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| birth_name = James Martin Lafferty |
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| location = [[Hemet, California]] {{USA}} |
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| birth_place = [[Hemet, California]], U.S. |
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| notable role = [[Nathan Scott]] on ''[[One Tree Hill (TV series)|One Tree Hill]]'' |
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| years_active = 1997–present |
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'''James Martin Lafferty''' (born [[July 25]] [[1985]]) is an [[United States|American]] [[actor]]. He stars as [[Nathan Scott]] on [[The WB Television Network|The CW]] [[prime time]] series ''[[One Tree Hill (TV series)|One Tree Hill]]''. |
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'''James Martin Lafferty''' (born July 25, 1985) is an American actor, director, and producer. He is best known for his portrayal of [[Nathan Scott]] on [[The WB]]/[[The CW|CW]] teen drama television series ''[[One Tree Hill (TV series)|One Tree Hill]]'' (2003–2012). |
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==Biography== |
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==Early life== |
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James Lafferty was born on [[July 25]] [[1985]] in [[Hemet, California]].<ref name=j-lafferty.com> [http://www.j-lafferty.com/james.php?bio "Biography"] ''J - L A F F E R T Y . C O M'' (accessed March 5, 2007)</ref> His acting career began at age six. He was encouraged by his mother to act as a hobby, who also urged his brother to act at the same time. He attended [[Hemet High School]], where he played basketball for the Varsity team, earning him an [[MVP|MVP award]] and an All-League award. |
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Lafferty was born in [[Hemet, California]], to Angelica and Jeffrey Lafferty, who own a local construction company.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/interviews/a11476/james-lafferty/|title=Getting to know: James Lafferty|work=[[Seventeen (American magazine)|Seventeen]]|last=Fine|first=Audrey|date=April 9, 2006}}</ref> He has a younger brother, actor [[Stuart Lafferty]]. |
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Having worked as an uncredited extra on television shows including ''[[Beverly Hills, 90210]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/xC34Ktoude/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/xC34Ktoude |archive-date=2021-12-26 |url-access=registration|title=Instagram photo by James Lafferty • Dec 25, 2014 at 9:32pm UTC|website=Instagram|access-date=2016-07-15}}{{cbignore}}</ref> and ''[[Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BFnKbhpIufq/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BFnKbhpIufq |archive-date=2021-12-26 |url-access=registration|title=Instagram photo by James Lafferty • May 20, 2016 at 2:14am UTC|website=Instagram|access-date=2016-07-15}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Lafferty received his first significant acting role in a school play when he was 10 years old. Lafferty attended [[Hemet High School]] (where he played on the school's basketball team) until 2003, after which he enrolled at [[California State University, Long Beach]]. At age 18, he moved to [[Wilmington, North Carolina]], having been cast as [[Nathan Scott]] in ''[[One Tree Hill (TV series)|One Tree Hill]]''. |
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==Career== |
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At age 10, he earned his first speaking role. In 2001, he landed a role on the short-lived television series, ''[[Emeril]]''. He portrayed Emeril's son. Lafferty also guest starred on ''[[Once and Again]]'', ''[[Get Real]]'', and ''[[Boston Public]]''. This led to his role in the movie, ''[[A Season on the Brink| A Season on the Brink]]''. The film was a basketball movie, about the 1985-1986 season of [[Indiana University Bloomington| Indiana University]]'s [[college basketball| men's basketball]] team. It was based on the book by [[John Feinstein| John Feinstein]]. Lafferty portrayed the character of [[Steve Alford| Steve Alford]]. |
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In 1997, at age 12, Lafferty made his small-screen acting debut with a voice-over role in the made-for-television film ''[[Annabelle's Wish]]''. Lafferty has since made guest appearances on television series' such as ''[[Once and Again]]'', ''[[Get Real (U.S. TV series)|Get Real]]'', and ''[[Boston Public]]''. In 2002, Lafferty starred in the [[ESPN]] made-for-television film ''[[A Season on the Brink (film)|A Season on the Brink]]'', an adaptation of the book of the same name by [[John Feinstein]]. The film centered on the 1985–86 season of [[Indiana University Bloomington|Indiana University]]'s college basketball team. |
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In 2003, Lafferty was cast in his breakout role of [[Nathan Scott]] on [[The WB]]/[[The CW]] teen drama series ''[[One Tree Hill (TV series)|One Tree Hill]]''. The series follows two estranged half-brothers, Nathan and [[Lucas Scott]], who are put on the same basketball team, jeopardizing Nathan's position as the star player. In May 2011, The CW renewed the series for a ninth and final season, for which Lafferty chose to return on a recurring basis rather than in a full-time starring role.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2011/05/17/the-cw-renews-nikita-one-tree-hill-axes-hellcats/|title=Breaking: The CW Renews Nikita, One Tree Hill, Axes Hellcats|publisher=[[TVLine]]|last=Masters|first=Megan|date=May 17, 2011}}</ref> Over the course of the later seasons, Lafferty directed four episodes. He received four [[Teen Choice Award]] nominations throughout his time on the series. |
