James Hays Eckhouse (born February 14, 1955) is an American actor, best known for playing Jim Walsh on Beverly Hills, 90210. He also directed three episodes of the show.
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James Eckhouse | |
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Born | James Hays Eckhouse (1955-02-14) February 14, 1955 (age 67) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Education | Juilliard School (BFA) |
Occupation | Actor, director |
Spouse | Sheila Keliher Walsh
(m. 1982) |
Children | 2 sons |
Before his part on Beverly Hills, 90210, Eckhouse had small roles in such films as Trading Places, Fatal Attraction, Big and Cocktail. He was a series regular on Beverly Hills, 90210 from the pilot episode in 1990 until the end of the fifth season in 1995. He also co-starred in 1999's Judgement Day.[1]
Eckhouse studied briefly at MIT before beginning his acting career. He and his wife have two sons.[2]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1983 | Trading Places | Guard | |
1985 | Blue Heaven | Tony Sabella | |
1985 | When Nature Calls | Bobby | |
1987 | 84 Charing Cross Road | Joey, The Dentist | |
1987 | Fatal Attraction | Man In Japanese Restaurant | |
1988 | Shakedown | Steve Rosen | |
1988 | Big | Supervisor | |
1988 | Cocktail | Tourist | |
1989 | Fat Man and Little Boy | Robert Harper | |
1991 | Defending Your Life | Jeep Owner | |
1992 | Leaving Normal | Rich | |
1994 | Junior | Ned Sneller | |
1998 | One True Thing | District Attorney | |
1999 | The Learning Curve | Mr. Stevens | |
2000 | Joseph: King of Dreams | Potiphar | Direct-to-video |
2002 | Malevolent | Dorland, Polygraph Technician | Uncredited |
2002 | Cathedral | Ed | |
2004 | The Sure Hand of God | Benny Ballard | |
2004 | A Cinderella Story | Mr. Farrell | |
2005 | Guess Who | Workman #1 | |
2006 | Jimmy and Judy | Jimmy's Dad | |
2008 | Half-Life | Richard Parker | |
2008 | Extreme Movie | Jessica's Dad | |
2009 | Wake | Mr. Williams | |
2009 | Love at First Hiccup | Christian | |
2012 | The Avengers | Senator Boynton | |
2013 | Shotgun Wedding | Philip 'Flip' Milton | |
2016 | The Boy on the Train | Roger | |
2016 | Dead Awake | Mr. Bowman | |
2017 | Alexander IRL | Arthur | |
2018 | Dear Chickens | Doctor Friedman | short film |
2018 | A Simple Wedding | Steven Talbot | |
TBA | Saving Paradise | Cameron Wannemaker |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1982 | Another World | Costume Clerk | Episode dated 30 July 1982 |
1983 | Will There Really Be a Morning? | Harold Clurman | Television film |
1985-1988 | Spenser: For Hire | Lieutenant Commander Carl Westmore / Robert Jordan | 2 episodes |
1986 | American Playhouse | Steven | |
1986-1987 | The Equalizer | District Attorney / Steve | |
1987-1989 | CBS Summer Playhouse | David / Max Galpin | |
1988 | Annie McGuire | Charlie | Episode: "The Hold-Up" |
1988 | The Christmas Wife | Jim Tanner | Television film |
1989 | Thirtysomething | Jerry Kravitz | Episode: "Politics" |
1989 | Matlock | Brian Davis | Episode: "The Con Man" |
1990 | Equal Justice | Defense Attorney | Episode: "Goodbye, Judge Green" |
1990 | In the Best Interest of the Child | Chilton | Television film |
1990 | Sisters | Mark | |
1990 | WIOU | Bob Lorwin | Episode: "Pilot" |
1990–1998 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Jim Walsh / Dr. Edwards | 146 episodes |
1993 | Moment of Truth: Why My Daughter? | Sergeant Jack Powell | Television film |
1994 | Burke's Law | Eric Reade | Episode: "Who Killed the Fashion King?" |
1995 | Spring Fling! | George | Television film |
1995 | The Marshal | Al Kelly | Episode: "Time Off for Clever Behavior" |
1996 | Terminal | Dr. Maxwell | Television film |
1996 | Intimate Betrayal | Paul | |
1996-1998 | Chicago Hope | Jerry Kleiman / Peter Morissey | 2 episodes |
