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Born in Greenville, California
August 20, 1962
Marsters was born in Greenville, California, the son of a former minister and social worker.[1] He grew up with his brother and sister in Modesto, California.
Envolved with Liane Davidson
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1997
In 1987, James and girlfriend [Liane Davidson] made the move to Chicago, where they joined in the city's noted theater community, working in productions at the [Goodman Theater] and the Balliwick Repertory, later co-founding (with Greg Musick) the Genesis Theater Company. Around that time, James and Liane got married.
In 1990, the couple left Chicago for Seattle, where they founded (with Musick) the New Mercury Theatre (named after Orson Well's company).
In 1992, James got his first acting job on TV — on Northern Exposure, a show that was shot near Seattle.
In 1996, James — tired of being poor, almost having a break down and with a new-born son (Sullivan) — decided to return to California, and try a career on television. He went first to Los Angeles, while Liane was busy on tour, directing The Right to Dream. Plans didn't go as planned, however, and the couple got divorced in 1997.
The Tempest at the Goodman Theatre
April 27, 1987 - May 28, 1987
Marsters moved to Chicago where his first professional acting role was Ferdinand in The Tempest at the Goodman Theatre in 1987. In this production, he was rolled onto the stage strapped naked to a wheel.
Northern Exposure
May 4, 1992
In 1992, Marsters got his first acting job on TV—on Northern Exposure, a show that was shot near Seattle, in which he appeared for two episodes as a bellboy and a church minister.
Northern Exposure
Feburary 1, 1993
In 1992, Marsters got his first acting job on TV—on Northern Exposure, a show that was shot near Seattle, in which he appeared for two episodes as a bellboy and a church minister.
Son Sullivan born
October 18, 1996
Marsters and his wife, Liane Davidson, recently added a son, Sullivan, to their family
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
September 29, 1997 - May 20, 2003
It was his appearance as Spike on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (first appearing in Season Two) that attracted the attention of the general public. The immediate fan response prevented his character from being killed off, allowing him a presence throughout the series. Spike became a regular in Season Four, and remained so until the show's finale.
Angel
October 19, 1999
After the conclusion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Marsters carried Spike over to the Buffy spinoff show, Angel, also in a regular role (second title billing after David Boreanaz, who played "Angel").
Angel
November 14, 2000
After the conclusion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Marsters carried Spike over to the Buffy spinoff show, Angel, also in a regular role (second title billing after David Boreanaz, who played "Angel").
Mad Brilliant
Feburary 2, 2003
In 2003–2004, Marsters was the lead singer for the rock band Ghost of the Robot. Their debut album Mad Brilliant was released on February 2, 2003. The band played its first gigs in Los Angeles and Paris. They went on to play successful dates in and around Los Angeles and two sold-out tours of Europe in 2003 and 2004. In addition to Mad Brilliant, they released three singles ("Valerie", "David Letterman" and "New Man") and one mid-length EP, It's Nothing. All these releases carried tracks written and co-written by Marsters.
Angel
October 1, 2003 - May 19, 2004
After the conclusion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Marsters carried Spike over to the Buffy spinoff show, Angel, also in a regular role (second title billing after David Boreanaz, who played "Angel").
Shaved hair for charity
April 1, 2004
In April 2004, following the end of Angel, Marsters had Spike's trademark bleached hair shaved off for charity live on television in On Air with Ryan Seacrest
Civilized Man
April 15, 2005
A new solo album Civilized Man[11] was released on April 15, 2005. It includes several new songs as well as the popular "Katie" and "Smile". He has played songs from the album live in Detroit, Houston, Sacramento. Ten of the eleven songs are written by Marsters.
Smallville
September 29, 2005 - May 11, 2006
In late 2005, Marsters appeared on the television series Smallville playing Dr. Milton Fine — the popular Superman villain "Brainiac" — in eight episodes throughout the show's fifth season. He returned to Smallville in a four-episode arc in 2008.
Shakespeare's Macbeth
October 29, 2005
On October 29, 2005, Marsters presented two performances of his own abridged adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth with American actress Cheryl Puente as Lady Macbeth, followed by question and answer sessions with the audience and acoustic concerts in London.
P.S. I Love You
December 21, 2007
Marsters co-starred in the 2007 cinematic release of P.S. I Love You alongside Kathy Bates, Hilary Swank, and Gerard Butler.
Torchwood
January 16, 2008 - April 4, 2008
In 2008, James Marsters guest starred in Torchwood, a spin-off of the popular British sci-fi series Doctor Who. First appearing in the episode "Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang",[7][8] as the nefarious omnisexual time traveller Captain John Hart. He reprises the role in the last two episodes of the second season as the villain. He has also stated that he will return for the third series
Smallville
January 31, 2008 - May 15, 2008
In late 2005, Marsters appeared on the television series Smallville playing Dr. Milton Fine — the popular Superman villain "Brainiac" — in eight episodes throughout the show's fifth season. He returned to Smallville in a four-episode arc in 2008.
