James Wlcek (born February 22, 1964), sometimes credited as Jimmy Wlcek or Jim Wlcek, is an American actor born in

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. He began his acting career in 1986 with an episode of ''

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''. After his audition tape was sent to the producers of ''

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'', he landed the role of Ben Shelby. During the time he spent on ''Ryan's Hope'' he acted in the play ''Liars'' by Elliot Meyers directed by

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at the Producers Club Theatre. Eight months later, he was cast as Linc Lafferty on ''

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''. In 1997 he got the role of Trent Malloy in a two-hour ''

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'' movie called '' Sons of Thunder''. The role became a recurring one for Jimmy, who went on to guest star in several more episodes of the long-running series. In 1999, a spin-off series called '' Sons of Thunder'' was created with Jimmy in one of the lead roles.

Movies

* 2019 ''High Moon'' as Deputy Grant * 2014 ''The Sector'' as Brennan * 2013 ''Shadow on the Mesa (TV Movie) '' as Ranch Hand * 2011 ''

Love's Christmas Journey ''Love's Christmas Journey'' is a 2011 made-for-television Christian drama film based on a series of books by Janette Oke. It aired on Hallmark Channel on November 5, 2011. Synopsis The story focuses on Ellie King (née Davis) and Aaron Davis, ...

'' as Landowner * 2009 '' Hydra'' as Bob Crick * 2005 ''Don't Tell'' as Yale * 2004 '' Little Black Book'' as Hockey Player * 1996 ''Damien's Seed'' as Eric * 1989 ''

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'' as Marshall Marmillion

Television

* 2012 ''

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'' as Swat Commander * 2003 ''

The Division ''The Division'' is an American police procedural drama television series created by Deborah Joy LeVine starring Bonnie Bedelia. The series focuses on a team of female detectives and police officers in the San Francisco Police Department. Th ...

'' - Extreme Action Figures as Gym Owner * 2002 '' JAG'' - Odd Man Out as Petty Officer Second Class Terrence Shaw * 1999 '' Sons of Thunder'' as Trent Malloy * 1998-1999 ''

'' as Trent Malloy * 1997 '' L.A. Firefighters'' as The Big One * 1996 ''

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'' - Last Breath as Clancy * 1990-1992 ''

'' as Lincoln 'Linc' Lafferty * 1989-1990 ''

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'' as Jack Gibson * 1987-1989 ''

'' as Ben Shelby * 1987 ''

'' - The Swap as Claude Altoose

External links

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1964 births Living people Male actors from New York (state) American male stage actors American male film actors American male television actors {{US-screen-actor-1960s-stub