James Remar
William James Remar, born on December 31, 1953, is a distinguished American actor whose career spans several decades, marked by a range of memorable performances in both film and television. He gained prominence for his role as Ajax in the cult classic The Warriors (1979) and showcased his versatility as the menacing Albert Ganz in 48 Hrs. (1982). His portrayal of notorious gangster Dutch Schultz in The Cotton Club (1984) further solidified his place in cinematic history, while fans of the video game franchise recognize him as Lord Raiden in Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997).
Remar's filmography is extensive, featuring significant roles in various acclaimed films, including Drugstore Cowboy (1989), Boys on the Side (1995), Judge Dredd (1995), Psycho (1998), and What Lies Beneath (2000). He has also appeared in popular hits like 2 Fast 2 Furious (2002), Blade: Trinity (2004), Ratatouille (2007), Django Unchained (2012), Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), and Oppenheimer (2023). Notably, he was originally set to play Corporal Hicks in Aliens (1986) before being replaced.
On television, Remar is well-known for his recurring roles as Harry Morgan in Dexter (2006-2013) and the upcoming Dexter: Resurrection (2025-present). He has lent his voice to characters in Ben 10 (2009-2012) and The Legend of Korra (2013-2014), among others. Remar has been married to Atsuko Remar since 1984, and they have two children together.
Filmography
Quiet Cool
Rent-a-Cop
Can't Buy My Love
Confessions of a Hitman
One Good Turn (1996)
Horns
Strangers
Red (2010)
Partners
The Long Riders
Arena (2011)
The Dream Team
Setup
The Surgeon
Robo Warriors
The Noel Diary
Fear X
Blowback
Decommissioned
The Clan of the Cave Bear
Django Unchained
The Unborn (2009)
Betrayal
Blade: Trinity
Wild Bill
Persecuted
Hellraiser: Inferno
White Fang (1991)
The Night Watchmen
Renaissance Man
Band of the Hand
Transformers One
The Dog Lover
The Warriors
IT: Welcome to Derry
Dexter: Resurrection
Paul T. Goldman
Dexter
North Shore
The Huntress