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In 2003, he graduated from high school and enrolled at [[California State University, Long Beach]], before receiving the role of [[Nathan Scott]] on ''[[One Tree Hill (TV series)|One Tree Hill]]''. |
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He currently resides in [[Wilmington, North Carolina]] with his dog Nino. |
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In February 2008, Lafferty was cast in the straight-to-DVD sequel to the cult film ''[[Donnie Darko]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20080602/NEWS/610501969|title=James Lafferty cast in 'Donnie Darko' sequel|publisher=StarNewsOnline|last=Hidek|first=Jeff|date=June 2, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.screendaily.com/donnie-darko-sequel-s-darko-starts-shooting-may-18/4038664.article|title=Donnie Darko sequel S. Darko starts shooting May 18|work=[[Screen International|ScreenDaily]]|last=Mitchell|first=Wendy|date=May 9, 2008}}</ref> Titled ''[[S. Darko]]'', the film was released in May 2009, and received mostly negative reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/s_darko_a_donnie_darko_tale/|title=S. Darko: A Donnie Darko Tale (2009)|publisher=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]}}</ref> In April 2011, Lafferty was confirmed to star alongside ''One Tree Hill'' castmate [[Stephen Colletti]] and brother [[Stuart Lafferty]] in a planned adventurous reality television series entitled ''Wild Life: A New Generation of Wild'', for which he was an executive producer. A pilot episode was filmed, but the series failed to find a network.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zap2it.com/2011/04/one-tree-hills-james-lafferty-and-stephen-colletti-leave-their-comfort-zone-with-wild-life/|title='One Tree Hill's James Lafferty and Stephen Colletti leave their comfort zone with 'Wild Life'|publisher=[[Zap2it]]|last=Mackenzie|first=Carina|date=April 27, 2011}}</ref> In 2013, Lafferty was cast in the [[NBC]] crime thriller series [[Crisis (TV series)|''Crisis'']], as Mr Nash. This was followed by landing the lead role of Jimmy Adams in the independent movie ''[[Waffle Street]]'', alongside Danny Glover, and being cast in a recurring role during the first season of [[WGN America]]'s slave drama [[Underground (TV series)|''Underground'']].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/james-lafferty-underground-811241|title=James Lafferty Heads to WGN America's 'Underground' (Exclusive)|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=27 July 2015|access-date=2016-07-15}}</ref> In August 2015, Lafferty directed an episode of the second season of [[E!]] drama series ''[[The Royals (TV series)|The Royals]]'', and returned to direct a few more episodes during season three.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BHASvWJIuU1/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BHASvWJIuU1 |archive-date=2021-12-26 |url-access=registration|title=Instagram photo by James Lafferty • Jun 23, 2016 at 4:59pm UTC|website=Instagram|access-date=2016-07-15}}{{cbignore}}</ref> |
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Lafferty is also a supporting partner of the professional basketball team. the [[Wilmington Sea Dawgs|Wilmington Sea Dawgs]], part of the [[Premiere Basketball League | Premier Basketball League]]. He is currently working on a docudrama about this minor league basketball team in Wilmington, North Carolina. |
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In 2018, James along with costar and friend Stephen Colletti started an indiegogo campaign for their show Everyone is Doing Great <ref>{{cite web | url=https://people.com/tv/one-tree-hill-james-lafferty-stephen-colletti-new-show/ | title=One Tree Hill's James Lafferty and Stephen Colletti Reunite for a Show About Struggling Actors }}</ref> The show was acquired by Hulu in 2020 <ref>{{cite web | url=https://deadline.com/2020/12/hulu-acquires-everyone-is-doing-great-teaser-trailer-james-lafferty-stephen-colletti-alexandra-park-1234656344 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201215164818/https://deadline.com/2020/12/hulu-acquires-everyone-is-doing-great-teaser-trailer-james-lafferty-stephen-colletti-alexandra-park-1234656344/ | url-status=dead | archive-date=December 15, 2020 | title=Hulu Acquires James Lafferty & Stephen Colletti Comedy 'Everyone is Doing Great'; Releases Teaser Trailer | date=15 December 2020 }}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
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Lafferty used to be affectionately called "Baby James" by his co-stars of ''One Tree Hill'', because he is the youngest member of the main cast, having been only 17 when they shot the pilot. However, he has not been called by this nickname since the first season. |
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Lafferty currently resides in [[Los Angeles|Los Angeles, California]]. For four years until 2015, he was in a relationship with Irish actress [[Eve Hewson]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Is Eve Hewson married? The Luminaries star and Bono's daughter |url=https://www.entertainmentdaily.co.uk/tv/eve-hewson-the-luminaries-bono-daughter/ |website=Entertainmentdaily.co.uk |access-date=20 February 2024|date=22 June 2020}}</ref> He began dating Australian actress [[Alexandra Park (actress)|Alexandra Park]] in 2015 after meeting on the set of ''[[The Royals (TV series)|The Royals]]'', when Lafferty directed several episodes. The couple became engaged on September 7, 2020. They got married on May 23, 2022, in Hawaii.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Jackson|first=Dory|date=May 26, 2022|title='One Tree Hill'{{'}}s James Lafferty Marries 'The Royals' Star Alexandra Park in Hawaii|url=https://people.com/tv/james-lafferty-marries-actress-alexandra-park-in-hawaii/|magazine=People|access-date=November 12, 2022}}</ref> |
