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James Martin Lafferty (born July 25 1985) is an American actor. He stars as Nathan Scott on The CW prime time series One Tree Hill.
Biography
James Lafferty was born on July 25 1985 in Hemet, California.[1] 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 award and an All-League award.
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. The film was a basketball movie, about the 1985-1986 season of Indiana University's men's basketball team. It was based on the book by John Feinstein. Lafferty portrayed the character of Steve Alford.
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.
He currently resides in Wilmington, North Carolina with his dog Nino.
Lafferty is also a supporting partner of the professional basketball team. the Wilmington Sea Dawgs, part of the Premier Basketball League. He is currently working on a docudrama about this minor league basketball team in Wilmington, North Carolina.
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.
His favorite episode of One Tree Hill is With Tired Eyes, Tired Minds, Tired Souls, We Slept.
Personal life
In December 2007, it was reported by Rush & Molloy in the 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.[2]
Filmography
Starring roles
- One Tree Hill (2003 - present) - Nathan Scott
- Emeril (2001) - James Lagasse
Guest starring roles
- Unscripted - Himself - Unscripted 05 (2005)
- On Air With Ryan Seacrest - Guest (cameo) - 2/16/04 (2004)
- Once and Again - Tad - The Gay-Straight Alliance (2002)
- Once and Again - Tad - Tough Love (2001)
- Once and Again - Tad - The Sex Show (2001)
- Once and Again - Tad - Destiny Turns On The Radio (2001)
- Boston Public - Michael Scott - Chapter Eighteen (2001)
- Get Real - Billy - The Last Weekend (2000)
- Fake I.D. Club - Himself
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Co-starring roles
- Fake I.D. Club - Himself - Jan. 10, 2004 (2004)
Movie/Mini-series/Special roles
- Teen Choice Awards (2004) - Himself/Presenter
- A Season on the Brink (2002) - Steve Alford
- Boys on the Run (2001) - Joe Ferguson
- Annabelle's Wish - Buster (voice)
References
- ^ "Biography" J - L A F F E R T Y . C O M (accessed March 5, 2007)
- ^ "Side Dish". New York Daily News. 2007-12-24. Retrieved 2007-12-27.
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.
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