James Denton

Biography

James Denton (born January 20, 1963) is an American film and television actor. He is best known as Mike Delfino in ABC's comedy drama series Desperate Housewives and as Dr. Sam Bradford on the Hallmark's Channel's fantasy series Good Witch. He has since starred in lead roles for numerous Hallmark Media films.

Career Overview

James Denton has 54 screen credits in a career dating back to 1984. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Hollywood Dreams Collection with 1 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

54

Birth Date

1963-01-20 00:00:00

Birth Place

Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Known For

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  Desperate Housewives
• 

  Good Witch
• 

  All Star Superman
• 

  Grace Unplugged
• 

  Perfect Harmony
• 

  A Kiss Before Christmas

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

• Hollywood Dreams Collection (1 titles)
• Revelation Road Collection (1 titles)
• Meet the Parents (1 titles)
• Face/Off (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Teri Hatcher (2 collaborations)
• John B. Lowe (2 collaborations)
• Felicity Huffman (1 collaborations)
• Marcia Cross (1 collaborations)
• Eva Longoria (1 collaborations)
• Ricardo Chavira (1 collaborations)
• Doug Savant (1 collaborations)
• Brenda Strong (1 collaborations)
• Vanessa Williams (1 collaborations)
• Catherine Bell (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (50 credits)

  • A Grand Ole Opry Christmas

    Von Winters

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Happy Holidays from Cherry Lane

    Nelson King

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • The Real West

    Aaron

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Christmas on Cherry Lane

    Nelson King

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • Perfect Harmony

    Jack Chandeller

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • A Kiss Before Christmas

    Ethan Holt

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Selfie Dad

    Steve

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • Tamron Hall

    - Creating a love that endures (2021) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    2019
  • Wake.

    Joe Frederickson

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Good Witch: Secrets of Grey House

    Dr. Sam Radford

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Karaoke Man

    Slim

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • For Love and Honor

    Tom Brennan

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Ovation

    Stewart Henry

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Good Witch

    Dr. Sam Radford

    actor

    actors

    - The Wedding (2021) ... Dr. Sam Radford actor actors

    - The Search (2021) ... Dr. Sam Radford actor actors

    - The Sprint (2021) ... Dr. Sam Radford actor actors

    - The Magic (2021) ... Dr. Sam Radford actor actors

    - The Wishes (2021) ... Dr. Sam Radford actor actors
    2015
  • Dancer and the Dame

    Kyle Jackson

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • A Girl's Best Friend

    Cooper Brawn

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Revelation Road 3: The Black Rider

    Drake

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Stranded in Paradise

    Carter McConnell

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Hunger in America

    Narrator

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Grace Unplugged

    Johnny Trey

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • 4Closed

    Jake Turner

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Devious Maids

    - Grime and Punishment (2016) ... Peter Hudson actor actors

    - I Saw The Shine (2016) ... Peter Hudson actor actors

    - The Maid Who Knew Too Much (2016) ... Peter Hudson actor actors

    - A Time to Spill (2016) ... Peter Hudson actor actors

    - War and Grease (2016) ... Peter Hudson actor actors
    2013
  • All Star Superman

    Superman / Clark Kent (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Hot in Cleveland

    - Storage Wars (2012) ... Kerouac Cowboy actor actors
    2010
  • Band from TV: Hoggin' All the Covers

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Tortured

    Agent Murphy

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Custody

    John Sullivan

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Undead or Alive: A Zombedy

    Elmer Winslow

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Ascension Day

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Beautiful Dreamer

    Dr. Kessler

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

    - Mimi Rogers / James Denton / Courtney Hansen (2005) ... Self actor actors
    2005
  • Desperate Housewives

    Mike Delfino

    actor

    actors

    - Finishing the Hat (2012) ... Mike Delfino actor actors

    - Give Me the Blame (2012) ... Mike Delfino actor actors

    - The People Will Hear (2012) ... Mike Delfino actor actors

    - Lost My Power (2012) ... Mike Delfino actor actors

    - With So Little to Be Sure of (2012) ... Mike Delfino actor actors
    2004
  • The Tony Danza Show

    - Keith Burns, Ira Dean, James Denton, Glynis McCants (2005) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 155 (2005) ... Self actor actors

    - 100th Episode (2005) ... Self actor actors
    2004
  • The Ellen DeGeneres Show

    - James Denton, Jennie Garth, Derek Hough, Chris Brown (2007) ... Self actor actors

    - James Denton, Rachel Weisz (2005) ... Self actor actors

    - Ray Romano, James Denton (2005) ... Self actor actors

    - Ryan Seacrest, James Denton (2005) ... Self actor actors
    2003
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live!

    - James Denton, Lawrence Taylor, & The Go! Team (2005) ... Self actor actors
    2003
  • The Pretender: Island of the Haunted

    Mr. Lyle

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • The Pretender 2001

    Mr. Lyle

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Reba

    - The Trouble with Dr. Hunky (2006) ... Dr. Morgan actor actors

    - Date Of Mirth (2005) ... Dr. Morgan actor actors
    2001
  • The West Wing

    - The Midterms (2000) ... Tom Jordan actor actors
    1999
  • Primary Colors

    Mitch

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Two Guys and a Girl

    - The Monitor Story (2000) ... Dr. Howard Zwaneveld actor actors
    1998
  • Face/Off

    Buzz

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • That Old Feeling

    Keith Marks

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • The View

    - James Denton, Nora Ephron, guest co-host Alison Stewart (2007) ... Self actor actors

    - James Denton, Maurice Benard, the Pussycat Dolls (2006) ... Self actor actors

    - Falco/Denton (2004) ... Self actor actors
    1997
  • The Pretender

    - The Inner Sense (2) (2000) ... Mr. Lyle actor actors

    - The Inner Sense (1) (2000) ... Mr. Lyle actor actors

    - School Daze (2000) ... Mr. Lyle actor actors

    - The Agent Of Year Zero (2000) ... Mr. Lyle actor actors

    - Cold Dick (2000) ... Mr. Lyle actor actors
    1996
  • JAG

    - Fortunate Son (2003) ... Geoffrey Roizman actor actors

    - Hemlock (1996) ... Bruce Carmichael actor actors
    1995
  • The Drew Carey Show

    - The Man in the Iron Chair (2002) ... Daryl actor actors

    - Drew Tries Hot Salsa (2002) ... Daryl actor actors
    1995
  • Sliders

    - The Good, the Bad and the Wealthy (1996) ... actor actors
    1995
  • Thieves Quartet

    Ray Higgs

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Jeopardy!

    - Show #5101: Celebrity Special 4 (2006) ... Self actor actors
    1984

• production (4 credits)

  • Perfect Harmony

    executive producer

    production
    2022
  • A Kiss Before Christmas

    executive producer

    production
    2021
  • For Love and Honor

    executive producer

    production
    2016
  • Hunger in America

    co-executive producer

    production
    2014