# James Eckhouse

James Hays Eckhouse (born February 14, 1955) is an American actor, best known for playing Jim Walsh on Beverly Hills, 90210. He also directed three episodes of the show.

## Career

Before his part on Beverly Hills, 90210, Eckhouse had small roles in such films as Trading Places, Fatal Attraction, Big and Cocktail. He was a series regular on Beverly Hills, 90210 from the pilot episode in 1990 until the end of the fifth season in 1995. He also co-starred in 1999's Judgement Day.

## Personal life

Eckhouse studied briefly at MIT before beginning his acting career. He and his wife have two sons.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1983 | Trading Places | Guard | |
| 1985 | Blue Heaven | Tony Sabella | |
| 1985 | When Nature Calls | Bobby | |
| 1987 | 84 Charing Cross Road | Joey, The Dentist | |
| 1987 | Fatal Attraction | Man In Japanese Restaurant | |
| 1988 | Shakedown | Steve Rosen | |
| 1988 | Big | Supervisor | |
| 1988 | Cocktail | Tourist | |
| 1989 | Fat Man and Little Boy | Robert Harper | |
| 1991 | Defending Your Life | Jeep Owner | |
| 1992 | Leaving Normal | Rich | |
| 1994 | Junior | Ned Sneller | |
| 1998 | One True Thing | District Attorney | |
| 1999 | The Learning Curve | Mr. Stevens | |
| 2000 | Joseph: King of Dreams | Potiphar | Direct to video |
| 2002 | Malevolent | Dorland, Polygraph Technician | Uncredited |
| 2002 | Cathedral | Ed | |
| 2004 | The Sure Hand of God | Benny Ballard | |
| 2004 | A Cinderella Story | Mr. Farrell | |
| 2005 | Guess Who | Workman #1 | |
| 2006 | Jimmy and Judy | Jimmy's Dad | |
| 2008 | Half-Life | Richard Parker | |
| 2008 | Extreme Movie | Jessica's Dad | |
| 2009 | Wake | Mr. Williams | |
| 2009 | Love at First Hiccup | Christian | |
| 2012 | The Avengers | Senator Boynton | |
| 2013 | Shotgun Wedding | Philip 'Flip' Milton | |
| 2016 | The Boy on the Train | Roger | |
| 2016 | Dead Awake | Mr. Bowman | |
| 2017 | Alexander IRL | Arthur | |
| 2018 | Dear Chickens | Doctor Friedman | Short film |
| 2018 | A Simple Wedding | Steven Talbot | |
| 2021 | Saving Paradise | Cameron Wannemaker | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1982 | Another World | Costume Clerk | Episode dated: 30 July 30, 1982 |
| 1983 | Will There Really Be a Morning? | Harold Clurman | Television film |
| 1985-1988 | Spenser: For Hire | Lieutenant Commander Carl Westmore / Robert Jordan | 2 episodes |
| 1986 | American Playhouse | Steven | 2 episodes |
| 1986-1987 | The Equalizer | District Attorney / Steve | 2 episodes |
| 1987-1989 | CBS Summer Playhouse | David / Max Galpin | 2 episodes |
| 1988 | Annie McGuire | Charlie | Episode: "The Hold-Up" |
| 1988 | The Christmas Wife | Jim Tanner | Television film |
| 1989 | Thirtysomething | Jerry Kravitz | Episode: "Politics" |
| 1989 | Matlock | Brian Davis | Episode: "The Con Man" |
| 1990 | Equal Justice | Defense Attorney | Episode: "Goodbye, Judge Green" |
| 1990 | In the Best Interest of the Child | Chilton | Television film |
| 1990 | Sisters | Mark | Television film |
| 1990 | WIOU | Bob Lorwin | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 1990–1998 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Jim Walsh / Dr. Edwards | Main role; seasons 1-5, guest; seasons 6-8 |
| 1993 | Moment of Truth: Why My Daughter? | Sergeant Jack Powell | Television film |
| 1994 | Burke's Law | Eric Reade | Episode: "Who Killed the Fashion King?" |
| 1995 | Spring Fling! | George | Television film |
| 1995 | The Marshal | Al Kelly | Episode: "Time Off for Clever Behavior" |
| 1996 | Terminal | Dr. Maxwell | Television film |
| 1996 | Intimate Betrayal | Paul | Television film |
| 1996-1998 | Chicago Hope | Jerry Kleiman / Peter Morissey | 2 episodes |
| 1997 | Dharma & Greg | Andy | Episode: "Mr. Montgomery Goes to Washington" |
| 1999 | Judgment Day | Colonel Tom Keller | Television film |
