Zachary James
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Occupation(s) | TV, stage actor, opera singer |
Years active | 2003 - Present |
Zachary "Zach" James (born December 7, 1981) is an American actor and singer. He is known for originating the roles of
Biography
Early life
James was born in Providence, Rhode Island and grew up in Spring Hill, Florida. The son of a professional jazz guitarist, James played percussion and served as drum major in his high school marching band. Although his first goal was to become a band director, he had a longing for musical theater.[3] James, inspired by actor Nathan Lane,[4] majored in musical theatre at Ithaca College and later moved to New York City.[5][6]
Career
Zachary James created the role of
Regional theatre credits include Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm in
Personal life
James is an out gay artist[12] and has been featured in LGBTQ publications and interviews[13] and was named one of the 30 most influential LGBTQIA+ artists in Opera by OperaWire.[14] James is a life-long advocate for animal rights and volunteers with the anti-fur trade fox sanctuary, Pawsitive Beginnings, in Key Largo, Florida, He narrated their mini documentary, Chasing Fur, in 2020.[15] He is a sexual assault survivor and came forward with his story in 2019 as part of the MeToo Movement.[16] He lived and traveled with his rescued miniature pinscher, Sir Arthur "Artie" Seymour Sullivan, named after the British composer of The Pirates of Penzance for eleven years until Artie's death in 2023.[17] James has been sober since November, 2011, and credits sobriety as a key factor of his success.[18] James is engaged to Mexican-American fashion designer, Manuel Tiscareño [19]
Awards
References
- ^ "Grace Hodgett Young and Zachary James lead cast of Hadestown in London return". The Stage. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
- ^ "Angel Blue, Anthony Roth Costanzo & Missy Mazzoli to Feature on Zachary James' 'What Happened Was...'". OperaWire. 2021-02-11. Retrieved 2022-07-05.
- ^ "Zachary James · News". Zachjames.com. Retrieved 2010-06-18.
- ^ a b Mellini, Michael. "The Addams Family's Zachary James on Serving Up Laughs as Lurch" broadway.com
- ^ a b "Zachary James". Who's Who, playbill.com, Retrieved 30 January 2011.
- ^ "Lurch Speaks... and sings!", moviedearest.com
- ^ The Broadway League. "Zachary James | IBDB: The official source for Broadway Information". IBDB. Retrieved 2010-06-18.
- ^ "'THE ADDAMS FAMILY's' Zachary James Shares His 'IMBECILE D'AMOUR' Oct. 25th 2009/10/18". Chicago.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2010-06-18.
- ^ "Playbill's Who's Who Biographies"
- ^ "James' 'IMBECILE D'AMOUR' a Beautifully Sung Showcase". BroadwayWorld.
- ^ "Zachary James". Grammy Awards. Retrieved 2022-07-05.
- ^ Spirus, Dr (2020-02-19). "Zachary James, an out gay opera artist you need to know". YASS Magazine. Retrieved 2022-07-05.
- ^ "Zachary James On Falling In Love With Opera & The Road To The Metropolitan Opera • Instinct Magazine". Instinct Magazine. 2019-10-21. Retrieved 2022-07-05.
- ^ "The 30 Influential LGBTQIA+ Players In Opera". OperaWire. 2020-06-28. Retrieved 2022-07-05.
- ^ Chasing Fur, retrieved 2022-07-05
- ^ "#TheStories, part I". Schmopera. Retrieved 2022-07-05.
- ^ "Zachary James | Backstage". zacharyjames. Retrieved 2022-07-05.
- ^ "Zachary James Talks Performing on Broadway, in Opera Houses & Pursuing Happiness". BLEEP Magazine. 2018-11-29. Retrieved 2022-07-05.
- ^ Francisco, Jimenez. "RGV's renowned fashion designer announces engagement to Broadway actor". Instagram. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
- ^ "JEAN LUC GODARD AWARD NOMINEES 2021". Cult Critic. 28 September 2022.
External links
- Zach James Website
- Zachary James at the Internet Broadway Database
- Zachary James at IMDb