James Denton

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Characters played by James Denton

Mike Delfino — Desperate Housewives (2004)

Handyman with a mysterious past on Wisteria Lane.

Dr. Sam Radford — Good Witch (2015)

Member of the new Radford family who moves in next door to the Nightingales. Initially suspicious of them, the Radfords eventually become friendly and romantic with Cassie, culminating in Cassie's second marriage.

Buzz — Face/Off (1997)

Inmate at the federal penitentiary housing Castor Troy.

Superman / Clark Kent — All Star Superman (2011)

Superman, publicly known as Clark Kent, is the story's central hero. He stops Lex Luthor's genetically enhanced time-bomb clone but is fatally overloaded with solar radiation. He reveals his identity to Lois Lane, battles Solaris, confronts Lex, and finally flies into the Sun after giving Lois his cape and declaring his love.

Joe Frederickson — Wake. (2018)

Joe is someone Sam contacts when Molly is struggling at the funeral home after her mother’s death. He checks on Sam later, but she accuses him of observing their lives without getting involved. Their exchange leaves the nature of their relationship unresolved.

Johnny Trey — Grace Unplugged (2013)

Johnny Trey is Gracie's strict, religious father. He wants her to sing only religious songs, continue her education, and avoid the dangers of the music business. Although he is upset and fears she will be hurt when she leaves home, he eventually allows her to find her own way and later sings with her at a concert.

Ethan Holt — A Kiss Before Christmas (2021)

Ethan Holt is the central character, a successful property developer who has spent twenty years choosing dependable work over ambition and family life. After wishing for different decisions, he awakens in a wealthier reality without Joyce, then supports the youth center, questions his values, and works toward restoring their relationship.

Keith Marks — That Old Feeling (1997)

Keith Marks is Molly De Mora's newlywed husband, whose hoped-for run for Congress makes the family scandal especially sensitive. He objects when Molly gives the honeymoon to Lilly and Dan, but his position collapses after Molly learns that he slept with another adult connected to her family and recognizes their marriage was a mistake.

Drake — Revelation Road 3: The Black Rider (2014)

Resourceful survivor and ally, assists Josh in dangerous missions.

Aaron — The Real West (2024)

Aaron is involved in the ranch activities and teaches the children how to ride horses. His practical guidance helps introduce the family to ranch life, while his presence supports the children’s participation in the vacation and connects him to the group gathered around Rebecca.

Nelson King — Christmas on Cherry Lane (2023)

Nelson King is Evelyn Sawyer’s fiancé and future husband. He is part of Evelyn’s plan to retire, leave Cherry Lane, and move to Florida. When Evelyn’s children worry that she is abandoning the family home and its memories, Nelson works with them to wrap a present and support Evelyn’s happiness.

Agent Murphy — Tortured (2008)

A Bureau agent who helps Kevin compare Archie’s account with Harry Rusick’s, leading them to discover the shared card-game connection to the criminal leader.

Career Overview

James Denton has 56 screen credits in a career dating back to 1984. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Christmas on Cherry Lane Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Desperate Housewives, Good Witch, All Star Superman. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
56
Birth Date
1963-01-20
Birth Place
Nashville, Tennessee, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q317516), public domain (CC0).