James Ransone Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 9 in |
Weight | 73 kg |
Date of Birth | June 2, 1979 |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
James Ransone is an American actor and musician who is best known for his important portrayal of Ziggy Sobotka in season 2 on The Wire (2003) and as U.S. Marine Corporal Cpl. Josh Ray Person in Generation Kill (2008). Besides that, the incredibly talented actor is also known for starring in more than 2 dozen films including the Inside Man (2006), Prom Night (2008), Sinister (2012), Broken City (2013), Empire State (2013), Sinister (2015), and It Chapter Two (2019). He has also made many appearances in various hit TV shows such as Law & Order (2001), CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2005), Hawaii Five-0 (2011), and The First (2018). With time, he has also amassed a huge fan base with more than 150k followers on Instagram.
Born Name
James Finley Ransone III
Nick Name
PJ

Sun Sign
Gemini
Born Place
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Residence
New York City, New York, United States
Nationality
Education
He attended the George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology in Baltimore from 1993 to 1997. Later, he studied for a year at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan. However, he did not complete his studies and left after 1 year.
Occupation
Actor, Musician
Family
- Father – James Finley Ransone II (Veteran)
- Mother – Joyce Peterson
- Siblings – Dave Ransone (Brother)
- Others – James Finley Ransone (Paternal Grandfather), John Edward Bromwell Ransone (Paternal Great Grandfather), Mary Latisha Price (Paternal Great Grandmother), Alexander L. Ransone (Paternal Great Great Grandfather), Mary (Paternal Great Great Grandmother), Mary Patricia Daniels (Paternal Grandmother), Edward Patrick Daniels (Paternal Great Grandfather), Lillian Louise Born (Paternal Great Grandmother), Walter Preston Peterson (Maternal Grandfather), Walter Eli Peterson (Maternal Great Grandfather), Estella Kinzer (Maternal Great Grandmother), Doctor Radford Peterson (Maternal Great Great Grandfather), Annie Fisher (Maternal Great Great Grandmother), Jasper N. Kinzer (Maternal Great Great Grandfather), Emma V. Hicks (Maternal Great Great Grandmother), Evelyn Vitocolonna (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
James Ransone is represented by –
- Underground
- Paradigm Talent Agency
- Management 360
- United Talent Agency
- Alex Kohner (Attorney)
Genre
Heavy Metal, Rock
Instruments
Bass
Labels
Unsigned
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 9 in or 175 cm
Weight
73 kg or 161 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
James Ransone has dated –

Race / Ethnicity
White
He has Italian ancestry on his mother’s side. Other than that, he also has Irish, English, and German ancestry.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Has various tattoos on his chest and arms
- Square face shape
- Droopy nose shape
Brand Endorsements
Through his social media, he has either endorsed or promoted various brands such as –
- Harmless Harvest
- Hunk

Best Known For
- Being cast as Ziggy Sobotka in The Wire (2003), Darius Peltz in Inside Man (2006), U.S. Marine Corporal Cpl. Josh Ray Person in Generation Kill (2008), Deputy Gilly Martin in In a Valley of Violence (2016), Deputy So-and-So in the Sinister series, Eddie Kaspbrak in It Chapter Two (2019)
- Starring in various shows including hits like Law & Order (2001, 2006), CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2005), Jericho (2008), Hawaii Five-0 (2011), and Low Winter Sun (2013)
- Working alongside various well-known actors such as Sam Rockwell, Denzel Washington, Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy Anna Kendrick, John Travolta, Ethan Hawke, Scott Caan, and Bill Skarsgård
- Receiving the “Independent Spirit Award”
As a Musician
Ransone played for a heavy metal band called Early Man. However, his addiction to heroin did not allow him to continue with his career as the band’s lead bassist.
First Film
James made his debut theatrical film appearance as a bodysuit in The American Astronaut in 2001. He was cast alongside various actors including Cory McAbee, Rocco Sisto, Greg Russell Cook, and Annie Golden.
First TV Show
He made his first TV show appearance as Mark Dale in Law & Order 2001. He worked along with the likes of actor Jerry Orbach, Jesse L. Martin, and Dennis Farina
Personal Trainer
Though not much is known about Ransone’s workout routine, it is safe to say that James does seem to work out as he has a lean physique which can be achieved through regular cardio exercises such as running, skipping, swimming, and various other indoor and outdoor activities.
James Ransone Favorite Things
- TV Show In High School – Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995-1998)
Source – Entertainment Weekly

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