James Eckhouse

James Hays Eckhouse (born February 14, 1955) is an American actor, best known for playing Jim Walsh on Beverly Hills, 90210. He also directed three episodes of the show.

Before his part on Beverly Hills, 90210, Eckhouse had small roles in such films as Trading Places, Fatal Attraction, Big and Cocktail. He was a series regular on Beverly Hills, 90210 from the pilot episode in 1990 until the end of the fifth season in 1995. He also co-starred in 1999's Judgement Day.

Personal life
Eckhouse studied briefly at MIT before beginning his acting career.[1] He and his wife have two sons.

In an interview on Danish radio DR P3 Eckhouse told that he also worked as a carpenter in Denmark before the acting career.

Filmography
2019 The Fix (TV Series)

Mr. Elias

- Making a Murderer (2019) ... Mr. Elias

2018 Simple Wedding Steven Talbot

2018 Dear Chickens (Short) Doctor Friedman

2018 The Affair (TV Series) Fertility Specialist

- Episode #4.5 (2018) ... Fertility Specialist

2018 Code Black (TV Series) Mr. Berlinger

- As Night Comes and I'm Breathing (2018) ... Mr. Berlinger

2018 Station 19 (TV Series) Pete Sorenson

- Not Your Hero (2018) ... Pete Sorenson

2018 NCIS (TV Series) Fred

- Sight Unseen (2018) ... Fred

2017 High & Mighty (TV Series) Knotts

- Episode #1.8 (2017) ... Knotts

- Episode #1.6 (2017) ... Knotts

- Episode #1.7 (2017) ... Knotts

- Episode #1.5 (2017) ... Knotts

- Episode #1.4 (2017) ... Knotts

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2017 Plea (Short) Judge Bannerman

2017 Alexander IRL Arthur

2016 The Engagement Clause (TV Movie) Mark Tate

2016 Dead Awake Mr. Bowman

2016 The Boy on the Train Roger

2016 American Experience (TV Series documentary) Dr. Doctor Willard Bliss

- Murder of a President (2016) ... Dr. Doctor Willard Bliss

2015 Major Crimes (TV Series) George Clark

- Hostage of Fortune (2015) ... George Clark

2015 Castle (TV Series) Gene Vogel

- Dead from New York (2015) ... Gene Vogel

2014 happySADhappy (Short) Jack

2014 NCIS: New Orleans (TV Series) Dr. Michael Hufcutt

- Carrier (2014) ... Dr. Michael Hufcutt

2013 Paulie (TV Movie) Eric

2013Masters of Sex (TV Series) Dr. Chuck Ingram

- Manhigh (2013) ... Dr. Chuck Ingram

- Love and Marriage (2013) ... Dr. Chuck Ingram

2013 Days of Our Lives (TV Series) Judge Sims / The Judge / Judge

- Episode #1.12173 (2013) ... Judge Sims

- Episode #1.12171 (2013) ... Judge Sims

- Episode #1.12169 (2013) ... Judge Sims

- Episode #1.12167 (2013) ... Judge Sims

- Episode #1.12150 (2013) ... Judge Sims

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2013 The Good Mother (TV Movie) Dr. Cullen

2013 Futurestates (TV Series) Will

- Return to Elektra Springs (2013) ... Will

2013 Shotgun Wedding Philip 'Flip' Milton

2013 Second Chances (TV Movie) Dr. Coleman

2012 The Avengers Senator Boynton

2012 CSI: Miami (TV Series) Dan Toring

- Last Straw (2012) ... Dan Toring

2011 The Big Bris (Short) Morty

2011 The Good Wife (TV Series) Walter Kermani

- Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2011) ... Walter Kermani

- Get a Room (2011) ... Walter Kermani

2011 Harry's Law (TV Series) Leland Parks

- In the Ghetto (2011) ... Leland Parks

2011 Love's Resounding Courage (TV Movie) Mr. Harris

2010 The Purple Hat (Short) The Man

2010 In Plain Sight (TV Series) Josh Becker

- WitSec Stepmother (2010) ... Josh Becker

2010 Southland (TV Series) Doctor

- Butch & Sundance (2010) ... Doctor

2001-2009 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (TV Series) Paul Trent / Hank Marlowe

