James Woods

James Howard Woods, born on April 18, 1947, is a notable American actor who is recognized for his fast-talking, intense characters across both stage and screen. His broad career has brought him numerous accolades, including three Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and career-defining nominations for two Academy Awards and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. Starting off on Broadway, Woods gradually moved to on-screen roles, making significant strides in films like 'The Visitors' (1972), 'The Way We Were' (1973), and 'Night Moves' (1975). He achieved greater fame with his Emmy-winning role in the NBC miniseries 'Holocaust' (1978) opposite Meryl Streep. Woods' impressive body of work in film and television carries on to present day, with work including executive producing duties on Christopher Nolan's biographical drama film 'Oppenheimer' (2023). An ardent video game player, Woods has also carved a niche in the world of animation, most prominently voicing the character Hades in Disney's Hercules. He is a highly political figure, often sharing his conservative views on the social media platform Twitter. Woods states that he owes his acting career to Tim Affleck, the father of actors Ben and Casey Affleck.