1997 | Dharma & Greg | Andy | Episode: "Mr. Montgomery Goes to Washington" |
1999 | Judgment Day | Colonel Tom Keller | Television film |
1999 | Nash Bridges | Mark Hicks | Episode: "Girl Trouble" |
1999 | Family Law | Richard Hershey | Episode: "Holt vs. Holt" |
1999 | Snoops | Michael Zindler | Episode: "The Grinch" |
1999 | Jingle Bells | Dad | Television film |
1999–2000 | Once and Again | Lloyd Lloyd | 4 episodes |
2000 | Batman Beyond | Zacharias | Episode: "Speak No Evil" |
2001 | Ally McBeal | Attorney | Episode: "Hats Off to Larry" |
2001 | Touched by an Angel | Dr. Brad Renslow | Episode: "The Face of God" |
2001 | Strong Medicine | Rabbi Yaverbaum | Episode: "Zol Zein Gezint" |
2001-2009 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Paul Trent / Hank Marlowe | 2 episodes |
2002 | Any Day Now | Mr. Greenburg | Episode: "Truth Hurts" |
2002 | The West Wing | Representative Bud Wachtell, Democrat | Episode: "The U.S. Poet Laureate" |
2002 | The Agency | Deputy Chief of White House Security Group | Episode: "Air Lex" |
2002 | Robbery Homicide Division | Frank Van Pelt | Episode: "2028" |
2003 | Hack | Anthony Lewis Sparks | Episode: "A Dangerous Game" |
2003 | The Lyon's Den | Leonard Weaver | Episode: "Ex" |
2003 | Judging Amy | Attorney Waters | Episode: "Sex and the Single Mother" |
2004 | The Practice | Attorney Anthony Selig | Episode: "Avenging Angels" |
2004 | The District | Congressman Grant Kingsley | Episode: "Party Favors" |
2004 | Without a Trace | Charles Huffman | Episode: "Risen" |
2004 | Jack & Bobby | Richard Kramer | Episode: "Lost Boys" |
2004-2007 | Las Vegas | Cy Lipshitz / Tolliver | 2 episodes |
2005 | Boston Legal | Dr. Adam Carter | Episode: "The Black Widow" |
2005 | Close to Home | Matt Doretzky | Episode: "Suburban Prostitution" |
2006 | Medium | Dr. Gromada | Episode: "Doctor's Orders" |
2006 | Crossing Jordan | Mr. Cartland | Episode: "The Elephant in the Room" |
2006 | Commander in Chief | Paul Vitagliano | Episode: "Ties that Bind" |
2006 | Jericho | Scott Rennie | Episode: "Four Horsemen" |
2006 | Nip/Tuck | Dr. Schwartz | Episode: "Willy Ward" |
2008 | Criminal Minds | Mr. Corbett | Episode: "Tabula Rasa" |
2010 | Southland | Doctor | Episode: "Butch & Sundance" |
2010 | In Plain Sight | Josh Becker | Episode: "WitSec Stepmother" |
2011 | Love's Everlasting Courage | Mr. Harris | Television film |
2011 | Harry's Law | Leland Parks | Episode: "In the Ghetto" |
2011 | The Good Wife | Walter Kermani | 2 episodes |
2012 | CSI: Miami | Dan Toring | Episode: "Last Straw" |
2013 | Second Chances | Dr. Coleman | Television film |
2013 | FutureStates | Will | Episode: "Return to Elektra Springs" |
2013 | The Good Mother | Dr. Cullen | Television film |
2013 | Days of Our Lives | Judge Sims / The Judge | 10 episodes |
2013 | Masters of Sex | Dr. Chuck Ingram | 2 episodes |
2013 | Paulie | Eric | Television film |
2014 | The Michaels | Judge Stamford | |
2014 | NCIS: New Orleans | Dr. Michael Hufcutt | Episode: "Carrier" |
2015 | Castle | Gene Vogel | Episode: "Dead from New York" |
2015 | Major Crimes | George Clark | Episode: "Hostage of Fortune" |
2016 | American Experience | Dr. Willard Bliss | Episode: "Murder of a President" |
2016 | The Engagement Clause | Mark Tate | Television film |
2017 | High & Mighty | Knotts | 7 episodes |
2018 | NCIS | Fred Cabrisio | Episode: "Sight Unseen" |
2018 | Station 19 | Pete Sorenson | Episode: "Not Your Hero" |
2018 | Code Black | Mr. Berlinger | Episode: "As Night Comes and I'm Breathing" |
2018 | The Affair | Fertility Specialist | Episode #4.5 |
2019 | The Fix | Mr. Elias | Episode: "Making a Murderer" |
2021 | Chicago Med | Liam McIntyre | Episode: "Letting Go Only to Come Together" |
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