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My Take
Jim Beaver is the kind of actor I always notice but rarely see top-billed, and that's the point. As Bobby Singer in Supernatural he became a fan favorite, and his Ellsworth in Deadwood earned a Screen Actors Guild ensemble nomination. What pulls me in, though, is that he's also a writer and film historian, which tells me he loves the craft from every angle, not just in front of the camera. That blend of dependable character work and genuine scholarship is rare. I trust performers who know the history of their own medium, and Beaver clearly does. He's the steady spine a lot of great ensembles quietly rely on.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jim Beaver
- Name (Japanese)
- ジム・ビーヴァー
- Reading
- じむ・びーゔぁー
- Born
- August 12, 1950 (age 75)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Tiger
- Origin
- Laramie, Wyoming, United States
- Occupation
- actor / writer / film director / playwright / television actor
2. Background
- High school
- Irving High School
- University
- University of Central Oklahoma
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jim Beaver born?
Born August 12, 1950 (age 75).
Where is Jim Beaver from?
Jim Beaver is from Laramie, Wyoming, United States.
What does Jim Beaver do?
Jim Beaver works as actor, writer, film director, playwright, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.