James Denton
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Across changing tastes and formats, James Denton has stayed an American actor with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. Of everything on the filmography, 'Face/Off' is the work that traveled the furthest. Among the rest of the work, 'Desperate Housewives' stands out. More of the credits fall under drama than under anything else. Counting cinema and television together, the tally passes 30 titles.
James Denton
16 Movies
14 Series
Across changing tastes and formats, James Denton has stayed an American actor with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. Of everything on the filmography, 'Face/Off' is the work that traveled the furthest. Among the rest of the work, 'Desperate Housewives' stands out. More of the credits fall under drama than under anything else. Counting cinema and television together, the tally passes 30 titles.
Movies
Plays Buzz
Face/Off
1997
Plays Agent Murphy
Tortured
2008
Plays Superman / Clark Kent (voice)
All Star Superman
2011
Plays Mitch
Primary Colors
1998
Plays Johnny Trey
Grace Unplugged
2013
Plays Keith Marks
That Old Feeling
1997
Plays Joe Frederickson
Wake.
2018
Plays Kyle Jackson
Dancer and the Dame
2015
Plays Jake Turner
4Closed
2013
Plays Drake
Revelation Road 3: The Black Rider
2014
Plays Steve
Selfie Dad
2020
Plays Elmer Winslow
Undead or Alive: A Zombedy
2007
Plays Dr. Kessler
Beautiful Dreamer
2006
TV Shows
Plays Mike Delfino
Desperate Housewives
2004
Plays Dr. Sam Radford
Good Witch
2015
Plays Mr. Lyle
The Pretender
1996
Plays Judge Augustus Ripley
Philly
2001
Plays John Kilmer
Threat Matrix
2003
Plays Peter Hudson
Devious Maids
2013
Plays Brian Dunne
Killer in the Family
2009
Plays Dr. Morgan
Reba
2001
Plays Geoffrey Roizman
JAG
1995
Plays Daryl
The Drew Carey Show
1995
Plays Jimmy Bender
Ally McBeal
1997
Plays Tom Jordan
The West Wing
1999
Plays Kerouac Cowboy
Hot in Cleveland
2010
Plays Dr. Howard Zwaneveld
Two Guys and a Girl
1998
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A Grand Ole Opry Christmas
Full Filmography
Selfie Dad
Steve
2020
Film
Wake.
Joe Frederickson
2018
Film
Devious Maids
Peter Hudson · 7 episodes
2016
TV
Karaoke Man
Slim
2016
Film
Ovation
Stewart Henry
2016
Film
Good Witch
Dr. Sam Radford · 68 episodes
2015–
TV
Dancer and the Dame
Kyle Jackson
2015
Film
Revelation Road 3: The Black Rider
Drake
2014
Film
Grace Unplugged
Johnny Trey
2013
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is James Denton and where are they from?
James Denton is 63 years old, born on January 20, 1963 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
What are the most famous roles of James Denton?
James Denton is best known for roles in Face/Off, All Star Superman, Primary Colors.
How many movies has James Denton been in?
Over a 33-year career (since 1993), James Denton has appeared in 16 movies and 12 TV shows.
What was James Denton's first movie?
The career of James Denton began with Thieves Quartet (1993).
What is James Denton's most recent movie or series?
James Denton's most recent release is A Grand Ole Opry Christmas, which premiered on November 29, 2025.
What TV shows has James Denton appeared in?
On television, James Denton has appeared in Desperate Housewives, The West Wing, Sliders, JAG.
Does James Denton have any upcoming projects?
Yes, James Denton's upcoming work includes: A Season of Promises (2026).
James Denton
1963-01-20 · Nashville, Tennessee, USA
James Denton (born January 20, 1963) is an American film and television actor. He is best known as Mike Delfino in ABC's comedy drama series Desperate Housewives and as Dr. Sam Bradford on the Hallmark's Channel's fantasy series Good Witch. He has since starred in lead roles for numerous Hallmark Media films.