James Horan is an American character actor.
History
Horan has appeared in many television programs and films. He has starred in several soap operas, including Guiding Light as Detective Kirk Winters in 1980–1981, Another World as Denny Hobson (1981–1982), General Hospital as Brett Madison (1985–1987), and All My Children as Creed Kelly (1988–1989). In 1982, Horan subbed for Larkin Malloy who had been injured in a car accident, playing Sky Whitney on The Edge of Night while Malloy recuperated. Years later, Horan originated the role of Clay Alden on Loving, playing that part from 1989 to 1991. When the role was recast several years later, Malloy assumed the role.
Horan also appeared in four of the Star Trek spin-off series. He appeared twice in Star Trek: The Next Generation in 1993, first in the episode "Suspicions", and later in the episode "Descent, Part II". In 1997, he appeared on Star Trek: Voyager in the episode "Fair Trade" and on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine n the episodes "In Purgatory's Shadow" and "By Inferno's Light". Horan had a recurring role in the first two seasons of Star Trek: Enterprise as the enigmatic figure whom fans called "Future Guy".
Horan's television guest appearances include roles on Werewolf, Remington Steele, Zorro, Melrose Place, Lost and Highlander: The Series. He appeared on a season 6 episode of 24.
In addition to his television and film work, Horan has provided voices for several video games, including several Star Trek and Star Wars games. He also provided the voice for the antagonist Skull Face in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. In 2012, he appeared as the sheriff in commercials for 5-hour Energy.
Filmography Film Year Title RoleNotes2008Dying God Sean Fallon 2008ImmigrantsAdditional characters (voice)English dub2011Night of the Living Carrots Dr. Cockroach (voice)Short2013Transformers Prime Beast Hunters: Predacons Rising Wheeljack (voice)Television film2014Monster High: Frights, Camera, Action!Lord Stoker (voice)Television film An Old Man's Gold – Monte Chattanooga Choo Choo – Mason Flags of Our Fathers – NYC Reporter Scanner Cop – Melvin Sunset Bar – Victor The Visitation – Tall Man
Television Year Title RoleNotes1993 Star Trek: The Next Generation Dr. Jo'Bril & Lieutenant Barnaby 2 episodes Suspicions, Descent1994 Baywatch John Mathers Episode: "The Falcon Manifesto"1996 Walker, Texas Ranger Kyle Ganz Episode: "Miracle at Middle Creek"1997 Star Trek: Voyager Tosin Episode: "Fair Trade"1997 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Ikat'ika 2 episodes1999–2000Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles Corporal Richard 'Doc' LeCroix13 episodes1999 V.I.P. Smith Episode: "Raging Val"1999 Godzilla: The SeriesProfessor Kasam (voice) Episode: "Protector"2001–2003 Star Trek: Enterprise Humanoid Figure 6 Episodes2003The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy Narrator, Cowboy, Show Host (voice) Episode: "The Crawling Niceness/Smarten Up!/The Grim Show"Spider-Man: The New Animated Series Henchmen (voice) Episode: "Sword of Shikata"2004 Charmed Crill Episode: "Crimes & Witch Demeanors"2005What's New, Scooby-Doo?Dr. Fleg, Bandit (voice) Episode: "Go West, Young Scoob" Lost Wayne Episode: "What Kate Did"2007 24 General Walsh Episode: "Day 6: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m."2010Generator Rex Dr. Fell, Fortier (voice) Episode "Promises, Promises"2011–2013Transformers: Prime Wheeljack, Insecticon #1 (voice)17 episodes2011Sym-Bionic Titan Hobbs (voice) Episode: "Escape from Galaluna"2016Turbo FastSheriff McGillicuddy, Worker Snail #2, Hamster (voice)2 episodesLastmanAdditional voicesEpisode: "Restez avec nous sur PaxNews" 2019 Love, Death & Robots Major Reyner (voice) Episode: "Shape-Shifters"
All My Children – Creed Kelly Another World – Denny Hobson Criminal Minds – Mark Davis (Episode: "No Way Out") Dynasty – Maxwell Allen (Episode: "The Secret") General Hospital – Brett Madison Guiding Light – Detective Kirk Winters Highlander: The Series – Grayson (Episode: "Band of Brothers") Hunter – Savarino Melrose Place – Kimberly's Attorney (Episode: "Blind Ambition") Romance Theatre – Jake Jordan Loving – Clay Alden #1 Remington Steele – Jeff (Episode: "Red Holt Steele") The Commish – Hector Bolchek (Episode: "Sleep of the Just") The Dukes of Hazzard – Garrett (Episode: "Farewell, Hazzard") The Edge of Night – Schuyler "Sky" Whitney The Young and the Restless – Mystery Man Werewolf – Ray (Episode: "Blood Ties") Zorro – Don Gilberto Risendo
