James Waterston

Acting • 1969-01-17 • New York City, New York

James Waterston (born January 17, 1969) is an American actor. His first role was playing Gerard Pitts in the 1989 film Dead Poets Society, and he has subsequently worked mostly in television.

Known For

8.3

Dead Poets Society

1989

7.4

Red Oaks

2014

6.9

La Cocina

2024

6.5

Dear Dumb Diary

2013

9.0

Christy: Return to Cutter Gap

2000

5.7

Human Capital

2020

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Filmography

2024
La CocinaFilm
Mark
★ 6.9
2021
HalstonTV
Mike • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
2020
Human CapitalFilm
Andy
★ 5.7
2019
Modern LoveTV
Chris • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
2017
The DeuceTV
★ 7.6
2015
BlindspotTV
Calvin Meeks • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
2015
OM CITYTV
Guy • 1 episodes
★ 10.0
2015
And It Was GoodFilm
Bridegroom
2014
Red OaksTV
Dr. Dale Blum • 5 episodes
★ 7.4
2014
Dead Poets in NYCFilm
Self
2013
The BlacklistTV
Dale Rayburn • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
2013
Dear Dumb DiaryFilm
Assistant Principal Devon
★ 6.5
2012
Chicago FireTV
Rich Corbin • 1 episodes
★ 8.4
2012
666 Park AvenueTV
John Barlow • 1 episodes
★ 6.1
2011
UnforgettableTV
Ian Smith • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
2009
The Good WifeTV
Jason Rucker • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
2004
Wedding DazeFilm
Lyle Mills
★ 4.9
2002
Live from BaghdadFilm
Eric
★ 6.7
2001
Law & Order: Criminal IntentTV
Paul Walters • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
2001
Six Feet UnderTV
Kyle • 1 episodes
★ 8.1
2001
Christy: Choices of the HeartTV
Rev. David Grantland • 2 episodes
★ 7.0
2000
Christy: Return to Cutter GapFilm
Rev. David Grantland
★ 9.0
1999
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitTV
Mr. Harvey • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1999
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitTV
Luke Bolton • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1994
ERTV
Mr. Barney • 1 episodes
★ 7.8
1990
Law & OrderTV
Dr. Shimo • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
1989
Dead Poets SocietyFilm
Gerard Pitts
★ 8.3
1989
Poison CandyFilm
Richard
★ 5.6
1982
American PlayhouseTV
Peter Oppenheimer • 1 episodes
★ 6.6
1980
OppenheimerTV
Peter Oppenheimer • 1 episodes
★ 6.7