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Birth name: James McNaughton Biography for James McNaughtonJames Naughton, a handsome charmer and solid, reliable player on film and TV, is best known for his magnetic work on the musical stage. The two-time Tony award winner for his cynical, Sam Spade-like detective in "City of Angels" (1990) and slick, shyster lawyer/razzle dazzler Billy Flynn in the revival of "Chicago" (1997) hails from Yale (School of Drama) and began scoring on Broadway in the 70s with his sharp portrayal as Edmund in "Long Day's Journey Into Night" and in his Broadway debut with "I Love My Wife." He has also directed stage plays such as Arthur Miller's "The Price" and "Our Town" with Paul Newman and Jane Curtin. A number of TV series throughout the decades failed, however, to light up his name in Hollywood with "Making the Grade," "Trauma Center" and "The Cosby Mysteries" coming and going. The same goes with his steady, restrained work in the films The Paper Chase (1973), The Glass Menagerie (1987) The Good Mother (1988) and The First Wives Club (1996). Best known for his trustworthy husbands (well, not always) and well-dressed professionals, he has one of those strong, worldly faces you recognize but can't place. Recently Naughton has taken to the cabaret circuit where his simple, relaxed singing style has caught on, especially in his award-winning one-man show "Street of Dreams" which was comprised of a number of eclectic songs from country and western to contemporary pop to classic standards. His children Greg and Keira are also in the business.
The American public discovered it with the series "Faraday and Company", a show produced by Leonard B. Stern. James Naughton embodied a detective there with the coasts of the actor Dan Dailey. Much later, he will be the father of Ally Mc Beal in the eponymous series.
James Mcnaughton is an American actor known for his roles in films and television series. He was born on December 11, 1943 in the city of Chicago, Illinois.
James Mcnaughton began his acting career in the early 1970s, with roles in theatrical productions on Broadway, especially in the play "That Championship Season" by Jason Miller. He also played in several pieces of Shakespeare, such as "Hamlet" and "Othello".
Mcnaughton made his cinema debut in 1976 in the film "Network" by Sidney Lumet, for which he was nominated for the Oscars of the best actor in a supporting role. He continued to play in important films throughout the 1980s and 1990s, notably in "Hannah and his sisters" by Woody Allen, "Platoon" by Oliver Stone and "Short Cuts" by Robert Altman.
In addition to his roles in the cinema, Mcnauughton has also played in many television series, notably "Law & Order", "The West Wing" and "30 Rock". In 2011, he won an Emmy Award for his role in the series "Boardwalk Empire".
Apart from his acting career, James Mcnaughton is also a talented director. He notably produced several episodes of the series "Homicide: Life on the Street" and "Oz". He also made several films, including "The Lost City" in 2005.
James Mcnaughton is a talented and versatile actor who has played in many films and television series during his career. He is recognized for his work in cinema and on television, as well as for his talents as a director. Filmography
TriviaGraduate of Brown and Yale University. Currently is a spokesman for Nexium on a TV commercial. Has won two Tony Awards as Best Actor (Musical) from only two nominations: in 1990 for "City of Angels," and in 1997 for a revival of "Chicago." FamilyBrother of David Naughton. Father of actors Greg Naughton and Keira Naughton. Author of the card
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