Draft:James Goodwin (actor)


James "Jamie" Goodwin (born July 24, 1961) is an American actor, best known for playing Johnny Bauer on Guiding Light from 1986-1990 and Kevin Anderson on Another World from 1991-1993. He has appeared in television, film, and numerous theatrical productions.

Early Life edit

Goodwin was born in Biloxi, Mississippi. His father was a US Air Force pilot and the family moved many times before settling in Waukomis, Oklahoma.[1] He attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX, where he performed in productions of The Glass Menagerie and The Pirates of Penzance.[2] After graduation, he was one of 10 students flown to New York for auditions. He was cast on Guiding Light within a year.[1]

Career edit

During his time on Guiding Light, he was involved in a controversial storyline where his character was diagnosed with cancer and cured himself with herbal tea and positive thinking.[1] After his GL role ended, he played Kevin Anderson on Another World from 1991-1993.[3]

He is an experienced Shakespearean actor. In 1987, he played Valentine in Two Gentlemen of Verona at The Delacorte Theater, co-starring with Thomas Gibson and Elizabeth McGovern.[4][5] In 1988, he played Marullus in Julius Caesar at The Public Theater, co-starring with Al Pacino and Martin Sheen.[6]

Goodwin had a role in the comedic 1995 film Let it Be Me, playing the role of Bud.[7] He also played Nick Roberts in the 2001 film Serendipity.[8]

He had a recurring role as James on Sex and the City, a boyfriend who was dumped by Samantha Jones for being under endowed.[9][10]

In 2007, he starred in Noel Coward's Present Laughter at the Zachary Scott Theatre Center in Austin, Texas.[11] He has since performed in other productions at the same venue, including Into the Woods and Sunday in the Park with George.[12]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Robinson, Sarah (April 14, 1992). "From Sheep to Shakespeare". Soap Opera Digest. 17 (8): 127–129.
  2. ^ Goudas, John N. (June 19, 1988). "Soap Scene". The Oklahoman.
  3. ^ Goudas, John N. (October 18, 1992). "Sooner Switches From Saintly Role to a Regular Guy in Soap". The Oklahoman.
  4. ^ Yarrow, Andrew L. (August 5, 1987). "2 Happy Gentlemen of 'Verona'". The New York Times.
  5. ^ "NYPL Digital Collections". New York Public Library Digital Collections.
  6. ^ Rich, Frank (March 23, 1988). "Review/Theater; Some Romans and Countrymen Conspire Anew to Murder Caesar". The New York Times.
  7. ^ "Let it Be Me Reviews". TV Guide. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  8. ^ "Serendipity: Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
  9. ^ Peitzman, Louis (January 6, 2014). "Ranking The 107 Men Of "Sex And The City"". Buzzfeed. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  10. ^ Wright, Minnie (June 22, 2023). "Sex and the City fans name show's best boyfriend on 25th anniversary". Radio Times. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  11. ^ Brenner, Wayne Alan (February 9, 2007). "Arts: Present Laughter". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  12. ^ Newberry, Rosie (November 3, 2021). "See 'Into The Woods' At ZACH Theatre Through November 7th". KXAN. Retrieved May 1, 2024.