- Better Off Dead (2009) ... Paul Trent

- Face Lift (2001) ... Hank Marlowe

2009 Love at First Hiccup Christian

2009 Weak Species (Short) George's Dad

2009/I Wake Mr. Williams

2008 Extreme Movie Jessica's Dad

2008 Criminal Minds (TV Series) Mr. Corbett

- Tabula Rasa (2008) ... Mr. Corbett

2008 Half-Life Richard Parker

2004-2007 Las Vegas (TV Series) Cy Lipshitz / Tolliver

- Run, Cooper, Run! (2007) ... Cy Lipshitz

- Blood Is Thicker (2004) ... Tolliver

2007 The Erogenous Zone (Short) Dr. Wheeler

2007 Crossing the Line (Short) Dave

2006 Nip/Tuck (TV Series) Dr. Schwartz

- Willy Ward (2006) ... Dr. Schwartz

2006 Jericho (TV Series) Scott Rennie

- Four Horsemen (2006) ... Scott Rennie

2006 Commander in Chief (TV Series) Paul Vitagliano

- Ties That Bind (2006) ... Paul Vitagliano

2006 Jimmy and Judy Jimmy's Dad

2006 Crossing Jordan (TV Series) Mr. Cartland

- The Elephant in the Room (2006) ... Mr. Cartland

2006 Medium (TV Series) Dr. Gromada

- Doctor's Orders (2006) ... Dr. Gromada

2005 Close to Home (TV Series) Matt Doretzky

- Suburban Prostitution (2005) ... Matt Doretzky

2005 Boston Legal (TV Series) Dr. Adam Carter

- The Black Widow (2005) ... Dr. Adam Carter

2005 Guess Who Workman #1

2004 Jack & Bobby (TV Series) Richard Kramer

- Lost Boys (2004) ... Richard Kramer

2004 A Cinderella Story Mr. Farrell

2004 Without a Trace (TV Series) Charles Huffman

- Risen (2004) ... Charles Huffman

2004 The Sure Hand of God Benny Ballard

2004 The District (TV Series) Congressman Grant Kingsley

- Party Favors (2004) ... Congressman Grant Kingsley

2004 The Practice (TV Series) Atty. Anthony Selig

- Avenging Angels (2004) ... Atty. Anthony Selig

2003 Judging Amy (TV Series) Atty. Waters

- Sex and the Single Mother (2003) ... Atty. Waters

2003 The Lyon's Den (TV Series) Leonard Weaver

- Ex (2003) ... Leonard Weaver

2003 Hack (TV Series) Anthony Lewis Sparks

- A Dangerous Game (2003) ... Anthony Lewis Sparks

2002 Cathedral Ed

2002 Robbery Homicide Division (TV Series) Frank Van Pelt

- 2028 (2002) ... Frank Van Pelt

2002 The Agency (TV Series) Deputy Chief of White House Security Group

- Air Lex (2002) ... Deputy Chief of White House Security Group

2002 Malevolent Dorland, Polygraph Technician (uncredited)

2002 The West Wing (TV Series) Rep. Bud Wachtell, D

- The U.S. Poet Laureate (2002) ... Rep. Bud Wachtell, D

2002 Any Day Now (TV Series) Mr. Greenburg

- Truth Hurts (2002) ... Mr. Greenburg

2001 Strong Medicine (TV Series) Rabbi Yaverbaum

- Zol Zein Gezint (2001) ... Rabbi Yaverbaum

2001 Touched by an Angel (TV Series) Brad

- The Face of God (2001) ... Brad

2001 The Division (TV Series)

- Faces in the Crowd (2001)

2001 Ally McBeal (TV Series) Attorney

- Hats Off to Larry (2001) ... Attorney

2000 Batman Beyond (TV Series) Zacharias

- Speak No Evil (2000) ... Zacharias (voice)

1999-2000 Once and Again (TV Series) Lloyd Lloyd

- Booklovers (2000) ... Lloyd Lloyd

- Sneaky Feelings (2000) ... Lloyd Lloyd

- Thanksgiving (1999) ... Lloyd Lloyd

- The Ex-Files (1999) ... Lloyd Lloyd

2000 Joseph: King of Dreams (Video) Potiphar (voice)

1999 Jingle Bells (TV Movie) Dad (voice)

1999 Snoops (TV Series) Michael Zindler

- The Grinch (1999) ... Michael Zindler

1999 Chicken Soup for the Soul (TV Series)

- Carrie's Gift (1999)