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His favorite episode of ''One Tree Hill'' is ''[[With Tired Eyes, Tired Minds, Tired Souls, We Slept]]''. |
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===Personal life=== |
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In December 2007, it was reported by Rush & Molloy in the ''[[Daily News (New York)|New York Daily News]]'' that Lafferty has "now hooked up with" co-star [[Sophia Bush]]; the report also mentioned that a rep for the actress has denied there's any romance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/rush_molloy/index.html|title=Side Dish|accessdate=2007-12-27|coauthors=Rush & Molloy|date=2007-12-24|publisher=[[Daily News (New York)|New York Daily News]]|quote=Sophia Bush has chosen another lover from her castmates on "One Tree Hill," say sources. Despite her failed marriage to Chad Michael Murray, we hear she's now hooked up with co-star James Lafferty, much to the dismay of their "OTH" colleagues. Her rep swears there's no romance. }}</ref> |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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===Starring roles=== |
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*''[[One Tree Hill (TV series)|One Tree Hill]]'' ([[2003 in television|2003 - present]]) - Nathan Scott |
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*''[[Emeril]]'' ([[2001 in film|2001]]) - James Lagasse |
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*''[[Unscripted]]'' - Himself - Unscripted 05 ([[2005 in film|2005]]) |
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*''[[On Air With Ryan Seacrest]]'' - Guest (cameo) - 2/16/04 ([[2004 in film|2004]]) |
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*''[[Once and Again]]'' - Tad - The Gay-Straight Alliance ([[2002 in film|2002]]) |
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*''Once and Again'' - Tad - Tough Love ([[2001 in film|2001]]) |
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*''Once and Again'' - Tad - The Sex Show (2001) |
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*''Once and Again'' - Tad - Destiny Turns On The Radio (2001) |
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*''[[Boston Public]]'' - Michael Scott - Chapter Eighteen (2001) |
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| 1997 || ''[[Annabelle's Wish]]'' || Buster Holder || Voice |
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*''[[Get Real]]'' - Billy - The Last Weekend (2000) |
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*''Fake I.D. Club'' - Himself |
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| 2003 || ''Boys on the Run'' || Joe Ferguson || |
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*''[[CSI: Crime Scene Investigation]]'' |
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===Co-starring roles=== |
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| 2009 || ''[[S. Darko]]'' || Justin Sparrow || |
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*''Fake I.D. Club'' - Himself - Jan. 10, 2004 (2004) |
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===Movie/Mini-series/Special roles=== |
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| 2011 || ''The Legend of Hell's Gate: An American Conspiracy'' || Eigson Howard || |
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*[[Teen Choice Award]]s (2004) - Himself/Presenter |
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*''[[A Season on the Brink]]'' (2002) - Steve Alford |
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| 2013 || ''Lost on Purpose'' || Fever || |
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*''Annabelle's Wish'' - Buster (voice) |
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| 2014 || ''[[Oculus (film)|Oculus]]'' || Michael Dumont || |
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| 2015 || ''[[Waffle Street]]'' || Jimmy Adams || |
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| 2017 || ''[[Small Town Crime]]'' || Tony Lama || |
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| 2024 || ''[[Red Right Hand (film)|Red Right Hand]]'' || Lazarus || |
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===Television=== |
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|1999 |
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|''[[Get Real (U.S. TV series)|Get Real]]'' |
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|Billy |
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|Episode: "The Last Weekend" |
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| 2001 |
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| ''[[Emeril (2001 TV series)|Emeril]]'' |
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| James Lagasse |
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| Episode: "Pilot" |
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| 2001 |
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| ''[[Boston Public]]'' |
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| Michael Scott |
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| Episode: "Chapter Eighteen" |
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| 2001–2002 |
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| ''[[Once and Again]]'' |
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| Tad |
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| 4 episodes |
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| 2002 |
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| ''Prep'' |
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| Jackson |
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| Unsold television pilot |
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| 2002 |
