James Tupper
James Tupper | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 August 1965 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Partner | Anne Heche (2007-present) |
James Tupper (born August 4, 1965) is a Canadian actor best known for his role as Jack Slattery on the ABC television series Men in Trees and recently appeared as Dr. Chris Sands on the NBC medical drama series Mercy (2009–10), which was cancelled by NBC in May 2010.
Tupper was born in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. He studied acting at Concordia University, Montreal, and later at Rutgers University in New Jersey, where he earned a Master's Degree.[1]
Entertainment Tonight has reported that Anne Heche is romantically involved with Tupper. Heche's rep had no comment on the relationship. Tupper split from his wife in November 2006, according to ET. His rep had no comment when reached by People. The couple reportedly moved in together in August, 2007.[2] Their son, Atlas Heche Tupper, was born over the weekend of March 7–8, 2009.[3]
In his spare time Tupper enjoys carpentry and birdwatching. After high school, he lived on a coffee farm in East Africa and studied Swahili. He has acted in several off-Broadway plays, including An Actor Prepares and After the Rain. Tupper co-wrote and appeared in 2005's Loudmouth Soup, a fully improvised indie that was filmed in one night that is soon to be released on video.[citation needed] He has had a recurring role on Samantha Who? as Samantha's love interest, Owen.
Tupper is also scheduled to appear as Dr. Andrew Perkins on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy". He is scheduled to appear in at least 2 episodes in the show's seventh season premiering on September 23, 2010.[4] He will play a trauma counselor.[5]
Filmography
Film
- Corky Romano (2001) .... FBI Agent
- Joe Dirt (2001) .... Cop at Bridge
- Peroxide Passion (2001) .... Jed
- Loudmouth Soup (2005) .... Keith Miller
- Love's Long Journey (2005) (TV) .... Henry
- Invisible (2006) .... Joe
- Love's Abiding Joy (2006) .... Henry Klein
- Pictures of Hollis Woods (2007) (TV) .... John Regan
- For Heaven's Sake (2008) .... Peter Whitman
- Me and Orson Welles (2009) .... Joseph Cotten
- Toxic Skies (2008) .... Jack
- The Gambler, the Girl and the Gunslinger (2009) (TV) .... B.J. Stoker
Television
- CSI: NY .... Paul Zernecky (1 episode, 2005)
- Gilmore Girls .... Biker #1 / ... (2 episodes, 2005)
- How I Met Your Mother .... Derek (1 episode, 2005)
- Dr. Vegas .... Paramedic (1 episode, 2006)
- Men in Trees .... Jack Slattery (36 episodes, 2006–2008)
- Samantha Who? .... Owen (4 episodes, 2008)
- The Ex List (1 episode, 2008)
- Mercy .... Dr. Chris Sands (22 episodes, 2009)
- Grey's Anatomy ....(3 episodes, 2010)
References
- ^ Andrea Nemetz (2009-09-22). "New Tupper-wear". Halifax Chronicle-Herald. Retrieved 2009-10-15. [dead link]
- ^ "Heche Moves In with Tupper". Imdb.com. 2007-08-22. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ^ "It's a Baby Boy for Anne Heche!". People. 2009-03-11. Retrieved 2009-07-16.
- ^ James Tupper Joins "Grey's" Cast, Hollywood News, July 15, 2010
- ^ "James Tupper to Guest-Star on Grey's Anatomy". TVGuide.com.
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