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James Read
James Christopher Read was born on July 31, 1953, in Buffalo, New York, into a well prospered family. He had never dreamed about acting until his collegiate years. He started studying law at Oregon University, but close to his graduation, he discovered his love for theatre. He left the university and joined a theatrical group in Denver. His movie and TV career started in 1982 when he played one of the main roles in the "Remington Steele" (1982) series as well as guest-starring in other different series. His most important career moment was in the year 1985 when he received the role of George Hazard in one of the most popular and successful mini-series ever in "North and South" (1985) (although he had not been convinced if he should accept the role!). Before starting doing the show, Read has spent a few weeks at Patrick Swayze's ranch, where Swayze taught him to ride a horse. During his first month on "North and South" (1985) set, Read met Wendy Kilbourne. They started dating, got married soon thereafter, and are still together to this day. In 1986, Read played Hazard once again in the "North and South" (1985) sequel entitled "North and South, Book II" (1986). He re-prised the role once again in 1994 in "Heaven & Hell: North & South, Book III" (1994).
Read has performed in dozens of other movies and series, but none of them reached the same popularity as the three North and South mini-series. Though he has never been "a Star," he is well-liked and his work is enjoyed by viewers all over the world. He lives with Kilbourne, their son Jackson (born 1991), daughter Sydney, 2 dogs (Charlie and Hank), and cat Mable in California.
James Read and his wife, Wendy, married in 1988 and have two children, son - Jackson, daughter - Sydney. They also have two dogs, Charlie & Hank, and a cat, Mable.
A show that no one thought had a chance has just finished its fifth year: Charmed. I think it's tougher for the younger networks, so I think they have a little more patience for the sake of the show. But who knows?
Aaron Spelling
James Christopher Read
31 July 1953, Buffalo, New York
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Read met his wife Wendy Kilbourne when they played husband and wife in the television movie "North and South" (1985).
James started studying law at Oregon University, but close to his graduation, he discovered his love for theatre.
James appeared in the series finale of Charmed along with Jennifer Rhodes, Finola Hughes, Wesley Ramsey and Drew Fuller.
James has only appeared in three major films Beaches, Legally Blonde and Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde. James has also appeared in many smaller budget/independent films in his career.
James made several appearances on the TV series Murder She Wrote.
James did several episodes of the TV series Sabrina, the Teenage Witch.
James was a regular guest star on the TV series Remington Steele.
James had a recurring role as “Victor Bennett” on the TV series Charmed for eight seasons. Originally, the role of "Victor Bennet", was played by another actor. This lasted for only one episode - every other episode with the girls' father in it was played by James.
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