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James Wolk is credited as a film actor, stage actor and television actor. James Wolk was born on March 22, 1985 in Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States. That works out to 41 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes North Farmington High School and University of Michigan. Credited works include The Boys in the Boat.
My Take
James Wolk is one of those actors I trust to elevate whatever he is in. His turn as Ken Cosgrove on Mad Men showed a rare blend of charm and unease, and he kept reinventing himself across The Crazy Ones, Zoo and Watchmen. What strikes me is his versatility: he has the leading-man polish to anchor a show yet never disappears in an ensemble. There is always a flicker of something unreadable beneath the easy smile. A University of Michigan product from suburban Detroit, he seems to have built a steady, unflashy career on pure reliability, and that grounded professionalism is precisely what I respect most.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- James Wolk
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェームズ・ウォーク
- Reading
- じぇーむず・うぉーく
- Born
- March 22, 1985 (age 41)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Ox
- Origin
- Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States
- Occupation
- film actor / stage actor / television actor / actor
2. Background
- High school
- North Farmington High School
- University
- University of Michigan
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Boys in the Boat | — |
4. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/JamesWolk
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James%20Wolk
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q507756
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was James Wolk born?
Born March 22, 1985 (age 41).
Where is James Wolk from?
James Wolk is from Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States.
What does James Wolk do?
James Wolk works as film actor, stage actor, television actor, actor.
What is James Wolk known for?
Notable works include The Boys in the Boat.
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