James Barbour

action/adventure to drama and comedy as well as his appearances in television adaptations of his Broadway work.

James has appeared on numerous television pilots in various roles. For example, he appeared on the pilot episode of "The District" in 2000, although he was uncredited, as well as playing the role of Robert in 1997's "Just Shoot Me!" and Andrew in 1996's "The Real Adventures of Johnny Quest" and the role of a reporter in 1998's "Houdini." He also played the role of "Preppie Guy" in "Sex and the City" and "Fred" in "Ed."

Although James has had minor roles in many television shows, his real talent and strength lies in his portrayal of musical and historical characters. He has a gift for bringing his strong vocals and magnetic stage presence to any role and bringing it to life, and this is particularly true when he is playing larger-than-life roles from history and drama. One of his most outstanding television roles was in American Experience: John and Abigail Adams where he played the important role of Thomas Jefferson. He delivered a brilliant performance that was noted by all who watched the documentary, bringing to life the character of the former President who still remains something of an enigma to historians. His good looks, dashing manner and vibrant personality were somewhat subdued to encompass the role of Jefferson, who by historical accounts was rather shy and retiring.

Similarly, when bringing to life his beloved Broadway characters, he is always a favorite with television viewers. Although television lacks some of the depth of stage performances, he is always able to captivate audiences with his wonderful voice and epic acting abilities. So far, he has graced the television screen with several important performances stemming from his work as a singer on Broadway. In 1995, he appeared on Great Performances as himself, singing the classic "Some Enchanted Evening." In 1996, he took his vocal talents to a new level with his appearance as the voice of the Beast in the television production of Beauty and the Beast: A Concert on Ice. While skaters performed choreographed moves, he was behind the scenes lending his vocal talents just as he had on stage. He also performed "Secret Soul" from Jane Eyre on Broadway on Broadway, a musical special which aired in 2000, and reprised his wildly successful role as Sydney Carton in A Tale of Two Cities: In Concert in 2009. Based on the famous Broadway musical version of Charles Dickens's classic novels, this is one role that he is remembered for in both the stage and television world, particularly since his vocal performance as the lead character were so stunning.