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My Take
James Lafferty will forever be Nathan Scott to a generation that grew up on One Tree Hill, anchoring that long-running drama from 2003 to 2012. A California kid from Hemet, he could easily have coasted on that recognition. What I respect is that he didn't, expanding into directing and producing rather than chasing the next teen-idol role. Moving behind the camera after becoming a familiar face takes a genuine love of storytelling, not just a love of being seen. His is the quiet, grounded path of someone who wants to keep building stories, and I find that kind of longevity admirable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- James Lafferty
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェームズ・ラファティ
- Reading
- じぇーむず・らふぁてぃ
- Born
- July 25, 1985 (age 40)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Ox
- Origin
- Hemet, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / television director / television producer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- California State University, Long Beach
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was James Lafferty born?
Born July 25, 1985 (age 40).
Where is James Lafferty from?
James Lafferty is from Hemet, California, United States.
What does James Lafferty do?
James Lafferty works as actor, television actor, television director, television producer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.