James Purcell, a renowned figure in the entertainment industry, first took his first breath in the charming town of Steeltown, Pennsylvania, USA. His impressive body of work has left an indelible mark on the world of television, with standout roles in the action-packed series Counterstrike, which premiered in 1990, the science fiction phenomenon Stargate SG-1, which debuted in 1997, and the dark fantasy drama Supernatural, which captivated audiences in 2005.
Personal Details
Biography
Career
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2018

Level 16 as Mr. Denison
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2012

Bloodwork as Taylor
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2009

Air Emergency as Finn Heimdal
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2008

The Summit as Inspector Brimlow
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2006

Totally Awesome as Kimberly's Dad
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Absolute Zero as Senator Montet
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2005

Family Sins as Gino Petrocelli
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Supernatural as James Ellicott
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2004

Stargate SG-1 as Dr. Hershfield
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2003

Devil Winds as Lou
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2001

RoboCop: Prime Directives as Motor City Mangler
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2000

The Golden Spiders: A Nero Wolfe Mystery as Walter Neary
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La Femme Nikita as Carlos Bonaventure
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1998

The Long Way Home as Marco
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1997

Let Me Call You Sweetheart as Jimmy Weeks
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On the 2nd Day of Christmas as Bill
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Earth: Final Conflict as Steve Burton
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1996

Sabotage as Mr. Putley
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Undue Influence as Detective Jimmy Lama
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1995

No Contest as Captain Henricks
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1994

To Save the Children as Cal Fredericks
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Harlequin: Another Woman as Dooley
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Due South as William Porter
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1991

The Hitman as Sal
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White Light as Bill Dockerty
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Counterstrike as Hector Stone
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1990

Playroom as Paul
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Gypsy Angels as Frank
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1989

Tour of Duty as Jim Doyle
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1988

Betrayal of Silence as Eastman
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Glitz as Jackie Garbo
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Bad Dreams as Paramedic
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1987

Death Wish 4: The Crackdown as Vince Montono
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1986

Where Are the Children? as Robin Legler
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1984
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1981

Delusion as Detective
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1980
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1978

To Kill a Cop as Detective Lt.