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James Harper | |
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![]() Harper at BlizzCon 2009 | |
Born | Bell, California, US |
Education | Juilliard School (BFA) |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1974–Present |
James Harper is an American actor. He has been in movies and guest-starred on television shows including Frasier , Matlock , NYPD Blue , Star Trek: Deep Space Nine , and JAG . He also played the role of Admiral Kelso in the 1998 film Armageddon . In addition to acting, Harper has contributed his voice to several video games, most notably StarCraft as Arcturus Mengsk, Resistance: Fall of Man , and Diablo II . Harper reprised his role of Arcturus Mengsk in StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty and StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm .
Harper portrayed Louisiana State Senator Willie Rainach in the 1989 film Blaze , with Paul Newman as Governor Earl Long.