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James Callis Biography

Birth Name:James Callis

Birth Place:London, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Received the 2006 Saturn Award for best supporting actor
  • Graduated from the University of York with a degree in English
  • Graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts in 1996
  • Quote: "(On what's next after "Battlestar Galactica․") "I really want to think hard about what I would do next, because I've worked with the most incredible people on the most incredible material․ What is going to match this kind of a thing?""
  • Best known for his role in the series "Battlestar Galactica․"
  • Played rugby for Derwent College
  • Possesses the ability to play piano and guitar

Awards

  • 2006Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor on Television: winner
  • 2007Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor on Television: nominated
  • 2007SFX Award-Best TV Actor: nominated
  • 2008INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2009Jules Verne Achievement Award-: winner
  • 2018BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series: nominated
  • 2025Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated