Paul James ’03

Paul James

Best known for his portrayal of the character Calvin in the ABC Family television series Greek, Paul James received an NAACP nomination for outstanding actor in a comedy series for the role. His other television credits include parts in such shows as Lie to Me, Bones, NCIS: Los Angeles, CSI: Miami, Without a Trace, and Cold Case.

James has also appeared in several films, including Spinning into Butter, The Architect, and Cry Wolf. His theater credits include Moontel Six at the O’Neill Playwrights Conference; West Side Story and Romeo and Juliet, both at Syracuse Stage; and Dutchman and The Adventures of Harlequin at the Hangar Theatre.

James earned a bachelor of fine arts degree at Syracuse University and, while a student, appeared as the title character in the SU Drama Department production Othello and as Horatio in Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead.