James Waterston

Acting

James Waterston

Born January 17, 1969 · New York City, New York (age 57)

James Waterston (born January 17, 1969) is an American actor. His first role was playing Gerard Pitts in the 1989 film Dead Poets Society, and he has subsequently worked mostly in television.

Known For

Dead Poets SocietyDead Poets Society · 1989
Dead Poets Society
★ 8.31989
MovieDrama
At an elite, old-fashioned boarding school in New England, a passionate English teacher inspires his students to rebel against convention and seize the potential of every day, courting the disdain of the stern headmaster.
Human CapitalHuman Capital · 2020
Human Capital
★ 5.72020
MovieCrimeDrama
Ian begins a relationship with Drew's daughter, who works in the financial sector. The couple gets involved in a tragic accident that will change their lives forever. At the same time, the accident has a major impact on both their families who, despite the class difference, cross paths.
La CocinaLa Cocina · 2024
La Cocina
★ 6.92024
MovieDramaComedy
In the sweltering back kitchen of a Times Square restaurant, undocumented cook Pedro is caught between mounting pressures at work and a complicated romance with waitress Julia. When money goes missing, suspicion spreads, igniting tensions that threaten to upend the fragile hopes of the staff.
Live from BaghdadLive from Baghdad · 2002
Live from Baghdad
★ 6.72002
MovieDramaWar
A group of CNN reporters venture to the Iraqi capital to cover the Gulf War.
Wedding DazeWedding Daze · 2004
Wedding Daze
★ 4.92004
MovieComedyRomance
Jack and Audrey Landry are a middle-aged couple who have barely gotten the hang of being a pair of "empty nesters" when their three grown daughters -- Teri, Nora, and Dahlia -- end up tumbling back home again. That's not so hard to take but just as the parents re-adjust their lifestyle to accommodate their offspring, all three of the Landry daughters fall in love. Happiness abounds until the daughters each announce they're getting married. At the same time. And guess who's footing the bill? Now it's a race to see which runs out first -- Jack and Audrey's bank account or their sanity.
Poison CandyPoison Candy · 1989
Poison Candy
★ 5.61989
MovieThriller
A criminal couple, hiding out on a remote property, become the unwitting victims of a blackmail plot by the most unlikely of conspirators.
Dear Dumb DiaryDear Dumb Diary · 2013
Dear Dumb Diary
★ 6.52013
MovieFamilyTV Movie
Based on the best selling series "Dear Dumb Diary" by Jim Benton. Follow Jamie Kelly, as she navigates Mackeral Middle School with the help of her best friend Isabella, her nemesis Angeline and the boy of her dreams, Hudson.
And It Was GoodAnd It Was Good · 2015
And It Was Good
2015
MovieComedyDrama
A couple reunites after a long separation to find themselves in a world that seems designed for their enjoyment and comfort. They immediately get married. During the ceremony, the Judge marrying them confronts them with the reality of their own mortality and challenges them to fight together against death. This perfect wedding day is returned to periodically throughout an examination of their future as they cope with life, love, and death.

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