1999 Family Law (TV Series) Richard Hershey

- Holt vs. Holt (1999) ... Richard Hershey

1999 Nash Bridges (TV Series) Mark Hicks / Frankie Dwyer

- Girl Trouble (1999) ... Mark Hicks / Frankie Dwyer

1999 The Learning Curve Mr. Stevens

1999 Judgment Day (Video) Colonel Thomas 'Tom' Keller

1996-1998 Chicago Hope (TV Series) Jerry Kleiman / Peter Morissey

- Sarindipity (1998) ... Jerry Kleiman

- Sweet Surrender (1996) ... Peter Morissey

1998 One True Thing District Attorney

1990-1998 Beverly Hills, 90210 (TV Series) Jim Walsh / Dr. Edwards

- The Wedding: Part 2 (1998) ... Jim Walsh

- Spring Breakdown (1997) ... Jim Walsh

- You Say It's Your Birthday: Part 1 (1996) ... Jim Walsh

- P.S. I Love You: Part 2 (1995) ... Jim Walsh

- P.S. I Love You: Part 1 (1995) ... Jim Walsh

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1997 Dharma & Greg (TV Series) Andy

- Mr. Montgomery Goes to Washington (1997) ... Andy

1996 Intimate Betrayal (TV Movie) Paul

1996 Terminal (TV Movie) Dr. Maxwell

1995 The Marshal (TV Series) Al Kelly

- Time Off for Clever Behavior (1995) ... Al Kelly

1995 Spring Fling! (TV Movie) George

1994 Junior Ned Sneller

1994 Burke's Law (TV Series) Eric Reade

- Who Killed the Fashion King? (1994) ... Eric Reade

1993 Moment of Truth: Why My Daughter? (TV Movie) Sergeant Jack Powell

1992 Leaving Normal Rich

1991 Defending Your Life Jeep Owner

1990 WIOU (TV Series) Bob Lorwin

- Pilot (1990) ... Bob Lorwin

1990 Sisters (TV Movie) Mark

1990 In the Best Interest of the Child (TV Movie) Chilton

1990 Equal Justice (TV Series) Defense Attorney

- Goodbye, Judge Green (1990) ... Defense Attorney

1990 Capital News (TV Series)

- Finished? Not Dunne (1990)

1989 Matlock (TV Series) Brian Davis

- The Con Man (1989) ... Brian Davis

1989 Fat Man and Little Boy Robert Harper

1987-1989 CBS Summer Playhouse (TV Series) David / Max Galpin

- Shivers (1989) ... David

- Sawdust (1987) ... Max Galpin

1989 Thirtysomething (TV Series) Jerry Kravitz

- Politics (1989) ... Jerry Kravitz

1988 The Christmas Wife (TV Movie) Jim Tanner (as Jim Eckhouse)

1988 Annie McGuire (TV Series) Charlie

- The Hold-Up (1988) ... Charlie

1988 Cocktail Tourist

1988 Big Supervisor

1988 Shakedown Steve Rosen

1985-1988 Spenser: For Hire (TV Series) Lt. Cmdr. Carl Westmore / Robert Jordan

- McAllister (1988) ... Lt. Cmdr. Carl Westmore

- Original Sin (1985) ... Robert Jordan

1986-1987 The Equalizer (TV Series) District Attorney / Steve

- Suspicion of Innocence (1987) ... District Attorney

- Dead Drop (1986) ... Steve

1987 Fatal Attraction Man in Japanese Restaurant

1987 84 Charing Cross Road Joey, the Dentist

1986 American Playhouse (TV Series) Steven

- Roanoak: Part I (1986)

- The Rise and Rise of Daniel Rocket (1986) ... Steven

1985 When Nature Calls Bobby ('Raging Bullshit' trailer) (as John Hays)

1985 Blue Heaven Tony Sabella

1983 Trading Places Guard

1983 Will There Really Be a Morning? (TV Movie) Harold Clurman

1982 Another World (TV Series) Costume Clerk

- Episode dated 30 July 1982 (1982) ... Costume Clerk