Liam James (born August 7, 1996) is a Canadian actor. He is best known for his roles in 2012 (2009) and The Way, Way Back (2013). He has also had leading roles in various television shows including AMC's The Killing and ABC's The Family. From Vancouver, British Columbia, James has heterochromia iridum with one green and one blue eye.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2007Good Luck ChuckBoy in Penguin Habitat
Things We Lost in the FireCousin Dave
Fred ClausFred Claus (age 12)
Aliens vs. Predator: RequiemSam Benson
2009HorsemenSean Breslin
2012Noah Curtis
2011Christmas Comes Home to CanaanBobber Burtion
2013The Way, Way BackDuncan
2017Speech & DebateSolomon

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006–2010PsychYoung Shawn SpencerRecurring role, 60 episodes
2008Fear ItselfYoung HarryEpisode: "Spooked"
2010FringeTeddy FallsEpisode: "Johari Window"
2011–2013The Haunting Hour: The SeriesScott and JaredEpisodes: "Pumpkinhead", and "Uncle Howee"
2011–2014The KillingJack LindenRecurring role (season 1) Main role (Season 2, 4) Guest (season 3) 22 episodes
2016The FamilyAdam Warren / Ben MurphyMain role, 12 episodes
2018–2019Deadly ClassBillyMain role
2023White House PlumbersSaint John HuntHBO limited series

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef.
2013Washington D.C. Area Film Critics AssociationBest Youth PerformanceThe Way, Way BackNominated
2013Young Hollywood AwardBreakthrough Performance - MaleWon
2014Critics' Choice Movie AwardBest Young Actor/ActressNominated
2014MTV Movie AwardBest Breakthrough PerformanceNominated
2014Young Artist AwardBest Leading Young Actor in a Feature FilmNominated

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