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| ''[[First Monday]]'' |
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| Andrew |
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| Episode: "Pilot" |
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| 2002 |
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| ''[[A Season on the Brink (film)|A Season on the Brink]]'' |
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| [[Steve Alford]] |
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| Television film |
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| 2003–2012 |
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| ''[[One Tree Hill (TV series)|One Tree Hill]]'' |
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| [[Nathan Scott]] |
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| Main role |
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| 2012 |
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| ''One Tree Hill: Always & Forever'' |
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| Himself |
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| Behind the Scene Extras |
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| 2014 |
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| ''[[Crisis (TV series)|Crisis]]'' |
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| Mr. Nash |
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| Main role, 13 episodes |
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| 2016 |
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| ''[[Underground (TV series)|Underground]]'' |
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| Kyle Risdin |
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| Recurring role, 6 episodes |
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|2018 |
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| ''[[The Haunting of Hill House (TV series)|The Haunting of Hill House]]'' |
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| Ryan |
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| 4 Episodes |
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| 2020 |
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| ''[[The Right Stuff (TV series)|The Right Stuff]]'' |
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| [[Scott Carpenter]] |
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| Main role |
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| 2021 |
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| ''Everyone Is Doing Great'' |
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| Jeremy Davis |
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| Main role |
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| 2022 |
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| ''[[All American (TV series)|All American]]'' |
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| Connor Murphy |
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| Episode: "Got Your Money" |
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==Other works== |
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| 2009–2012 || ''[[One Tree Hill (TV series)|One Tree Hill]]'' || Director || 4 episodes |
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| 2010 || ''Hours Before'' || Executive producer || Short film |
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| 2015–2018 || ''[[The Royals (TV series)|The Royals]]'' || Director || 5 episodes |
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| 2017 || ''Everyone is Doing Great''|| Director, executive producer, co-writer || 8 Episodes |
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| 2022–2023 || ''[[All American (TV series)|All American]]'' || Director || 2 episodes |
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==Awards and nominations== |
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| 2004 |
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| rowspan="4"| [[Teen Choice Awards]] |
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| Choice Breakout TV Star – Male |
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| rowspan="4"| ''[[One Tree Hill (TV series)|One Tree Hill]]'' |
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| {{nom}} |
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| 2005 |
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| Choice TV Chemistry {{small|(with [[Chad Michael Murray]])}} |
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| {{nom}} |
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| rowspan="2"| 2010 |
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| Choice Scene Stealer – Male |
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| {{nom}} |
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| Choice Parental Unit {{small|(with [[Bethany Joy Lenz]])}} |
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| {{nom}} |
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==References== |
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* {{IMDb name|0480798}} |
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* [http://thewb.warnerbros.com/web/show_bio.jsp?id=OT-B-James%20Lafferty James Lafferty cast bio on The WB] |
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* {{tvtome person|id=68190|name=James Lafferty}} |
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* {{Instagram|thisisjameslafferty}} |
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* [http://www.e-monsite.com/ravens The Ravens website] |
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Born | James Martin Lafferty July 25, 1985 Hemet, California, U.S. |
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James Martin Lafferty (born July 25, 1985) is an American actor, director, and producer. He is best known for his portrayal of Nathan Scott on The WB/CW teen drama television series One Tree Hill (2003–2012).
