James Wolk is a talented American actor who is known for appearing in popular films and TV shows such as Zoo, For a Good Time, Call…, and The Crazy Ones. He started his career in acting by appearing on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns. He also believes in social work and is also on the Board of Directors of the Brad Cohen Tourette Foundation.
Sun Sign
Aries
Nationality
Education
James attended North Farmington High School and graduated in 2003. Then, he went to the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance and graduated in 2007.
Manager
He is represented by Viewpoint, Inc. (Public Relations Agency), Beverly Hills, California, United States.
Girlfriend / Spouse
James has dated –
- Elizabeth Jae Lynch (2015-Present) – James Wolk married his girlfriend, Elizabeth Jae Lynch in June 2015 in a religious ceremony at Crossroads Estate, Firestone Winery in Los Olivos, California. They have a son named Charlie (b. 2017). The couple can be seen together in many of his Instagram posts.
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Towering height
Best Known For
Portraying various roles in popular films and TV shows such as Jackson Oz in the drama series Zoo (2015-2017), Charlie in the comedy film For a Good Time, Call… (2012), and Zach Cropper in the CBS sitcom The Crazy Ones (2013-2014)
First Film
He made his theatrical film debut as Will Olsen in the comedy film You Again in 2010.
First TV Show
James made his first TV show appearance as Sailor on As the World Turns in 2008.
Personal Trainer
He used to with her father in winters every Sunday when he was in high school wearing double sweatpants, a windbreaker, a beanie, and a neck warmer. That old habit is still rooted in his routine and he now runs 4 to 6 miles 5 days a week. Whether he’s at home or on vacation, he needs to run 5 days a week, no matter how the weather is and what the terrain is.
He also stated that running is sort of a therapy for him. Whenever his mind is swinging, he goes for a run and it actually calms him and also helps him to stay fit and lean throughout the year. He also uses this audio app on his iPhone to record lines before he runs.
James Wolk Facts
- He worked as an emcee at Bar and Bat Mitzvahs when he was a teenager.
- James is the supporter of Camp Twitch and Shout, which is a camp for children (ages 7–17) with Tourette syndrome in Georgia.
- He was passionate about studying medicine or law before doing theatre at the University of Michigan.
- He is also on the Board of Directors of the Brad Cohen Tourette Foundation.
- In 2010, James got the role of a con man with dual identities on the Fox series Lone Star. The show was highly promoted, however, it was canceled after only airing 2 episodes.
- He has a pet dog named Flea.
Featured Image by James Wolk / Instagram
Facts of James Joseph Wolk
- Gender Male
- full nameJames Joseph Wolk
- nicknamesJimmy
- birthplaceFarmington Hills, Michigan, United States
- ethnicity / ethnic backgroundWhite
- nationalityAmerican
- net worth$2 million
- professionActor
- weight81 kg or 178.5 lbs
- height6 ft 1.5 in or 186.5 cm
- eye colorHazel
- body type / buildSlim
- high schoolNorth Farmington High School
- collegeUniversity of Michigan
- motherEdie Wolk
- fatherRobert Wolk
- sistersKatie Ray Wolk