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Date of Birth:

7 February 1960, Boston, Massachusetts, USA more

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Mini Biography:

Son of teachers Todd and Jean Spader. Attended Phillips Academy in Andover... more

Trivia:

First performer to win Leading Drama Actor Emmys for portraying the same... more

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Down 13% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 5 wins & 16 nominations more

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(138 articles)

Interview – Stargate Universe's David Blue
(From TVovermind.com. 5 November 2009, 3:49 PM, PST)
Stargate – 15th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray review (4.5/5)
(From Movie Jungle. 29 October 2009, 6:49 AM, PDT)

Alternate Names:

Jimmy Spader

US TV Schedule:

#3.15

Filmography

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			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Shorts (2009)	Mr. Black	2009	-	4.7 (797)
	AKAs: Shorts: The Adventures of the Wishing Rock (USA: long title)
2.	"Boston Legal" (2004)	Alan Shore (101 episodes, 2004-2008)	2008	-	8.6 (2,225)
	101 TV episodes: "Boston Legal: Last Call (#5.13)" Alan Shore "Boston Legal: Made in China (#5.12)" Alan Shore "Boston Legal: Juiced (#5.11)" Alan Shore "Boston Legal: Thanksgiving (#5.10)" Alan Shore "Boston Legal: Kill, Baby, Kill! (#5.9)" Alan Shore 96 episodes not shown.
3.	Shadow of Fear (2004)	William Ashbury	2004	-	5.0 (726)

4.	"The Practice" (1997)	Alan Shore (22 episodes, 2003-2004)	2004	-	7.7 (1,709)
	22 TV episodes: "The Practice: Adjourned (a.k.a. Cheers) (#8.22)" Alan Shore "The Practice: New Hoods on the Block (#8.21)" Alan Shore "The Practice: Comings and Goings (#8.20)" Alan Shore "The Practice: The Firm (#8.19)" Alan Shore "The Practice: The Case Against Alan Shore (#8.18)" Alan Shore 17 episodes not shown.
5.	Alien Hunter (2003)	Julian Rome	2003	-	5.1 (1,808)

6.	The Pentagon Papers (2003) (TV)	Daniel Ellsberg	2003	-	6.6 (773)

7.	I Witness (2003)	Douglas Draper	2003	-	5.8 (740)
	AKAs: Nur tote Zeugen schweigen - I Witness (Germany: DVD title)
8.	Secretary (2002)	Mr. Grey	2002	-	7.1 (27,016)

9.	The Stickup (2001)	John Parker	2001	-	6.4 (795)

10.	Speaking of Sex (2001)	Dr. Roger Klink	2001	-	5.8 (1,142)

11.	Slow Burn (2000)	Marcus	2000	-	5.0 (347)

12.	The Watcher (2000/I)	Joel Campbell	2000	-	5.2 (12,121)

13.	Supernova (2000/I)	Nick Vanzant	2000	-	4.2 (7,625)

14.	Curtain Call (1999)	Stevenson Lowe	1999	-	5.3 (532)

15.	"Seinfeld" (1990)	Jason 'Stanky' Hanky (1 episode, 1997)	1997	-	9.4 (33,987)
	1 TV episode: "Seinfeld: The Apology (#9.9)" Jason 'Stanky' Hanky
16.	Critical Care (1997)	Dr. Werner Ernst	1997	-	6.0 (835)

17.	Driftwood (1997)	The Man	1997	-	5.5 (268)

18.	Keys to Tulsa (1997)	Ronnie Stover	1997	-	5.0 (958)

19.	2 Days in the Valley (1996)	Lee Woods	1996	$11.9M	6.4 (9,498)

20.	Crash (1996)	James Ballard	1996	$22M	6.1 (19,254)

21.	Stargate (1994)	Dr. Daniel Jackson	1994	$197M	6.7 (42,847)
	AKAs: Stargate, la porte des étoiles (France)
22.	"Frasier" (1993)	Steven (1 episode, 1994)	1994	-	8.5 (11,668)
	1 TV episode: "Frasier: Slow Tango in South Seattle (#2.1)" (voice) Steven
23.	Wolf (1994)	Stewart Swinton	1994	$131M	6.0 (18,132)

24.	Dream Lover (1993)	Ray Reardon	1993	-	5.9 (1,319)

25.	The Music of Chance (1993)	Jack Pozzi	1993	-	6.9 (1,154)

26.	Bob Roberts (1992)	Chuck Marlin	1992	-	6.9 (7,534)

27.	Storyville (1992)	Cray Fowler	1992	-	5.6 (581)

28.	True Colors (1991)	Tim Gerrity	1991	-	6.1 (2,210)

29.	White Palace (1990)	Max Baron	1990	-	6.3 (2,861)

30.	Bad Influence (1990)	Michael Boll	1990	-	6.0 (2,856)

31.	The Rachel Papers (1989)	Deforest	1989	-	5.9 (951)

32.	Sex, Lies, and Videotape (1989)	Graham Dalton	1989	-	7.1 (16,789)
	AKAs: Sex, Lies... (USA: short title)
33.	Jack's Back (1988)	John/Rick Westford	1988	-	5.8 (764)

34.	Greasy Lake (1988) (V)	Digby	1988	-	7.4 (15)

35.	Wall Street (1987)	Roger Barnes	1987	-	7.3 (29,801)

36.	Less Than Zero (1987)	Rip	1987	-	5.9 (6,051)

37.	Baby Boom (1987)	Ken Arrenberg	1987	-	5.7 (4,479)

38.	Mannequin (1987)	Mr. Richards	1987	-	4.9 (8,429)

39.	Pretty in Pink (1986)	Steff	1986	-	6.4 (15,298)

40.	Starcrossed (1985) (TV)	Joey Callaghan	1985	-	5.3 (181)

41.	The New Kids (1985)	Eddie Dutra	1985	-	5.4 (601)
	AKAs: Striking Back (Philippines: English title) (UK: video title)
42.	Tuff Turf (1985)	Morgan Hiller	1985	-	5.5 (1,034)

