Paul James (actor)

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Years active2004–present

Paul James is an American actor, best known for his role of Calvin on the ABC Family television show Greek . James also starred in the movie The Architect . [1] James graduated from Syracuse University with a BA degree in Theatre. He also starred as Sean Egan on the Hulu TV series The Path .

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Early life and education

James was born in Washington, D.C., and raised in the neighboring suburbs of Maryland. He graduated from Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg, Maryland. His mother was a school teacher at Watkins Mill High School in Gaithersburg, Maryland up until 2007. [2]

Career

James starred on ABC Family's Greek , which aired for four seasons. In the show James plays Calvin Owens, a gay member of Omega Chi Delta fraternity. Fans have applauded both the show for portraying homosexuality in a good light and Paul James as an actor for his portrayal of a black gay man living in a fraternity house.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004The DeeringsC.J.Television film
2005 Cold Case Zeke WilliamsEpisode: "Strange Fruit"
Cry Wolf Lewis
2006 Twenty Questions George PerkinsTelevision film
The Architect Shawn
2007 Without a Trace Allen HayesEpisode: "Absalom"
2007–2011 Greek Calvin OwensMain cast
2008 Spinning into Butter Simon Brick
CSI: Miami DuncanEpisode: "Ambush"
2010 NCIS: Los Angeles James 'Junior' DobbsEpisode: "Blood Brothers"
Bones Hunter LangEpisode: "The Shallow in the Deep"
2011 Lie to Me KyleEpisode: Killer App
Torchwood Noah Vickers5 episodes
Dragon Crusaders Bryce
2013 Crawlspace Derek
CSI: NY P.O. Trey JensenEpisode: "Today Is Life"
2014 Shameless T.A.Episode: "Simple Pleasures"
Farmed and Dangerous Max2 episodes
Grey's Anatomy EricEpisode: "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place"
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Bomb Squad TechEpisode: "The CSI Effect"
2014–2017 The Last Ship O'Connor22 episodes
2015DesecratedMarcus
2016–2017 The Path Sean EganRecurring (season 1); main cast (season 2)
2018 Unlovable Ben
Apostle Townsmen Guard
2019 The Hot Zone Ben Gellis6 episodes
Soundtrack SamMain cast
2021 Gossip Girl AaronEpisode: "Lies Wide Shut"
Nash Bridges Keith 'Philly' MortonTelevision film
2022 I Love That for You Jordan WahlMain cast
2023 Lessons in Chemistry Charlie SloanRecurring

Awards

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef.
2009 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series Greek Nominated [3]

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References

  1. Jensen, Michael (August 5, 2007). "Interview with Greek's Paul James, page 3". AfterElton. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
  2. Jensen, Michael (August 5, 2007). "Interview with Greek's Paul James, page 2". AfterElton. Retrieved May 11, 2009.
  3. "The 40th NAACP Image Awards – 2009 Winners – Television Categories". www.naacpimageawards.net. NAACP. Archived from the original on March 26, 2009.