Early life
[edit]Lafferty was born in Hemet, California, to Angelica and Jeffrey Lafferty, who own a local construction company.[1] He has a younger brother, actor Stuart Lafferty.
Having worked as an uncredited extra on television shows including Beverly Hills, 90210[2] and Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,[3] Lafferty received his first significant acting role in a school play when he was 10 years old. Lafferty attended Hemet High School (where he played on the school's basketball team) until 2003, after which he enrolled at California State University, Long Beach. At age 18, he moved to Wilmington, North Carolina, having been cast as Nathan Scott in One Tree Hill.
Career
[edit]In 1997, at age 12, Lafferty made his small-screen acting debut with a voice-over role in the made-for-television film Annabelle's Wish. Lafferty has since made guest appearances on television series' such as Once and Again, Get Real, and Boston Public. In 2002, Lafferty starred in the ESPN made-for-television film A Season on the Brink, an adaptation of the book of the same name by John Feinstein. The film centered on the 1985–86 season of Indiana University's college basketball team.
In 2003, Lafferty was cast in his breakout role of Nathan Scott on The WB/The CW teen drama series One Tree Hill. The series follows two estranged half-brothers, Nathan and Lucas Scott, who are put on the same basketball team, jeopardizing Nathan's position as the star player. In May 2011, The CW renewed the series for a ninth and final season, for which Lafferty chose to return on a recurring basis rather than in a full-time starring role.[4] Over the course of the later seasons, Lafferty directed four episodes. He received four Teen Choice Award nominations throughout his time on the series.
In February 2008, Lafferty was cast in the straight-to-DVD sequel to the cult film Donnie Darko.[5][6] Titled S. Darko, the film was released in May 2009, and received mostly negative reviews from critics.[7] In April 2011, Lafferty was confirmed to star alongside One Tree Hill castmate Stephen Colletti and brother Stuart Lafferty in a planned adventurous reality television series entitled Wild Life: A New Generation of Wild, for which he was an executive producer. A pilot episode was filmed, but the series failed to find a network.[8] In 2013, Lafferty was cast in the NBC crime thriller series Crisis, as Mr Nash. This was followed by landing the lead role of Jimmy Adams in the independent movie Waffle Street, alongside Danny Glover, and being cast in a recurring role during the first season of WGN America's slave drama Underground.[9] In August 2015, Lafferty directed an episode of the second season of E! drama series The Royals, and returned to direct a few more episodes during season three.[10] In 2018, James along with costar and friend Stephen Colletti started an indiegogo campaign for their show Everyone is Doing Great [11] The show was acquired by Hulu in 2020 [12]
Personal life
[edit]Lafferty currently resides in Los Angeles, California. For four years until 2015, he was in a relationship with Irish actress Eve Hewson.[13] He began dating Australian actress Alexandra Park in 2015 after meeting on the set of The Royals, when Lafferty directed several episodes. The couple became engaged on September 7, 2020. They got married on May 23, 2022, in Hawaii.[14]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1997 | Annabelle's Wish | Buster Holder | Voice |
2003 | Boys on the Run | Joe Ferguson | |
2009 | S. Darko | Justin Sparrow | |
2011 | The Legend of Hell's Gate: An American Conspiracy | Eigson Howard | |
