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James Denton was born on 20 January, 1963 in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., is an American actor. Discover James Denton's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 61 years old?

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Occupation Actor
Age 61 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 20 January 1963
Birthday 20 January
Birthplace Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Nationality United States

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James Denton Height, Weight & Measurements

At 61 years old, James Denton height is 6′ 1″ .

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Height 6′ 1″
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Who Is James Denton's Wife?

His wife is Jenna Lyn Ward (m. 1997-2000) Erin O'Brien (m. 2002)

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Wife Jenna Lyn Ward (m. 1997-2000) Erin O'Brien (m. 2002)
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Children 2

James Denton Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is James Denton worth at the age of 61 years old? James Denton’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated James Denton's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1930

His father, J.T. Denton (1930–1993), was a dentist who had served in the military.

1963

James Denton (born January 20, 1963) is an American film and television actor.

Denton was born January 20, 1963, in Nashville, Tennessee, and grew up in nearby Goodlettsville, the second of three children.

1997

He was married to Jenna Lyn Ward from 1997 to 2000.

1999

For example, "In Walked Monk", in which Denton played the role of "Steven" during the summer of 1999 and Locked Up Down Shorty's", in which he played the role of "Danny", during the summer of 2001.Denton has appeared in several films, including: That Old Feeling (1997), Face/Off (1997), and Primary Colors (1998). He has appeared in various television shows, including: Sliders, Dark Skies, Two Guys and a Girl, Ally McBeal, The West Wing, and JAG, and has had recurring roles in The Pretender, Philly, The Drew Carey Show and Reba.

2002

His mother died of breast cancer in 2002.

Denton was raised Southern Baptist and became a Minister of Music at Westmoreland United Methodist Church in Westmoreland, Tennessee.

Denton graduated from Goodlettsville High School, and attended the University of Tennessee, where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

He majored in Television/Journalism, and earned a degree in Advertising.

Before becoming an actor, he sold advertising for two radio stations.

He began acting at the age of 23, at a community theater in Nashville.

He eventually moved to California to become a full-time actor.

Early in his career, he was sometimes credited as Jamie Denton.

While living in Chicago, Denton's first role was as "Stanley" in "A Streetcar Named Desire", and his last role was as the terrorist "Bebert" in the French farce, "Lapin Lapin".

In the years that came between the two roles, Denton was a company member at The Griffin Theater and at Strawdog Theater Ensemble.

He added a steady string of roles and accolades to his quickly growing list of achievements, including one of the leads in the world premiere of "Flesh and Blood", performing in and composing the music for "the Night Hank Williams Died", and his portrayal of Kentucky preacher "C.C. Showers" in "The Diviners" - which gained him a nomination for a Best Actor "Joseph Jefferson Award" (Chicago's only theater award).

After moving to Los Angeles, Denton continued to perform on stage, usually during hiatus from whichever TV series to which he was attached at the time.

Several plays and independent films in which Denton has appeared, have been written by his friend, Mike Petty.

2003

In 2003, he portrayed the lead role of Special Agent John Kilmer in the short-lived crime thriller series Threat Matrix.

2004

He is best known for playing Mike Delfino on ABC's comedy drama series Desperate Housewives (2004–2012) and Dr. Sam Radford on Hallmark Channel's fantasy comedy drama series Good Witch (2015–2021).

In 2004, Denton began portraying Mike Delfino on ABC's comedy-drama television series Desperate Housewives.

The show was well received by viewers and critics and it won multiple Primetime Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards.

From the 2004–05 through the 2008–09 television seasons, its first five seasons were rated amongst the top ten most-watched series.

2006

Since first appearing in Desperate Housewives, Denton continued to appear in numerous films, including: Assumption (2006), Beautiful Dreamer (2006), Undead or Alive (2007), Custody (2007), Tortured (2008) and All-Star Superman (2011).

2007

In 2007, it was reported to be the most popular show in its demographic worldwide, with an audience of approximately 120 million and was also reported as the third most watched television series in a study of ratings in twenty countries.

Denton also appeared in Dale Watson's music video for "Justice for All" (2007) and Phil Vassar's music video for "Bobbi with an I" (2009).

Denton portrays Dr. Sam Radford, a starring role on Hallmark Channel's fantasy comedy-drama television series Good Witch. The series follows a mother-daughter duo's magical journey as they welcome Dr. Sam Radford (Denton) and his son to town.

The New York Times called the series "a gentle, sentimental prime-time fable set in an idealized Middle American small city (not an angsty suburb), is the show you find your parents or grandparents watching when you come home for a visit."

2012

Denton modeled for Daniel Hechter's 2012 Spring/Summer advertising campaign.

Denton dated country music singer Deana Carter in high school.

2016

In 2016, he had a recurring role as Peter Hudson on Lifetime's comedy-drama series Devious Maids.

2018

In 2018, he made a guest appearance as Navy Captain Deckard on CBS' television series NCIS: New Orleans, in the episode "Checkmate, Part 2".

In January 2024, Denton was announced as a contestant in the 13th season of dance competition television series Danse avec les stars, the French version of Dancing with the Stars.

He sustained an injury early in the competition and was unable to compete in two performances.

Denton plays guitar in the charity cover band Band from TV along with Hugh Laurie, Teri Hatcher, Greg Grunberg among others.

They donate the proceeds of their performances and recordings to the charities of their choice.

Band from TV has raised almost two million dollars for various causes supported by the band.

He has appeared on the cover of several magazines, including TV Guide, Tango, Orange Coast, Calabasas and Spectrum United, and pictorials for Entertainment Weekly, People, US Weekly and Life & Style. Denton has appeared in television commercials for Buick and Ford Warriors in Pink.

2019

In 2019, the show was one of the network's most popular original series, and the Good Witch closed season five in first place among Household rating on Sundays.

The success of the series lifted the Hallmark Channel to be the highest-rated and most-watched cable network on the weekends.