James Lafferty

Infobox actor


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name = James Lafferty
birthname = James Martin Lafferty
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location = Hemet, California, U.S.
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James Martin Lafferty (born July 25, 1985) is an American actor. He stars as Nathan Scott on The CW prime time series "One Tree Hill".

Early life

James Lafferty was born on July 25, 1985 in Hemet, California. [http://www.j-lafferty.com/james.php?bio "Biography"] "J - L A F F E R T Y . C O M" (accessed March 5, 2007)] His acting career began at age six. At age 10, he earned his first speaking role. He was encouraged by his mother to act as a hobby, who also urged his brother to act at the same time. He attended Hemet High School, where he played basketball for the Varsity team, earning him an MVP award and an All-League award.

In 2003, he graduated from high school and enrolled at California State University, Long Beach.

Career

In 2001, Lafferty landed a role on the short-lived television series "Emeril". He portrayed Emeril's son. Lafferty also guest starred on "Once and Again", "Get Real", and "Boston Public". This led to his role in the movie " A Season on the Brink". The film was a basketball movie about the 1985-1986 season of Indiana University's men's basketball team. It was based on the book by John Feinstein. Lafferty portrayed the character of Steve Alford.

In 2003, fresh out of high school, he was cast as Nathan Scott on the television series "One Tree Hill".

He has recently been cast in the "Donnie Darko" sequel, "S. Darko". [cite web|url=http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20080602/NEWS/610501969| title=James Lafferty cast in 'Donnie Darko' sequel| publisher=StarNewsOnline | date =2008-06-02]

Personal life

Lafferty currently resides in Wilmington, North Carolina.Fact|date=May 2008

He is a supporting partner of the professional basketball team, the Wilmington Sea Dawgs, part of the Premier Basketball League. He is currently working on a docudrama about this minor league basketball team in Wilmington, North Carolina.Fact|date=May 2008

In December 2007, it was reported by Rush & Molloy in the "New York Daily News" that Lafferty had "now hooked up with" co-star Sophia Bush; the report mentioned that a rep for the actress denied there was any romance. [cite news|title=Side Dish|accessdate=2007-12-27|coauthors=Rush & Molloy|date=2007-12-24|publisher=New York Daily News|quote=Sophia Bush has chosen another lover from her castmates on "One Tree Hill," say sources. Despite her failed marriage to Chad Michael Murray, we hear she's now hooked up with co-star James Lafferty, much to the dismay of their "OTH" colleagues. Her rep swears there's no romance.] [cite web|url=http://www.canada.com/topics/news/story.html?id=b8332a84-19ab-4c73-bc3a-4e897202288a&k=39913
title=Cohen buries Borat, Ali G. characters|accessdate=2007-12-27|author=Doug Camilli|date=2007-12-27|publisher=canada.com] In May 2008, photos surfaced of Lafferty and Bush at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) together, which fueled rumors of a possible romance. [ [http://justjared.buzznet.com/2008/05/06/sophia-bush-james-lafferty-couple/ Sophia Bush & James Lafferty: Couple Going Strong? | James Lafferty, One Tree Hill, Sophia Bush : Just Jared ] ]

An ardent basketball fan and athlete, Lafferty plays the sport in his spare time. He played for the New Orleans Hornets at the 2008 NBA All-Star Game alongside Ne-yo, Terrell Owens, Taylor Hicks, and Master P. [ [http://www.nba.com/allstar2008/celeb_game/ NBA.com: New Orleans Stars Win 2008 Celebrity Game ] ] Their team won 51-50 with Owens being named Game MVP.

Filmography

tarring roles

*"Emeril" (2001) - James Lagasse
*"One Tree Hill" (2003 - present) - Nathan Scott

Guest starring roles

*"Fake I.D. Club" - Himself
*"Get Real" - Billy - The Last Weekend (2000)
*"Boston Public" - Michael Scott - Chapter Eighteen (2001)
*"Once and Again" - Tad - Destiny Turns On The Radio (2001)
*"Once and Again" - Tad - The Sex Show (2001)
*"Once and Again" - Tad - Tough Love (2001)
*"Once and Again" - Tad - The Gay-Straight Alliance (2002)
*"On Air With Ryan Seacrest" - Guest (cameo) - 2/16/04 (2004)
*"Unscripted" - Himself - Unscripted 05 (2005)

Co-starring roles

*"Fake I.D. Club" - Himself - Jan. 10, 2004 (2004)

Movie/Mini-series/Special roles

*"Annabelle's Wish" - Buster (voice)
*"Boys on the Run" (2001) - Joe Ferguson
*"A Season on the Brink" (2002) - Steve Alford
*Teen Choice Awards (2004) - Himself/Presenter
*"2008 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game" - Himself
* Teen vogue interview
* "S. Darko" - Iraq Jack (2009)

References

External links

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* [http://thewb.warnerbros.com/web/show_bio.jsp?id=OT-B-James%20Lafferty James Lafferty cast bio on The WB]
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* [http://www.e-monsite.com/ravens The Ravens website]