Video games Year Title Voice role Notes2000Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn Lord Logan Coprith, Grand Dule Belt, Kayl, Male voice 1Freedom: First Resistance Crazy Larry, Zombie 1, Paul PK, Doug ZombieTimeline Star Trek: Klingon Academy Academy Marine Commander, Starbase 4, Wingman 2, additional voices2001The Mummy Returns Rick O'ConnellStar Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds Boss GalloTom Clancy's Ghost Recon Additional voices2002La Pucelle Tactics Noire, HermesNew Legends Talos, DS #2, KuunThe Sum of All Fears Summoner 2 Tabarmo, Mas Raldo, Medevan KnightRed Faction II Male 3Star Trek: Starfleet Command III Additional voicesThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Gimli, Boromir, Bill Ferny2003Freelancer Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits DarkhamLionheart Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Rickard Lusoff, Gerlon Two FingersLionheart: Legacy of the Crusader Jet Li: Rise to Honor SOCOM II U.S. Navy SEALs Euro MercRatchet & Clank: Going Commando Slim Cognito, additional voicesThe Hobbit SmaugBattlestar Galactica Older Adama2004Gungrave: Overdose Denito Creale Corsione, Guido BoltoniEnglish DubOnimusha Blade Warriors Jubei YagyuEnglish DubThe Punisher Larry, Iron Man, Crack DealerVan HelsingVillagerShellshock: Nam '67 Red Horn, US Soldiers, Pilots and Prisoners #9Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal Slim CognitoEverQuest II Banker Vertbridge, Scribe Papilius Ahala Defender Branos, additional voicesStar Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords Coorta Thug, Mercenary Commander, Royalist Corporal2005Samurai Western Gunman 2, Jean-Jacques WilsonEnglish DubAdvent Rising Admiral TornKiller7 Jean DePaulEnglish DubSOCOM 3 U.S. Navy SEALs SKYTOPAge of Empires III Major Ryan CooperSOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs: Fireteam Bravo SKYTOP The Matrix: Path of Neo Agent White, additional voicesNeopets: The Darkest Faerie Seradar Yakuza Lau Ka LongEnglish DubKingdom Hearts II ScarEnglish Dub2006Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror SingularityCredited as Jame Horan Avatar: The Last Airbender Additional voicesMarvel: Ultimate Alliance Doctor Strange, Ultron, Byrrah The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II: The Rise of the Witch-king Black NumenoreansMicrosoft Flight Simulator X Additional voices2007Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix ScarEnglish dubAvatar: The Last Airbender – The Burning Earth Long FengClive Barker's JerichoFather Paul RawlingsUniverse at War: Earth Assault Lord CharosThe Golden Compass Lee Scoresby, Dr. Lanselius, BearNo More Heroes Harvey Moiseiwitsch VolodarskiiEnglish dub2008Destroy All Humans! Path of the Furon Saxon2009Monsters vs. Aliens Dr. Cockroach Ph.D.Batman: Arkham Asylum Jack Ryder, Henchman, Masked OrderlyUncharted 2: Among Thieves Serbian SoldiersJames Cameron's Avatar: The Game RDA The Saboteur Eckhardt, HicksWarhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IIAvitus / Gutrencha / Warp Spider Exarchs2010Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Chaos Rising Avitus, Devastator Marine, Warpspider, Chaos DreadnoughtCommand & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight GDI AdvisorFallout: New Vegas The King2011Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Retribution Chaos Dreadnought, Warp Spider Exarch, Ork Nob F.E.A.R. 3 Additional voicesAce Combat: Assault Horizon President HamiltonEnglish DubBatman: Arkham CityJack Ryder, Inmates, ThugsJurassic Park: The Game Barney, Dr. Sorkin's Assistant2012Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Additional voicesDiablo III ItherealGuild Wars 2Additional voices2013Infinity Blade III Additional voicesSkylanders: Swap Force CluckLego Marvel Super Heroes Doctor StrangeBatman: Arkham Origins Jack RyderUncreditedLightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Additional voices2014HearthstoneGul'danMetal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes Skull FaceSmiteAbyssal KnightDiablo III: Reaper of Souls ItherealCivilization: Beyond EarthADVISR2015Lego Jurassic WorldDiggerBatman: Arkham Knight Jack RyderMetal Gear Solid V: The Phantom PainSkull FaceSkylanders: SuperChargersCluck2016World of Warcraft: Legion2018Red Dead Redemption 2Additional voices2020Star Trek OnlineNoye / Humanoid FigureFinal Fantasy VII RemakePresident ShinraEnglish dubMeet the English voice cast for FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE2022Disney Dreamlight ValleyScar2024Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice LeagueJack RyderBatman: Arkham Shadow
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon – President Hamilton Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn – Lord Logan Coprith, Grand Dule Belt, Kayl F.E.A.R. 3 – Additional voices Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning – Additional voices
References
External links Official website