Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor, Actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Friday)
Birthplace
Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Children
1 child
Education
University of Michigan, North Farmington High School
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Name Origin
English < Latin < Ancient Greek < Hebrew (יַעֲקֹב)
Popularity
Tier B -- 21,309 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 22
Career
Career spanning 18 years (2007-2025)
Year context
Born in 1985 -- Gorbachev becomes Soviet leader; Live Aid concerts; Ronald Reagan was US president
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Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Ox
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Innovation
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Giving
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (13)
Biography
James Wolk, also known as Jimmy, is an American actor. He is known for his starring roles in the CBS comedy series The Crazy Ones, the AMC period drama series Mad Men, the CBS drama thriller series Zoo, the CBS All Access psychological thriller series Tell Me a Story, and the HBO superhero limited series Watchmen. Wolk is on the Board of Directors of the Brad Cohen Tourette Foundation. From 2009 to 2012, he also volunteered at Camp Twitch and Shout, which is a camp in Winder, Georgia for children, ages 7 to 17, who have Tourette syndrome. He met Elizabeth Jae Lynch, a schoolteacher, while the two of them were volunteering at Camp Twitch and Shout. In June 2015, the two were married in Los Olivos, California. They welcomed their first child, a boy, in early 2017.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is James Wolk?
James Wolk is 40 years old, born on .
Where was James Wolk born?
James Wolk was born in Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA.
What movies or shows has James Wolk been in?
James Wolk has 13 credits in our database. Notable titles include Happy Face (2025), Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024), Spinning Gold (2023), The Boys in the Boat (2023), Ordinary Joe (2021).
What is James Wolk known for?
James Wolk is primarily known as an actor. James Wolk, also known as Jimmy, is an American actor. He is known for his starring roles in the CBS comedy series The Crazy Ones, the AMC period drama series Mad…
Where can I find more information about James Wolk?
You can find more about James Wolk on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
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