Brad James

For other people named Bradley James, see Bradley James (disambiguation).
Brad James
James in 2019
Born (1978-07-07) July 7, 1978 (age 46)
OccupationActor
Years active2008–present
Spouse
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(m. 2021)​
Children1

Brad James (born July 7,[1] 1978)[2] is an American actor. James is best known for his role as Todd in the sitcom Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse.[3]

Early years

James was raised by his maternal grandparents.[4] He spent four years as a U.S. Marine serving in combat units. Although known for being athletic and performing his own stunts in films, James is working with an ankle that never healed properly after he broke it in late 2000, while serving in the US Marine Corps. During his time of service, he studied the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, LINE training combat system, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Career

James has appeared in many commercials for national brands including Walmart, AutoTrader.com and BlackBerry.[3] In his first credited speaking role on-screen, he played the lead role of John Merser in Maverick Entertainment's Champion Road. In 2013, James won the Georgia's "Best Actor" award at the Georgia Entertainment Gala.[3] In 2013, he was cast to portray the role of Adam in the movie Marry Me for Christmas.[5][6]

Personal life

James and actress Keshia Knight Pulliam were married in an intimate ceremony in September 2021.[7] The two began dating in 2019 after meeting on the set of the TV movie Pride and Prejudice: Atlanta.[8] In late 2022, it was announced they were expecting their first child together.[9] The couple welcomed a son in April 2023.[10] Additionally, James is the stepfather to Ella (b. 2017), Knight Pulliam's daughter with ex-husband, retired National Football League player Edgerton Hartwell.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2008 Champion Road Jonathan Merser Video
2009 4 Minutes Speed Daters
2010 Lost Without You David Landeryou Short
Champion Road: Arena Jonathan Merser
2012 The Black Book Detective Chase Austin Short
Rhythm Dr. Brad Taylor Short
Forbidden Steven Giles Short
Parental Guidance Officer Chernin
Thy Will Be Done Omega
2013 The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia Prentiss
Prisoners Officer Carter
Angry Insecure Men Aiden Short
Emma Mae Tell Guy Short
2014 Comeback Dad Spence
C.I.G.A.R. Ken
2015 Skinned Michael
What Love Will Make You Do Joe
When I Hold My Ears Danny Jones
Zodiac Sign Antonio
2016 The Choice Ben
For the Love of Christmas Owen Cotton
The Rookie & the Rat Zack Short
2017 Walk Away from Love Ray
2018 When It Comes Around Dexter
The Other Side Allen Turner
2019 His, Hers, and The Truth Alan
2020 Somebody's in My House -
2021 Fruits of the Heart Jonathan
2022 The Love We Had Anthony Stevenson
Sons 2 the Grave R.D.
Single Not Searching Tim
2023 Dashing Through the Snow Theo Garrick
2024 Shirley Huey P. Newton

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2009 Meet the Browns Jacob Episode: "Meet the Parents"
2010 The Vampire Diaries Tow Truck Driver Episode: "Memory Lane"
2011 Let's Stay Together Shaun Episode: "Dirty Scraps of Leather"
One Tree Hill Guy Episode: "The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get"
Teen Wolf Vice Principal Episode: "Wolf Moon"
Single Ladies Dante Episode: "Cry Me a River" & "Indecent Proposal"
Reed Between the Lines Boris Episode: "Let's Talk About Boys in Tights"
2011–16 Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse Todd Main cast (season 1–4), guest (season 5)
2012 The Rickey Smiley Show Kwame Episode: "Cleaning Crisis"
2013 Devious Maids Bobby D Episode: "Making Your Bed"
Marry Me for Christmas Adam TV movie
2014 Daddy's Home - TV movie
First Impression Scorpion Kiss TV movie
Love the One You're With - TV movie
Hart of Dixie Vince Episode: "Back in the Saddle Again"
2015 Born Again Virgin Andre Episode: "Slaying Your Dragons"
Make Time 4 Love Sean Episode: "Make Time 4 Love Ep. 1"
2016 NCIS: New Orleans Kevin Heller Episode: "Suspicious Minds"
Merry Christmas, Baby Adam TV movie
2017 The New Edition Story David Vaughn Episode: "Part 1"
Underground Bo Episode: "Nok Aaut" & "28"
2017–18 Superstition Calvin Hastings Main cast
2019 American Soul Professor Haygood Recurring cast (season 1)
Pride and Prejudice: Atlanta Mr. Bingley TV movie
2019–23 A House Divided Cameron Sanders, Jr. Main cast
2020–21 Outer Banks Agent Bratcher Guest (season 1), recurring cast (season 2)
2021 A Chestnut Family Christmas Malcolm Butler TV movie
2022 Girlfriendship Kareem Benjamin TV movie
A New Orleans Noel Anthony Brown TV movie

References

  1. ^ "James".
  2. ^ "'For Better or Worse' Star Brad James Talks Business and Pleasure". ebony.com. Retrieved July 18, 2012.
  3. ^ a b c "OWN Profile". oprah.com.
  4. ^ "'For Better or Worse' Star Brad James Talks Business and Pleasure". ebony.com. Retrieved July 18, 2012.
  5. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Malinda Williams and Brad James Talk New Movie, 'Marry Me For Christmas'". essence.com. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
  6. ^ "Malinda Williams, Brad James star in 'Marry Me for Christmas". rollingout.com. 11 December 2013. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
  7. ^ Rice, Nicholas. "The Cosby Show's Keshia Knight Pulliam Marries 'Best Friend' Brad James: 'It Was Magical'". People.com. Meredith Corporation. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  8. ^ Strohm, Emily. "The Cosby Show's Keshia Knight Pulliam Engaged to Actor Brad James". People. Meredith Corporation. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
  9. ^ Andaloro, Angela (December 1, 2022). "Keshia Knight Pulliam and Husband Brad James Expecting First Baby Together — See Her Bump!". People.com. Meredith Corporation. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  10. ^ Mannion, Katie (April 10, 2023). "All About Keshia Knight Pulliam's Two Children". People.com. Meredith Corporation. Retrieved April 18, 2023.