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James Callis

James Callis - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJune 04, 1971
Age54
BirthplaceLondon, England, UK
Zodiac SignGemini - (see also James Callis's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacPig
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForPortraying Dr. Gaius Baltar in 'Battlestar Galactica', supporting roles in the 'Bridget Jones' film series

Intro

James Callis is a British actor and writer best known for his role as Dr. Gaius Baltar in the reimagined science fiction television series 'Battlestar Galactica' (2004–2009). He has also appeared in films such as 'Bridget Jones's Diary' and its sequels.

Early Life & Background

James Callis was born in London to a family of Russian, Polish, and Jewish heritage. He attended Harrow School and later studied at the University of York, where he became involved in theatre. Callis then trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).

Career Highlights

  • Portrayed Dr. Gaius Baltar in 'Battlestar Galactica' (2004–2009)
  • Played Tom in 'Bridget Jones's Diary' (2001) and its sequels
  • Won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor on Television (2006) for 'Battlestar Galactica'
  • Appeared in 'Merlin', 'The Musketeers', and '12 Monkeys'

Trivia

  • James Callis is a published writer and co-wrote the play 'Old Wicked Songs', which has been performed internationally.
  • He is also known for his distinctive voice work and has contributed to various video games and animated projects.

FAQs

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How old is James Callis?

James Callis is 54 years old.

When was James Callis born?

James Callis was born the 4 June 1971.

Where is James Callis from?

London, England, UK.

On His Birth-Day

About June 4th, 1971, in brief:

  • Historical events: On June 4, 1971, Hughes Airwest Flight 706 collided midair with a U.S. Navy F-4 Phantom II fighter jet over the San Gabriel Mountains in California, resulting in the deaths of all 48 people on board.
  • Day of the week: June 4th, 1971 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Brown Sugar by The Rolling Stones
  • #1 UK song: Knock Three Times by Dawn
  • Popular movie: A Clockwork Orange directed by Stanley Kubrick

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Callis
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0130787/