James Patrick Stuart

James Patrick Stuart
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Portrays:	Doctor Zee
Date of Birth:	June 16, 1968
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Age:	57
Nationality:	USA
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James Patrick Stuart (born June 16, 1968) is an American actor, voice actor, and musician.

Early Life

Born in Encino, California, Stuart comes from a show business family with deep roots in the entertainment industry. His father, Chad Stuart, was one-half of the 1960s British Invasion duo Chad & Jeremy, known for hits including "A Summer Song," "Yesterday's Gone," and "Willow Weep for Me." His mother is Jill Gibson Stuart. Growing up, Stuart spent much of his childhood in Los Angeles recording studios due to his father's musical career. He received his first drum set at age 9 and by age 14 was already recording with his father.

As a aspiring child actor, Stuart attended nighttime tapings of sitcoms such as Happy Days and Mork and Mindy, convincing his parents to support his acting ambitions.

Career

Early Acting Career

Acting under the name Patrick Stuart, the young performer was spotted by a talent agent in a local production of A Christmas Carol. This led to landing the role of Doctor Zee in the short-lived television series Galactica 1980, beginning with the episode "The Super Scouts, Part I." Stuart was 11 years old when he joined the ABC series, becoming a member of the ABC family that would continue throughout his career.

He later changed his professional name from Patrick Stuart to James Patrick Stuart to avoid confusion with Star Trek: The Next Generation actor Patrick Stewart, who portrayed Jean-Luc Picard. After high school, Stuart attended university in San Francisco.

Film and Television Work

Stuart's film credits include a memorable role as a bellhop in Pretty Woman (1990) with Julia Roberts, and significant roles in the Civil War films Gettysburg (1993) and Gods and Generals (2003), where he portrayed Colonel/General Edward Porter Alexander. Other film work includes It's Complicated (2009).

Stuart has appeared in numerous television series throughout his career, including memorable guest roles in Seinfeld (as Brett, Elaine's boyfriend with an affinity for the song "Desperado"), and Frasier (as Gee, a French ski instructor in the iconic "Ski Lodge" episode). His television credits span diverse programs including CSI, CSI: Miami, Judging Amy, The Closer, The Mentalist, 90210, Two Broke Girls, How to Get Away with Murder, Bones, Castle, Medium, Still Standing, and Ghost Whisperer.

Stuart had a recurring role as the villain Dick Roman on The CW's Supernatural (2011-2012). The character was described as "a very canny, charming, well-connected new adversary" sought out by the demon Crowley to join forces and pursue common interests. From 2022 to 2024, he starred as the lead character Vic Madden/Kraniac on the Disney Channel series The Villains of Valley View.

Soap Opera Work

Stuart's first daytime television role came in 1989 when he was cast as the villainous Will Cortlandt on All My Children, a role he played until 1992. His performance earned him a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Younger Actor in 1992.

In July 2016, Stuart returned to daytime television when he joined the cast of General Hospital as Valentin Cassadine. Originally intended as a short-term role to kill off fan-favorite Nicholas Cassadine before being arrested, Stuart's portrayal proved so popular that the character was expanded into a long-term role.

Stuart has earned three consecutive Daytime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his work as Valentin Cassadine in 2020, 2021, and 2022. Stuart maintains recurring status on the show rather than being under contract, which allows him flexibility to pursue other projects.

In mid-2024, Stuart and his wife relocated to Portland, Oregon. His character was written into a storyline that sent Valentin to Steinmauer Prison on March 24, 2025, with Stuart's final words being "Till next time," leaving the door open for future returns. Stuart has expressed openness to returning to the role in the future, stating the exit "was no skin off my teeth" given his recurring status.

As of 2024-2025, Stuart continues to appear on General Hospital in recurring capacity, with his character departing and returning at various points in the storyline.

Voice Acting

Stuart has maintained an extensive voice acting career spanning animation and video games. His voice work includes performances in Duck Dodgers, the film Cars, and the Disney Channel series Phineas and Ferb. He is particularly known for voicing Private in Nickelodeon's The Penguins of Madagascar animated series.

His animation credits include American Dad!, Wolverine and the X-Men, Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated, Winx Club, Monsters vs Aliens, The Powerpuff Girls, Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures, Lego Star Wars: All-Stars, Spirits Riding Free: Pony Tales, Vlogs From the Bog, Amphibia, and Blaze and the Monster Machines.

Video game credits include Kingdom Hearts II, Kingdom Hearts III, Call of Duty 2: Big Red One, Call of Duty: Ghosts, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, and Disney Magic Kingdoms.

Musical Career

Following in his father's footsteps, Stuart has pursued a music career alongside his acting work. In 2019, he released his debut album, The Apple Tree, as a tribute to his father Chad Stuart. The album featured Jeremy Clyde, his father's partner in Chad & Jeremy, performing a cappella versions of the duo's songs "Rest In Peace" and "You Are She." The 12-song album was released on October 1, 2019, and also included a track titled "Lullaby with My Father."

In July 2021, Stuart released his second album, Clean Slate, which featured more personal selections and a dedication to his General Hospital co-star Scarlett Fernandez, who played his on-screen daughter Charlotte. The album included his father's final song and featured a departure from the string-heavy sound of his first album, incorporating more brass instrumentation including saxophone, trumpet, and trombone.

Stuart has performed original music at the annual Nurses Ball on General Hospital on multiple occasions. He has also participated in numerous fan events and concert performances with his General Hospital co-star Wally Kurth, performing a mixture of original songs and Chad & Jeremy classics. Stuart has noted that his voice is very similar to his father's, particularly when performing Chad & Jeremy material.

Stuart's music is inspired by irony, love, and life experience, and he credits his 20-year marriage to his wife for much of his songwriting inspiration, stating, "she makes every moment a melody." He approaches acting dialogue with a musician's sensibility, describing his process: "You start to pick up the melody. If you go over it a few times and you go over the scene, you start to see where the story goes. The actual order of the words comes last."

Personal Life

Stuart has been married to Jocelyn Jane Stilwell since September 9, 2000. The couple has two sons: Graham Parker Stuart (born May 18, 2002) and Colin. The family resides in Los Angeles, California.

Stuart's father, Chad Stuart, passed away on December 20, 2020, at the age of 79 from pneumonia following complications from a fall. Stuart honored his father on social media with a heartfelt poem: "Higgledy piggledy hi-de-ho... Miss you, kiss you, daddy-o... Wish you'd stuck around a bit, but you were sick and had to split. Just know that I could not be sad when I'm this grateful you were my dad."

Notes

• Stuart is unrelated to the Star Trek: The Next Generation actor Patrick Stewart, who portrayed Jean-Luc Picard in the series and subsequent theatrical movies. Stuart changed his stage name from Patrick Stuart to James Patrick Stuart specifically to avoid confusion with the Star Trek actor.

References

External Links

• James Patrick Stuart at the Internet Movie Database

• Official Website