James Wlcek (born February 22, 1964), sometimes credited as Jimmy Wlcek or Jim Wlcek, is an American actor born in

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. He began his acting career in 1986 with an episode of ''

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''. After his audition tape was sent to the producers of '' Ryan's Hope'', he landed the role of Ben Shelby. During the time he spent on ''Ryan's Hope'' he acted in the play ''Liars'' by Elliot Meyers directed by Shellen Lubin at the Producers Club Theatre. Eight months later, he was cast as Linc Lafferty on ''

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''. In 1997 he got the role of Trent Malloy in a two-hour ''

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'' movie called '' Sons of Thunder''. The role became a recurring one for Jimmy, who went on to guest star in several more episodes of the long-running series. In 1999, a spin-off series called '' Sons of Thunder'' was created with Jimmy in one of the lead roles.

Movies

* 2019 ''High Moon'' as Deputy Grant * 2014 ''The Sector'' as Brennan * 2013 ''Shadow on the Mesa (TV Movie) '' as Ranch Hand * 2011 ''

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'' as Landowner * 2009 '' Hydra'' as Bob Crick * 2005 ''Don't Tell'' as Yale * 2004 '' Little Black Book'' as Hockey Player * 1996 ''Damien's Seed'' as Eric * 1989 '' Steel Magnolias'' as Marshall Marmillion

Television

* 2012 '' Blackout (TV series) '' as Swat Commander * 2003 ''

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'' - Extreme Action Figures as Gym Owner * 2002 '' JAG'' - Odd Man Out as Petty Officer Second Class Terrence Shaw * 1999 '' Sons of Thunder'' as Trent Malloy * 1998-1999 ''

'' as Trent Malloy * 1997 '' L.A. Firefighters'' as The Big One * 1996 ''

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'' - Last Breath as Clancy * 1990-1992 ''

'' as Lincoln 'Linc' Lafferty * 1989-1990 '' One Life to Live'' as Jack Gibson * 1987-1989 '' Ryan's Hope'' as Ben Shelby * 1987 ''

'' - The Swap as Claude Altoose

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1964 births Living people Male actors from New York (state) American male stage actors American male film actors American male television actors {{US-screen-actor-1960s-stub