James Denton Biography

Summary

"James Denton" (born January 20 1963) is an American film and television actor.

Biography

Early life

Denton was born in Nashville, Tennessee and grew up in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, the son of J. T. Denton, a dentist who served in the military. He attended the University of Tennessee where he majored in television/journalism and earned a degree in advertising. Before he became an actor, he sold advertising for two radio stations. He began acting at 23, at a community theater in Nashville. He eventually moved to California to become a full time actor.

Career

He is a regular cast member on the television show "Desperate Housewives", where he plays the role of Mike Delfino, a plumber who lives on Wisteria Lane and husband of Susan Mayer. He had previously been a regular on several television series, including "The Pretender", "JAG", "Philly", "The Drew Carey Show", "Reba" and "Threat Matrix". As well he has guested on "Sliders", "Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place", "Ally McBeal" and "The West Wing".

He also appeared in two movies, "Primary Colors" and "Face/Off". He will also appear in the TV movie 'Custody' which is expected to air in September 2007.

Personal life

Denton has been married twice. He and his first wife, Jenna Lyn Ward, also an actress, were married from 1997-2000. He got married for the second time on December 16, 2002 to Erin O'Brien. He has two children with his wife Erin, a son named Sheppard born in March 2003, and a daughter Malin, born March 22, 2005. He is known to be an Atlanta Braves baseball fan and often attends games.

Politics

Denton has become very active in politics. Formerly a Republican, Denton endorsed John Edwards for President in 2004 and has continue to support the Edwards campaign in 2008. He traveled to Iowa in the fall of 2007 to campaign there with Edwards' daughter, Cate.