often hilarious series of events follow as Schmidt embarks on an unpredictable RV journey to attend his daughter's wedding in Denver. Written by wacoastguy