James Marsters – Voice Actor Profile & Notable Roles

James graduated from Davis High School and attended Juilliard, the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, and the American Conservatory Theatre. After spending ten years doing stage work he finally moved to L.A. to pursue a career in film and television. After appearing in several guest roles he finally got his big break as Spike in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997). Originally, the character was suppose to be killed after a few episodes but Spike became so popular that he was promoted to a regular on the show. After the show ended, he appeared as Spike in the spin-off Angel (1999) and in several movies. James is also a talented musician; his band Ghost of the Robot released their first album, Mad Brilliant, in 2003.While in Julliard (NY) he starred in Shakespeare's "Trolius and Cressida" and "Twelfth Night", and in Tennesee Williams' "Camino Real"His favorite Buffy episode is Once More, with Feeling (2001).All I wanted when I came on the show was a good body count and a good death. That's all.62 years oldAugust 20, 1962Greenville, Plumas County, California, USAJames Wesley Marsters5 feet 10 inches, or 1.78 meters