James Marsters - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 20, 1962 |
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| Age | 63 |
| Birthplace | Greenville, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also James Marsters's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Spike in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Angel' |
Intro
James Marsters is an American actor, musician, and voice actor, best known for his role as Spike in the television series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and its spin-off 'Angel.' He has also appeared in numerous other television series, films, and stage productions, and is known for his musical work with the rock band Ghost of the Robot.
Early Life & Background
James Marsters was born in Greenville, California, and developed an early interest in acting while studying at Davis High School. He attended the Juilliard School in New York City, as well as the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts in California.
Career Highlights
- Breakthrough role as Spike in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' (1997–2003)
- Reprised the role of Spike in 'Angel' (2003–2004)
- Starred as Captain John Hart in 'Torchwood'
- Played Brainiac (Milton Fine) in 'Smallville'
- Lead singer and songwriter for Ghost of the Robot
Trivia
- James Marsters originally auditioned for the role of Spike with a Texan accent before switching to the now-iconic British accent.
- He has released multiple albums both as a solo artist and with his band.
FAQs
People also ask
James Marsters is 63 years old.
James Marsters was born the 20 August 1962.
Greenville, California, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About August 20th, 1962, in brief:
- Historical events: The NS Savannah, the world's first nuclear-powered cargo-passenger ship, commenced its maiden voyage on August 20, 1962, from Yorktown, Virginia. This voyage was part of President Eisenhower's "Atoms for Peace" initiative to demonstrate the peaceful use of nuclear energy. The ship was named after the SS Savannah, the first steam-powered ship to cross the Atlantic in 1819.
- Day of the week: August 20th, 1962 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: The Loco-Motion by Little Eva
- #1 UK song: I Remember You by Frank Ifield
- Popular movie: To Kill a Mockingbird directed by Robert Mulligan
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