James Chen is a talented American actor renowned for his versatility in television, international film, and theater. His impressive training at the esteemed Yale School of Drama led to him being awarded the prestigious Dexter Wood Luke Memorial Prize upon graduation.
Following his studies, Chen began his professional acting career in Philadelphia theater after attending the University of Pennsylvania. Upon completing his Yale degree, he resumed his career in New York City, quickly gaining experience in Off Broadway theater, television, film, commercials, and audiobooks.
Notably, Chen had a recurring role as CSU forensics Detective Adrian 'Andy' Sung on Law & Order: Special Victims' Unit, opposite Mariska Hargitay, Christopher Meloni, and Ice-T, for two seasons. His other notable television appearances include the CBS police drama Blue Bloods with Donnie Wahlberg and Jennifer Esposito, NCIS: LA with Eric Christian Olsen and Daniela Ruah, and the NBC hit The Blacklist with Diego Klattenhoff and Megan Boone.
In the realm of comedy, Chen has worked with notable actors such as Will Arnett, Peter Serafinowicz, Maulik Pancholy, and Keri Russell in the FOX comedy Running Wilde. He has also been involved in pilots for Comedy Central and Adult Swim, including Evan and Gareth Are Trying to Get Laid and Dumb American Family, co-created by the cult hit Childrens Hospital.
Chen's film credits include international studio films such as Columbia Pictures' The Amazing Spiderman, 20th Century FOX's Mr. Popper's Penguins, Paramount Pictures' Labor Day, and BBC Film's We Need To Talk About Kevin, alongside notable actors Kate Winslet, Jim Carrey, Tilda Swinton, and Denis Leary.
On stage, Chen has worked regionally at the Chautauqua Theater Company, The Guthrie Theater, and the Philadelphia Theater Company.
As an audiobook narrator, Chen has received an AudioFile Earphones Award for his exceptional audio performance in The Last Chinese Chef. Over a dozen of his other titles can be found at Audible.com.
In addition to his acting pursuits, Chen is trained in classical piano, conversational in Mandarin, and has studied martial arts for several years. He splits his time between New York and Los Angeles.
