James was born in Roseville, California on January 22nd, 1984. James started out as just a regular boy whose mother is Deborah Matchem and his father Jon Granville. James also has an older sister Actress Janea Granville. He grew up with only his mother and sister. He played sports such as basketball, soccer, and football. James played football from elementary school all the way throughout high school. At the age of 15 James went to an acting school called "John Robert Powers". After leaving them James continued his career in acting on his own. James landed his first movie called "A Stranger Within" as only an extra. Soon after that James had a lead role in the hit movie " Killer Campout" with his sister Janea Granville and Jillian Swanson. James is now doing well for himself, starring on such TV shows as Brotherhood and That's So Raven. Also with movies as 27 Dresses, The Great Debaters, and Tinker Bell with Brittany Murphy. James is now living in the New England area with his daughter Chloe Ann Granville who is going to be four years old as of October third 2007. Show less «