Bryton James Biography: Wife, Age, Kids, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows

Bryton Eric McClure, professionally known as Bryton James, is an American actor, voice actor, singer, and producer.

He began performing as a child, playing Richie Crawford on Family Matters before becoming widely recognized as Devon Hamilton on The Young and the Restless.

He has also voiced characters in animated productions and video games.

Bryton James
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Real Name:	Bryton Eric McClure
Stage Name:	Bryton James
Born:	August 17, 1986 (age 40 years old)
Place of Birth:	Lakewood, California, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	African-American
Height:	175 cm (5 feet 9 inches)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Eric McClure, Bette McClure
Spouse:	Ashley Leisinger (m. 2011–2014), Jahaira Myers (m. 2025-2026)
Occupation:	Actor, Voice Actor, Singer, Producer
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early life and education

Bryton James was born on August 17, 1986, in Lakewood, California, to Eric McClure and Bette McClure. His ethnicity is African-American. He grew up as an only child and was raised in Fullerton, California.

His religion is Christianity. His father was a musician, songwriter, and music producer, which exposed him to entertainment from an early age. He later attended Saddleback College.

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Career

Bryton James began working in entertainment as a child, appearing in commercials before landing the role of Richie Crawford on Family Matters. He appeared in more than 200 episodes during the series’ run. In 2004, he joined The Young and the Restless as Devon Hamilton, a role he continues to play.

His voice work includes Young Justice, Star Wars Rebels, Hero Factory, Glitch Techs, Pacific Rim: The Black, and Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi. He has also pursued music, performing alongside Michael Jackson at the 2001 United We Stand benefit event.

Awards and nominations

• Michael Landon Award for Outstanding Contribution to Youth Through Television: Winner, 1998
• Daytime Emmy Award — Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series: The Young and the Restless — Winner, 2007
• NAACP Image Award — Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series: The Young and the Restless — Winner, 2009
• Daytime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: The Young and the Restless — Winner, 2020
• Daytime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: The Young and the Restless — Nominated, 2024

Social media

• Instagram: @BrytonEJames
• X: @BrytonEJames

Personal life

Bryton James, 40 years old, is currently single and unmarried. He was previously married to Ashley Leisinger from 2011 to 2014 and later married Jahaira Myers in March 2025; their divorce was finalized in March 2026.

There are no details about his past relationships beyond his publicly documented relationships. He has no children. He has also remained active in charitable work and youth-related causes. His height is 175 cm (5 feet 9 inches).

Net worth

Bryton James has an estimated net worth of $2 million USD. His income primarily comes from his long-running acting and voice-acting career, particularly his work on The Young and the Restless and Family Matters.

Additional earnings have come from music, animation, voice-over projects, producing, television appearances, and other entertainment work.

Filmography

• Family Matters
• The Young and the Restless
• The Vampire Diaries
• Young Justice
• The Intruders

Discography

• Ooh, the Way I Feel About You
• What More Can I Give
• 20 Top Hits: Winter Extra 2000

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