James Ransone III

James Ransone III is an experienced actor who has gained popularity by his many appearances in TV series and Hollywood B films.

Early Accomplishments

For 4 years from 1993, he studied theatre at Maryland’s Carver Center for Arts & Technology but later changed to fine arts before going to Manhattan’s School of Visual Arts for a year.

He made his screen debut at the age of 21, first in an episode of Law & Order and months later as a bodysuit in the film, The American Astronaut.

Best Known For

On TV, he became famous for his roles in The Wire (2003) and in Generation Kill (2008) and was a regular cast of The First (2018).

Some of his most famous film roles have come in Sinister (2012) and its 2015 sequel as well as in Harmony Korine’s 2002 film, Ken Park.

Sexual Orientation

James is straight but the only relationship the public has been privileged to known was his romance with Chloë Sevigny back in 2008.

Family

He and his brother, Dave are children of Vietnam vet James II and wife, Joyce (née Peterson) Ransone.

Religion

There is no information on James’ religious beliefs and practices.

Worth To Know

Outside acting, he used to play the bass guitar for the New York band, Early Man.

By 2006, he had grown into a heroin addiction and was deep in debt of over $30,000.

In 2006, he saved his neighbor from being raped after he heard her help cries and fought off her assailant.