43.	Family Secrets (1984) (TV)	Lowell Everall	1984	-	6.6 (37)

44.	"The Family Tree" (1983)	Jake Nichols (unknown episodes, 1983)	1983	-	6.7 (10)

45.	A Killer in the Family (1983) (TV)	Donny Tison	1983	-	7.0 (175)

46.	Diner (1983) (TV)	Fenwick	1983	-	7.1 (92)

47.	Cocaine: One Man's Seduction (1983) (TV)	Buddy Gant	1983	-	6.7 (81)

48.	Endless Love (1981)	(as Jimmy Spader) Keith Butterfield	1981	-	4.0 (2,505)

49.	Team-Mates (1978)	Jimmy	1978	-	6.0 (21)
	AKAs: Young Gangs of Wildwood High (USA: reissue title) Youth Gangs (USA: reissue title)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" (2005)	Himself (2 episodes, 2009)	2009	-	7.0 (14)
	2 TV episodes: "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: (#6.17)" Himself "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: (2009-07-30)" Himself
2.	"The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien" (2009)	Himself (1 episode, 2009)	2009	-	-
	1 TV episode: "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: (#1.33)" Himself
3.	"Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" (2003)	Himself (4 episodes, 2004-2008)	2008	-	7.9 (14)
	AKAs: The Ellen Show (Australia) 4 TV episodes: "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show: (2008-12-08)" Himself "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show: (2006-10-17)" Himself "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show: (2006-03-06)" Himself "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show: (2004-10-28)" Himself
4.	The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards (2008) (TV)	Himself	2008	-	5.6 (70)

5.	"Late Night with Conan O'Brien" (1993)	Himself (5 episodes, 2004-2007)	2007	-	8.7 (759)
	AKAs: Late Night with Conan O'Brien (Australia) 5 TV episodes: "Late Night with Conan O'Brien: (2007-11-05)" Himself "Late Night with Conan O'Brien: (2006-11-21)" Himself "Late Night with Conan O'Brien: (2005-05-13)" Himself "Late Night with Conan O'Brien: (2004-09-30)" Himself "Late Night with Conan O'Brien: (2004-02-19)" Himself
6.	"The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992)	Himself (2 episodes, 2004-2007)	2007	-	6.8 (472)
	AKAs: Jay Leno (Australia) 2 TV episodes: "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: (2007-10-15)" Himself "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: (2004-10-09)" Himself
7.	The 59th Primetime Emmy Awards (2007) (TV)	Himself	2007	-	5.4 (89)

8.	"The View" (1997)	Himself (3 episodes, 2004-2006)	2006	-	2.9 (2,051)
	3 TV episodes: "The View: (2006-11-21)" Himself "The View: (2005-09-27)" Himself "The View: (2004-09-30)" Himself
9.	"Discovery Atlas" (2006)	Narrator (1 episode, 2006)	2006	-	9.1 (54)
	1 TV episode: "Discovery Atlas: China Revealed (#1.1)" (voice) Narrator
10.	"Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" (1989)	Himself (4 episodes, 2005-2006)	2006	-	4.6 (456)
	AKAs: Live with Regis (USA: new title) Live with Regis & Kelly (USA: new title) 4 TV episodes: "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee: (2006-05-16)" Himself "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee: (2005-11-03)" Himself "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee: (2005-05-30)" Himself "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee: (2005-02-16)" Himself
11.	The 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2005) (TV)	Himself - Winner: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series/Presenter: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series	2005	-	4.6 (86)

12.	The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (2005) (TV)	Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Television Series [Drama]	2005	-	5.7 (317)

13.	The 56th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2004) (TV)	Himself - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series	2004	-	5.1 (116)

14.	2004 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards (2004) (TV)	Himself	2004	-	-

15.	"Last Call with Carson Daly" (2002)	Himself (1 episode, 2004)	2004	-	2.0 (213)
	1 TV episode: "Last Call with Carson Daly: (2004-02-25)" Himself
16.	"The Daily Show" (1996)	Himself (1 episode, 2003)	2003	-	9.0 (24)
	AKAs: A Daily Show with Jon Stewart (USA: new title) Jon Stewart (Australia) The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (USA: new title) The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Global Edition (International: English title: cut version) 1 TV episode: "The Daily Show: (2003-11-19)" Himself
17.	"Cinema tres" (1984)	Himself (1 episode, 1996)	1996	-	6.0 (27)
	AKAs: Informatiu cinema (Spain: Catalan title) 1 TV episode: "Cinema tres: (1996-11-01)" Himself


1.	"Cinema tres"
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 31 March 2007 (2007) James Ballard
2.	"Sexes"
	1 TV episode: Per darrera (2005) James Ballard
3.	"Cinema mil"
	1 TV episode: Episode #1.1 (2005) Graham
4.	"Retrosexual: The 80's" (2004)

5.	"Celebrities Uncensored"
	1 TV episode: Episode #1.8 (2003) Himself
6.	The Making of 'Stargate' (2003) (V)	Himself

Additional Details

Other Works:

Read the audio version of Dean Koontz's "Strange Highways" more

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5 Interviews | 6 Articles | 3 Pictorials | 3 Magazine Cover Photos more

Genres:

Drama | Crime | Comedy | Thriller more

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Independent Film | Character Name In Title | Based On Novel | Female Nudity more

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