| 1999 | Nash Bridges | Mark Hicks | Episode: "Girl Trouble" |
| 1999 | Family Law | Richard Hershey | Episode: "Holt vs. Holt" |
| 1999 | Snoops | Michael Zindler | Episode: "The Grinch" |
| 1999 | Jingle Bells | Dad | Television film |
| 1999–2000 | Once and Again | Lloyd Lloyd | 4 episodes |
| 2000 | Batman Beyond | Zacharias | Episode: "Speak No Evil" |
| 2001 | Ally McBeal | Attorney | Episode: "Hats Off to Larry" |
| 2001 | Touched by an Angel | Dr. Brad Renslow | Episode: "The Face of God" |
| 2001 | Strong Medicine | Rabbi Yaverbaum | Episode: "Zol Zein Gezint" |
| 2001-2009 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Paul Trent / Hank Marlowe | 2 episodes |
| 2002 | Any Day Now | Mr. Greenburg | Episode: "Truth Hurts" |
| 2002 | The West Wing | Representative Bud Wachtell, Democrat | Episode: "The U.S. Poet Laureate" |
| 2002 | The Agency | Deputy Chief of White House Security Group | Episode: "Air Lex" |
| 2002 | Robbery Homicide Division | Frank Van Pelt | Episode: "2028" |
| 2003 | Hack | Anthony Lewis Sparks | Episode: "A Dangerous Game" |
| 2003 | The Lyon's Den | Leonard Weaver | Episode: "Ex" |
| 2003 | Judging Amy | Attorney Waters | Episode: "Sex and the Single Mother" |
| 2004 | The Practice | Attorney Anthony Selig | Episode: "Avenging Angels" |
| 2004 | The District | Congressman Grant Kingsley | Episode: "Party Favors" |
| 2004 | Without a Trace | Charles Huffman | Episode: "Risen" |
| 2004 | Jack & Bobby | Richard Kramer | Episode: "Lost Boys" |
| 2004-2007 | Las Vegas | Cy Lipshitz / Tolliver | 2 episodes |
| 2005 | Boston Legal | Dr. Adam Carter | Episode: "The Black Widow" |
| 2005 | Close to Home | Matt Doretzky | Episode: "Suburban Prostitution" |
| 2006 | Medium | Dr. Gromada | Episode: "Doctor's Orders" |
| 2006 | Crossing Jordan | Mr. Cartland | Episode: "The Elephant in the Room" |
| 2006 | Commander in Chief | Paul Vitagliano | Episode: "Ties that Bind" |
| 2006 | Jericho | Scott Rennie | Episode: "Four Horsemen" |
| 2006 | Nip/Tuck | Dr. Schwartz | Episode: "Willy Ward" |
| 2008 | Criminal Minds | Mr. Corbett | Episode: "Tabula Rasa" |
| 2010 | Southland | Doctor | Episode: "Butch & Sundance" |
| 2010 | In Plain Sight | Josh Becker | Episode: "WitSec Stepmother" |
| 2011 | Love's Everlasting Courage | Mr. Harris | Television film |
| 2011 | Harry's Law | Leland Parks | Episode: "In the Ghetto" |
| 2011 | The Good Wife | Walter Kermani | 2 episodes |
| 2012 | CSI: Miami | Dan Toring | Episode: "Last Straw" |
| 2013 | Second Chances | Dr. Coleman | Television film |
| 2013 | FutureStates | Will | Episode: "Return to Elektra Springs" |
| 2013 | The Good Mother | Dr. Cullen | Television film |
| 2013 | Days of Our Lives | Judge Sims / The Judge | 10 episodes |
| 2013 | Masters of Sex | Dr. Chuck Ingram | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | Paulie | Eric | Television film |
| 2014 | The Michaels | Judge Stamford | Television film |
| 2014 | NCIS: New Orleans | Dr. Michael Hufcutt | Episode: "Carrier" |
| 2015 | Castle | Gene Vogel | Episode: "Dead from New York" |
| 2015 | Major Crimes | George Clark | Episode: "Hostage of Fortune" |
| 2016 | American Experience | Doctor Willard Bliss | Episode: "Murder of a President" |
| 2016 | The Engagement Clause | Mark Tate | Television film |
| 2017 | High & Mighty | Knotts | 7 episodes |
| 2018 | NCIS | Fred Cabrisio | Episode: "Sight Unseen" |
| 2018 | Station 19 | Pete Sorenson | Episode: "Not Your Hero" |
| 2018 | Code Black | Mr. Berlinger | Episode: "As Night Comes and I'm Breathing" |
| 2018 | The Affair | Fertility Specialist | Episode #4.5 |
| 2019 | The Fix | Mr. Elias | Episode: "Making a Murderer" |
| 2021 | Chicago Med | Liam McIntyre | Episode: "Letting Go Only to Come Together" |
| 2023 | The Happy Camper | Alexander Michaels | Television film |