James Woods

James Woods, an American actor celebrated for his intense roles on screen and stage, is recognized for his extensive contributions to both television and film, with over 130 roles to his credit. His acting prowess has seen him nominated for two Academy Awards and three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and he has won three Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. Woods made his Broadway debut in "The Penny Wars" in 1969 and won a Theatre World Award in 1972 for his performance. His early career saw him nominated for Best Actor by the Golden Globe Awards, the National Society of Film Critics, and the New York Film Critics Circle for his role in "The Onion Field" (1979).

Woods continued to stand out in the 1980s and 1990s with his roles in "Videodrome" (1983), "Once Upon a Time in America" (1984), "Casino" (1995), and "Contact" (1997). He received Academy Awards nominations for Best Actor for his role in "Salvador" (1986) and for Best Supporting Actor in "Ghosts of Mississippi" (1996). His work in television was equally lauded, earning him two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for "Promise" (1987) and "My Name Is Bill W." (1989). He expanded his range of performance by voicing characters in animated films such as "Hercules" (1997), "Recess: School's Out" (2001), "Stuart Little 2" (2002), and "Surf's Up" (2007).

Woods' career in the 2000s displayed his versatility across mediums with roles in the CBS legal series "Shark" (2006–2008) and a recurring role in the Showtime crime series "Ray Donovan" (2013). In addition to his acting, he also served as an executive producer on Christopher Nolan's biographical drama film "Oppenheimer" (2023). He attended the 65th Cannes Film Festival in 2012 for an anniversary screening of "Once Upon a Time in America" (1984) and the 52nd New York Film Festival in 2014 for another screening of the same movie. His acting career, spanning five decades, includes collaborations with acclaimed filmmakers like Martin Scorsese and Oliver Stone.