Brad James
Brad James | |
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Born | July 7, 1978 |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2008–present |
Spouse | |
Children | 1 |
Brad James (born July 7,
Early years
James was raised by his maternal grandparents.
Career
James has appeared in many commercials for national brands including Walmart, AutoTrader.com and BlackBerry.[3] In his first credited speaking role on-screen, he played the lead role of John Merser in Maverick Entertainment's Champion Road. In 2013, James won the Georgia's "Best Actor" award at the Georgia Entertainment Gala.[3] In 2013, he was cast to portray the role of Adam in the movie Marry Me for Christmas.[5][6]
Personal life
James and actress Keshia Knight Pulliam were married in an intimate ceremony in September 2021.[7] The two began dating in 2019 after meeting on the set of the TV movie Pride and Prejudice: Atlanta.[8] In late 2022, it was announced they were expecting their first child together.[9] The couple welcomed a son in April 2023.[10] Additionally, James is the stepfather to Ella (b. 2017), Knight Pulliam's daughter with ex-husband, retired National Football League player Edgerton Hartwell.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2008 | Champion Road | Jonathan Merser | Video |
2009 | 4 Minutes | Speed Daters | |
2010 | Lost Without You | David Landeryou | Short |
Champion Road: Arena | Jonathan Merser | ||
2012 | The Black Book | Detective Chase Austin | Short |
Rhythm | Dr. Brad Taylor | Short | |
Forbidden | Steven Giles | Short | |
Parental Guidance | Officer Chernin | ||
Thy Will Be Done | Omega | ||
2013 | The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia | Prentiss | |
Prisoners | Officer Carter | ||
Angry Insecure Men | Aiden | Short | |
Emma Mae Tell | Guy | Short | |
2014 | Comeback Dad | Spence | |
C.I.G.A.R. | Ken | ||
2015 | Skinned | Michael | |
What Love Will Make You Do | Joe | ||
When I Hold My Ears | Danny Jones | ||
Zodiac Sign | Antonio | ||
2016 | The Choice | Ben | |
For the Love of Christmas | Owen Cotton | ||
The Rookie & the Rat | Zack | Short | |
2017 | Walk Away from Love | Ray | |
2018 | When It Comes Around | Dexter | |
The Other Side | Allen Turner | ||
2019 | His, Hers, and The Truth | Alan | |
2020 | Somebody's in My House | - | |
2021 | Fruits of the Heart | Jonathan | |
2022 | The Love We Had | Anthony Stevenson | |
Sons 2 the Grave | R.D. | ||
Single Not Searching | Tim | ||
2023 | Dashing Through the Snow | Theo Garrick | |
2024 | Shirley | Huey P. Newton |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009 | Meet the Browns | Jacob | Episode: "Meet the Parents" |
2010 | The Vampire Diaries | Tow Truck Driver | Episode: "Memory Lane" |
2011 | Let's Stay Together | Shaun | Episode: "Dirty Scraps of Leather" |
One Tree Hill | Guy | Episode: "The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get" | |
Teen Wolf | Vice Principal | Episode: "Wolf Moon" | |
Single Ladies | Dante | Episode: "Cry Me a River" & "Indecent Proposal" | |
Reed Between the Lines | Boris | Episode: "Let's Talk About Boys in Tights" | |
2011–16 | Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse
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Todd | Main cast (season 1–4), guest (season 5) |
2012 | The Rickey Smiley Show | Kwame | Episode: "Cleaning Crisis" |
2013 | Devious Maids | Bobby D | Episode: "Making Your Bed" |
Marry Me for Christmas | Adam | TV movie | |
2014 | Daddy's Home | - | TV movie |
First Impression | Scorpion Kiss | TV movie | |
Love the One You're With | - | TV movie | |
Hart of Dixie | Vince | Episode: "Back in the Saddle Again" | |
2015 | Born Again Virgin | Andre | Episode: "Slaying Your Dragons" |
Make Time 4 Love | Sean | Episode: "Make Time 4 Love Ep. 1" | |
2016 | NCIS: New Orleans | Kevin Heller | Episode: "Suspicious Minds" |
Merry Christmas, Baby | Adam | TV movie | |
2017 | The New Edition Story | David Vaughn | Episode: "Part 1" |
Underground | Bo | Episode: "Nok Aaut" & "28" | |
2017–18 | Superstition | Calvin Hastings | Main cast |
2019 | American Soul | Professor Haygood | Recurring cast (season 1) |
Pride and Prejudice: Atlanta | Mr. Bingley | TV movie | |
2019–23 | A House Divided | Cameron Sanders, Jr. | Main cast |
2020–21 | Outer Banks | Agent Bratcher | Guest (season 1), recurring cast (season 2) |
2021 | A Chestnut Family Christmas | Malcolm Butler | TV movie |
2022 | Girlfriendship | Kareem Benjamin | TV movie |
A New Orleans Noel | Anthony Brown | TV movie |
References
- ^ "James".
- ^ "'For Better or Worse' Star Brad James Talks Business and Pleasure". ebony.com. Retrieved July 18, 2012.
- ^ a b c "OWN Profile". oprah.com.
- ^ "'For Better or Worse' Star Brad James Talks Business and Pleasure". ebony.com. Retrieved July 18, 2012.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Malinda Williams and Brad James Talk New Movie, 'Marry Me For Christmas'". essence.com. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
- ^ "Malinda Williams, Brad James star in 'Marry Me for Christmas". rollingout.com. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
- ^ Rice, Nicholas. "The Cosby Show's Keshia Knight Pulliam Marries 'Best Friend' Brad James: 'It Was Magical'". People.com. Meredith Corporation. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
- ^ Strohm, Emily. "The Cosby Show's Keshia Knight Pulliam Engaged to Actor Brad James". People. Meredith Corporation. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
- ^ Andaloro, Angela (December 1, 2022). "Keshia Knight Pulliam and Husband Brad James Expecting First Baby Together — See Her Bump!". People.com. Meredith Corporation. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
- ^ Mannion, Katie (April 10, 2023). "All About Keshia Knight Pulliam's Two Children". People.com. Meredith Corporation. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
External links
- Brad James at IMDb