James DeBello (born June 9, 1980) is an American actor. After making his film debut in '' American Pie'' (1999), he gained recognition for his starring role in the teen comedy film '' Detroit Rock City'' (1999). In the 2000s, DeBello had starring roles in the films '' Crime + Punishment in Suburbia'' (2000), '' 100 Girls'' (2000), ''

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'' (2002), ''

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'' (2003), '' National Lampoon's Dorm Daze 2'' (2006), and ''

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'' (2009). He had supporting roles in the films ''

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'' (2002) and '' After Sex'' (2007). In the 2010s, DeBello starred in the film '' The Penthouse'' (2010) and had a supporting role in the film ''

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'' (2011).

Early life

DeBello was born in

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on June 9, 1980. At the age of 16, he moved to

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and began acting after being discovered by an agent.

Career

DeBello's first credit was a guest role on the medical drama ER in 1997. He had a minor role in the 1999 comedy film '' American Pie'', in which he played a character named "enthusiastic guy." He then appeared in the Teen comedy film ''Detroit Rock City'' alongside

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. In 2002, DeBello played the character Christopher in the psychological thriller film ''

''. Later that year, he played the character Bert in

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's directorial debut ''

''. At the casting audition, DeBello refused to stand up when asked by Roth. Roth stated that "just the look he gave me and the way he rolled his eyes told me he was the right guy for the part of Bert." He played Cliff Richards in the comedy film ''

'', and in 2006 reprised the role in '' Dorm Daze 2''. In 2004, DeBello was arrested after a drunken brawl at a nightclub for allegedly hitting a woman with a plaster cast on his right hand. He was released on suspicion of misdemeanor battery.

Filmography

Film

Television

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References

External links

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