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My Take
For my generation, James Marsters will always be Spike, the bleached British vampire from Buffy who somehow stole every scene as a villain. The kicker is that he is an American from Greenville, California, and that accent was pure craft. Two Saturn Awards confirm what fans already knew: he made being bad irresistible. What I admire is his range beyond acting, singing, fronting bands, doing voice work, the mark of a genuine working performer rather than a one-note heartthrob. I have a soft spot for actors who elevate a show from the supporting slot, and Marsters is a textbook example of that quiet, reliable charisma.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- James Marsters
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェームズ・マースターズ
- Reading
- じぇーむず・まーすたーず
- Born
- August 20, 1962 (age 63)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Tiger
- Origin
- Greenville, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / singer / television actor / voice actor / recording artist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Grace M. Davis High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2001 Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor on Television
- 2004 Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor on Television
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was James Marsters born?
Born August 20, 1962 (age 63).
Where is James Marsters from?
James Marsters is from Greenville, California, United States.
What does James Marsters do?
James Marsters works as actor, singer, television actor, voice actor, recording artist.
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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.