James Badge Dale Biography: Siblings, Height, Parents, Age, Net Worth, Child, Wife, TV Series, Movies

 James Badge Dale is a skilled American actor known for his strong performances in movies and TV shows.

He often plays tough characters like soldiers and police officers, shining in films like The Departed, Iron Man 3, and 13 Hours. Born into a family of performers in New York City, James found his love for acting early on.

Profile

• Full Name: James Badgett Dale
• Stage Name: James Badge Dale
• Born: May 1, 1978
• Age: 47 years old
• Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 178 cm
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Grover Dale and Mrs. Anita Morris
• Siblings: None
• Spouse: Emily Wickersham (m. 2024)
• Children: Cassius Wickersham Dale
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $3 million

Early Life

James Badge Dale was born on May 1, 1978, in New York City’s Manhattan borough. He was raised by his parents, Mr. Grover Dale, an actor, dancer, and choreographer, and Mrs. Anita Morris, a Tony-nominated actress and singer.

As their only child, he grew up in a creative home filled with art and performance. His ethnicity is American, and no details are available about his religion. At age 10, he was picked from his fifth-grade class to audition for Lord of the Flies, kicking off his acting journey. Sadly, his mother passed away when he was 15, which shaped his early years. He lived in the vibrant Laurel Canyon area of Los Angeles for a time, soaking in a world of actors and dancers.

Education

James attended Wonderland Avenue Elementary School in Los Angeles. Later, he studied at Manhattanville College in New York, where he played hockey until a leg injury ended his athletic pursuits. No specific degree information is publicly available, but his time at college helped him focus on acting.

Career

James started acting at age 10 with the role of Simon in Lord of the Flies (1990), spending five months filming in Jamaica. After a break to focus on hockey, he returned to acting in 2001 with a role in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

His big break came as Chase Edmunds in 24 (2003–2004), a role he reprised in the video game 24: The Game. He gained praise for playing Robert Leckie in the HBO miniseries The Pacific (2010), produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks.

James also starred as Will Travers in AMC’s Rubicon (2010), a political thriller. His film roles include Trooper Barrigan in The Departed (2006), Eric Savin in Iron Man 3 (2013), Captain Speke in World War Z (2013), and Tyrone “Rone” Woods in 13 Hours (2016).

In 2020, he led the horror film The Empty Man and played Ray Abruzzo in Hightown (2020–2024). Recent projects include King Ivory (2024) and upcoming roles in The Savant (2025). His ability to play intense, emotional characters has made him a standout in Hollywood.

Social Media

• Instagram: @jamesbadgedale

Personal Life

James, 47, married actress Emily Wickersham on September 27, 2024. They have two children: a son, Cassius Wickersham Dale, born in 2021, and another child born in October 2024, whose name is not public. His height is 178 cm. James enjoys outdoor activities, fitness, and travel, which help him stay grounded despite his busy career.

Net Worth

James Badge Dale’s estimated net worth is $3 million. His wealth comes from acting in films like Iron Man 3 and The Departed, TV roles in 24 and Hightown, and stage work. His steady career in both blockbusters and indie projects has built a solid financial foundation.

Filmography

• Lord of the Flies (1990) – Simon
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2002) – Danny Jordan
• 24 (2003–2004) – Chase Edmunds
• The Departed (2006) – Trooper Barrigan
• The Pacific (2010) – Robert Leckie
• Rubicon (2010) – Will Travers
• The Grey (2011) – Luke Lewenden
• Iron Man 3 (2013) – Eric Savin
• World War Z (2013) – Captain Speke
• The Lone Ranger (2013) – Dan Reid
• 13 Hours (2016) – Tyrone “Rone” Woods
• Only the Brave (2017) – Jesse Steed
• The Empty Man (2020) – James Lasombra
• Hightown (2020–2024) – Ray Abruzzo
• King Ivory (2024) – Layne West
• The Savant (2025) – Upcoming miniseries