2013 | Lost on Purpose | Fever | |
2014 | Oculus | Michael Dumont | |
2015 | Waffle Street | Jimmy Adams | |
2017 | Small Town Crime | Tony Lama | |
2024 | Red Right Hand | Lazarus |
Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1999 | Get Real | Billy | Episode: "The Last Weekend" |
2001 | Emeril | James Lagasse | Episode: "Pilot" |
2001 | Boston Public | Michael Scott | Episode: "Chapter Eighteen" |
2001–2002 | Once and Again | Tad | 4 episodes |
2002 | Prep | Jackson | Unsold television pilot |
2002 | First Monday | Andrew | Episode: "Pilot" |
2002 | A Season on the Brink | Steve Alford | Television film |
2003–2012 | One Tree Hill | Nathan Scott | Main role |
2012 | One Tree Hill: Always & Forever | Himself | Behind the Scene Extras |
2014 | Crisis | Mr. Nash | Main role, 13 episodes |
2016 | Underground | Kyle Risdin | Recurring role, 6 episodes |
2018 | The Haunting of Hill House | Ryan | 4 Episodes |
2020 | The Right Stuff | Scott Carpenter | Main role |
2021 | Everyone Is Doing Great | Jeremy Davis | Main role |
2022 | All American | Connor Murphy | Episode: "Got Your Money" |
Other works
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009–2012 | One Tree Hill | Director | 4 episodes |
2010 | Hours Before | Executive producer | Short film |
2015–2018 | The Royals | Director | 5 episodes |
2017 | Everyone is Doing Great | Director, executive producer, co-writer | 8 Episodes |
2022–2023 | All American | Director | 2 episodes |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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2004 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Breakout TV Star – Male | One Tree Hill | Nominated |
2005 | Choice TV Chemistry (with Chad Michael Murray) | Nominated | ||
2010 | Choice Scene Stealer – Male | Nominated | ||
Choice Parental Unit (with Bethany Joy Lenz) | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ Fine, Audrey (April 9, 2006). "Getting to know: James Lafferty". Seventeen.
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- ^ "Instagram photo by James Lafferty • May 20, 2016 at 2:14am UTC". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved 2016-07-15.
- ^ Masters, Megan (May 17, 2011). "Breaking: The CW Renews Nikita, One Tree Hill, Axes Hellcats". TVLine.
- ^ Hidek, Jeff (June 2, 2008). "James Lafferty cast in 'Donnie Darko' sequel". StarNewsOnline.
- ^ Mitchell, Wendy (May 9, 2008). "Donnie Darko sequel S. Darko starts shooting May 18". ScreenDaily.
- ^ "S. Darko: A Donnie Darko Tale (2009)". Rotten Tomatoes.
- ^ Mackenzie, Carina (April 27, 2011). "'One Tree Hill's James Lafferty and Stephen Colletti leave their comfort zone with 'Wild Life'". Zap2it.
- ^ "James Lafferty Heads to WGN America's 'Underground' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. 27 July 2015. Retrieved 2016-07-15.
- ^ "Instagram photo by James Lafferty • Jun 23, 2016 at 4:59pm UTC". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved 2016-07-15.
- ^ "One Tree Hill's James Lafferty and Stephen Colletti Reunite for a Show About Struggling Actors".
- ^ "Hulu Acquires James Lafferty & Stephen Colletti Comedy 'Everyone is Doing Great'; Releases Teaser Trailer". 15 December 2020. Archived from the original on December 15, 2020.
- ^ "Is Eve Hewson married? The Luminaries star and Bono's daughter". Entertainmentdaily.co.uk. 22 June 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ Jackson, Dory (May 26, 2022). "'One Tree Hill''s James Lafferty Marries 'The Royals' Star Alexandra Park in Hawaii". People. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
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