Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor, Voice actor, Actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Thursday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Education
Newton North High School, Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Name Origin
English < Latin < Ancient Greek < Hebrew (יַעֲקֹב)
Popularity
Tier B -- 98,765 Wikipedia views/month
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 24
Career
Career spanning 48 years (1978-2026)
Year context
Born in 1953 -- Korean War armistice; DNA double helix structure discovered; Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
Year 1953 →
DROPTHE GOOD_
18
Notable
out of 100
Most people on Earth score 0. Only those with measurable positive impact appear on this scale.
Human Impact
1
Innovation
0
Giving
0
Sustainability
100
Cultural Uplift
79
Public Vote
★
★
★
★
★
Be the first to vote
Filmography (50)
Biography
William James Remar (born December 31, 1953) is an American actor. Some of his best known film roles are as Ajax in The Warriors (1979), as homicidal maniac Albert Ganz in 48 Hrs. (1982), as Dutch Schultz in The Cotton Club (1984), and as Lord Raiden in Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997). He has had smaller roles in many other notable films, including Drugstore Cowboy (1989), Boys on the Side (1995), Judge Dredd (1995), Psycho (1998), What Lies Beneath (2000), 2 Fast 2 Furious (2002), Blade: Trinity (2004), Ratatouille (2007), Pineapple Express (2008), RED (2010), X-Men: First Class (2011), Django Unchained (2012), Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), Oppenheimer (2023), and Megalopolis (2024). He was originally cast as Corporal Hicks in Aliens (1986) before being replaced by Michael Biehn.
On television, Remar's recurring roles include Richard Wright, the on-off tycoon boyfriend of Samantha in Sex and the City (2001 - 2004), Harry Morgan in Dexter (2006 - 2013) and Dexter: Resurrection (2025 - present), the voice of Vilgax in Ben 10 (2009 - 2012), Tonraq in The Legend of Korra (2013 - 2014), and Peter Gambi in Black Lightning (2018 - 2021). He also voices Executor Hideo in the Destiny video game series.
Remar has been married to Atsuko Remar since 1984. They have two children.
Related People
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is James Remar?
James Remar is 72 years old, born on .
Where was James Remar born?
James Remar was born in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
What movies or shows has James Remar been in?
James Remar has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Odyssey (2026), IT: Welcome to Derry (2025), Dexter: Resurrection (2025), Megalopolis (2024), Transformers One (2024).
What is James Remar known for?
James Remar is primarily known as an actor. William James Remar (born December 31, 1953) is an American actor. Some of his best known film roles are as Ajax in The Warriors (1979),…
Where can I find more information about James Remar?
You can find more about James Remar on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
Hunter Schafer →
Laurence Fishburne →