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James Eckhouse

Actor

James Eckhouse

Born February 14, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois, USA49 films

James Hays Eckhouse (born February 14, 1955) is an American actor, best known for playing Jim Walsh on Beverly Hills, 90210. He also directed three episodes of the show.

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The Avengers posterFirst watchThe Avengers20128.1as Senator BoyntonWhen an unexpected enemy emerges and threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a…View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
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Filmography

49 films as actor
  1. 2023The Happy CamperAlexander Michaels
  2. 2021Saving ParadiseCameron Wannemaker
  3. 2018A Simple WeddingSteven Talbot
  4. 2018Dear ChickensDoctor Friedman
  5. 2017The Boy on the TrainRoger
  6. 2017High and MightyKnotts
  7. 2017PleaJudge Bannerman
  8. 2017Alexander IRLArthur
  9. 2016Married by ChristmasMark Tate
  10. 2016Dead AwakeMr. Bowman
  11. 2013The Good MotherDr. Cullen
  12. 2013Second ChancesDr. Coleman
  13. 2013Shotgun WeddingPhilip 'Flip' Milton
  14. 2012The AvengersSenator Boynton
  15. 2011Love's Everlasting CourageMr. Harris
  16. 2010The Purple HatThe Man
  17. 2009Weak SpeciesGeorge's Dad
  18. 2009WakeMr. Williams
  19. 2009Love at First HiccupChristian
  20. 2008Extreme MovieJessica's Dad
  21. 2008Half-LifeRichard Parker
  22. 2006Jimmy and JudyJimmy's Dad
  23. 2005Guess WhoWorkman
  24. 2004A Cinderella StoryMr. Farrell
  25. 2004The Sure Hand of GodBenny Ballard
  26. 2001The Learning CurveMr. Stevens
  27. 2000Joseph: King of DreamsPotiphar (voice)
  28. 1999Judgment DayColonel Thomas 'Tom' Keller
  29. 1999Jingle BellsDad (voice)
  30. 1998One True ThingDistrict Attorney
  31. 1996Intimate BetrayalPaul
  32. 1995Spring Fling!George
  33. 1994JuniorNed Sneller
  34. 1993Moment of Truth: Why My Daughter?Sergeant Jack Powell
  35. 1993Deaf HeavenDr. Foley
  36. 1992Leaving NormalRich
  37. 1991Defending Your LifeJeep Owner
  38. 1990In the Best Interest of the ChildChilton
  39. 1989Fat Man and Little BoyRobert Harper
  40. 1988The Christmas WifeJim Tanner
  41. 1988CocktailTourist
  42. 1988BigSupervisor
  43. 1988ShakedownSteve Rosen
  44. 1987Fatal AttractionMan in Japanese Restaurant
  45. 198784 Charing Cross RoadJoey, the Dentist
  46. 1986The Rise and Rise of Daniel RocketSteven
  47. 1985Blue HeavenTony Sabella
  48. 1983Trading PlacesGuard
  49. 1983Will There Really Be a Morning?Harold Clurman