Liam James
Liam James | |
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| Born | August 7, 1996 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Liam James (born August 7, 1996) is a Canadian actor, known for his role as Noah Curtis in the 2009 film 2012, young Shawn Spencer on the USA Network television series Psych, and the lead character, Duncan, in 2013's The Way, Way Back.[1][2][3] He also starred as Jack Linden in AMC's The Killing, playing the son of the main character, Sarah Linden.
James is from Vancouver. He has heterochromia iridum with one green and one blue eye.[2] He is the son of Derek James, who is a former Olympic wrestler.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2010 | Psych | Young Shawn Spencer | 60 episodes |
| 2007 | Good Luck Chuck | Boy in Penguin Habitat | |
| 2007 | Things We Lost in the Fire | Cousin Dave | |
| 2007 | Fred Claus | Fred Claus (age 12) | |
| 2007 | Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem | Sam Benson | |
| 2008 | Fear Itself | Young Harry | Episode: "Spooked" |
| 2009 | Horsemen | Sean Breslin | |
| 2009 | 2012 | Noah Curtis | |
| 2010 | Fringe | Teddy Falls | Episode: "Johari Window" |
| 2011–2014 | The Killing | Jack Linden | Season 1-Recurring Season 2-Main Season 3-Guest Season 4-Main |
| 2011–2013 | R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour | Scott and Jared | Episodes: "Pumpkinhead", and "Uncle Howee". |
| 2011 | Christmas Comes Home to Canaan | Bobber Burtion | |
| 2013 | The Way, Way Back | Duncan | |
| 2016 | The Family | Adam Warren |
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association | Best Youth Performance | The Way Way Back | Nominated | [4] |
| 2013 | Young Hollywood Award | Breakthrough Performance - Male | The Way Way Back | Won | [5] |
| 2014 | Critics' Choice Movie Award | Best Young Actor/Actress | The Way Way Back | Nominated | [6] |
| 2014 | MTV Movie Award | Best Breakthrough Performance | The Way Way Back | Nominated | [7] |
| 2014 | Young Artist Award | Best Leading Young Actor in a Feature Film | The Way Way Back | Nominated | [8] |
References
- ^ Neumaier, Joe (January 24, 2013). "Five new stars set to shine", Daily News, p. 45.
- ^ a b c Ferguson, Dana (July 5, 2013). "Finding a way to normal: Liam James takes his star status in stride, focusing instead on the fun he had making 'The Way, Way Back'", Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 13, 2013.
- ^ Martin, Michael (June–July 2013). "Liam James", Interview 43 (5): 26.
- ^ "2013 Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association winners". Hitfix. December 8, 2013. Retrieved March 9, 2014.
- ^ Eleanore Hutch (July 17, 2013). "Young Hollywood Award Honorees: Lucy Hale, AnnaSophia Robb & More". Young Hollywood Awards. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
- ^ "19TH ANNUAL CRITICS' CHOICE MOVIE AWARDS NOMINATIONS". Retrieved December 31, 2013.
- ^ "MTV announces 2014 Movie Award nominees". USA Today. 6 March 2014. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
- ^ "35th Annual Young Artist Awards". Young Artist Awards. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
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