James Horan (actor)
James Horan is an American character actor.
History
Horan has appeared in many television programs and films. He has starred in several soap operas, including Guiding Light as Detective Kirk Winters in 1980–1981, Another World as Denny Hobson, General Hospital as Brett Madison, and All My Children as Creed Kelly. In 1982, Horan subbed for Larkin Malloy who had been injured in a car accident, playing Sky Whitney on The Edge of Night while Malloy recuperated. Years later, Horan originated the role of Clay Alden on Loving, playing that part from 1989 to 1991. When the role was recast several years later, Malloy assumed the role.Horan also appeared in four of the Star Trek spin-off series. He appeared twice in ' in 1993, first as an alien named "Jo'Bril" in the episode "Suspicions |Suspicions", and later as "Lieutenant Barnaby" in the episode "Descent |Descent". In 1997, he appeared on ' as "Tosin" in the episode "Fair Trade |Fair Trade" and on ' as a Jem'Hadar named "Ikat'ika" in the episodes "In Purgatory's Shadow" and "By Inferno's Light". Horan had a recurring role in the first two seasons of ' as the enigmatic figure whom fans called "Future Guy".
Horan's television guest appearances include roles on Werewolf, Remington Steele, Zorro, Melrose Place, Lost and . He appeared on a season 6 episode of 24.
In addition to his television and film work, Horan has provided voices for several video games, including several Star Trek and Star Wars games. He also provided the voice for the antagonist Skull Face in Metal Gear Solid V. In 2012, he appeared as the sheriff in commercials for 5-hour Energy.
Filmography
- An Old Man's Gold – Monte
- Chattanooga Choo Choo – Mason
- Flags of Our Fathers – NYC Reporter
- Scanner Cop – Melvin
- Sunset Bar – Victor
- The Visitation – Tall Man
Film
Television
- All My Children – Creed Kelly
- Another World – Denny Hobson
- Criminal Minds – Mark Davis
- Dynasty – Maxwell Allen
- General Hospital – Brett Madison
- Guiding Light – Detective Kirk Winters
- ' – Grayson
- Hunter – Savarino
- Melrose Place – Kimberly's Attorney
- Romance Theatre – Jake Jordan
- Loving – Clay Alden #1
- Remington Steele – Jeff
- The Commish – Hector Bolchek
- The Dukes of Hazzard – Garrett
- The Edge of Night – Schuyler "Sky" Whitney
- The Young and the Restless – Mystery Man
- Werewolf – Ray
- Zorro – Don Gilberto Risendo
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1993 | ' | Lieutenant Barnaby, Dr. Jo'Bril | 2 Episodes |
| 1994 | Baywatch | John Mathers | Episode: "The Falcon Manifesto" |
| 1996 | Walker, Texas Ranger | Kyle Ganz | Episode: "Miracle at Middle Creek" |
| 1997 | ' | Tosin | Episode: "Fair Trade |Fair Trade" |
| 1997 | ' | Ikat'ika | Episodes: "In Purgatory's Shadow" and "By Inferno's Light" |
| 1999-2000 | ' | Corporal Richard 'Doc' LeCroix | 13 Episodes |
| 1999 | V.I.P. | Smith | Episode: "Raging Val" |
| 1999 | ' | Professor Kasam | Episode: "Protector" |
| 2001-2003 | ' | Humanoid Figure | 6 Episodes |
| 2003 | The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy | Narrator, Cowboy, Show Host | Episode "Crawling Niceness, The/Smarten Up!/The Grim Show" |
| 2003 | ' | Henchmen | Episode: "Sword of Shikata" |
| 2004 | Charmed | Crill | Episode: "Crimes & Witch Demeanors" |
| 2005 | What's New, Scooby-Doo? | Dr. Fleg, Bandit | Episode: "Go West, Young Scoob" |
| 2005 | Lost | Wayne | Episode: "What Kate Did" |
| 2007 | 24 | General Walsh | Episode: "Day 6: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m." |
| 2010 | Generator Rex | Dr. Fell, Fortier | Episode "Promises, Promises" |
| 2011-2013 | Wheeljack, Insecticon #1 | 17 Episodes | |
| 2011 | Sym-Bionic Titan | Hobbs | Episode "Escape from Galaluna" |
| 2016 | Turbo Fast | Sheriff McGillicuddy, Worker Snail #2, Hamster | 2 Episodes |
| 2016 | Lastman | Additional Voices | Episode: "Restez avec nous sur PaxNews" |
| 2019 | Love, Death & Robots | Major Reyner | Episode: "Shape-Shifters" |
Video games
- ' – President Hamilton
- ' – Lord Logan Coprith, Grand Dule Belt, Kayl
- F.E.A.R. 3 – Additional voices
- – Additional voices