James Woods

Actors

Birthday

Date : 18 April Year : 1947

Age

79 Years Old

Birth Place

United States

Zodiac Sign

Aries

Relationship

Sarah Owen (m. 1989–1990)

Height

5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)

Parents

Gail Peyton Woods, Martha A. Woods

Nationality

American

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Estimated Wealth by period

$5M - 7 Million

James Woods Net Worth over last years

Yearly earnings (based on current year (2026))

$400K - 600 K

Net Worth (based on previous year (2025))

$5.50 Million

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Introduction

James Woods is a legendary American actor known for his sharp intellect, rapid-fire delivery, intense screen presence, and ability to portray complex, often morally ambiguous characters. With a career spanning over five decades, he has earned acclaim in dramas, thrillers, crime films, and voice work, becoming one of Hollywood’s most distinctive and versatile performers.

Career

Early Debut: Began acting on stage in the late 1960s after dropping out of MIT. Made his film debut in The Visitors (1972) and gained attention with roles in The Way We Were (1973) and The Gambler (1974).

Breakthrough Role: Rose to prominence with his intense performance as a sociopathic killer in The Onion Field (1979).

Critical Acclaim: Earned Academy Award nominations for Best Actor in Salvador (1986) and Best Supporting Actor in Ghosts of Mississippi (1996). Delivered standout performances in Once Upon a Time in America (1984), Casino (1995), and The Virgin Suicides (1999).

Iconic Voice Work: Voiced Hades in Disney’s Hercules (1997) and reprised the role in multiple projects, earning praise for his energetic and witty performance.

Television Success: Won three Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe for roles in miniseries and shows like Holocaust (1978) and Shark (2006–2008).

Recent Work: Served as an executive producer on Oppenheimer (2023). In recent years, he has focused more on voice acting, producing, and personal projects, with limited on-screen appearances as of 2026.

Family Life

James Woods was born on April 18, 1947, in Vernal, Utah, and raised in Warwick, Rhode Island. He attended MIT but left to pursue acting. He has been married three times: to Kathryn Morrison (1980–1983), Sarah Owen (1989–1990), and Sara Miller-Woods (since 2021). He has no children. Woods is known for his high IQ, love of poker, and outspoken conservative political views on social media.

James Woods Net Worth

As of 2026, James Woods's net worth is estimated to be around $5 – 7 million. He has earned through a long acting career in films and television, voice work, producing, and smart investments.

Notable Achievements

Two Academy Award nominations (Salvador and Ghosts of Mississippi).
Three Emmy Awards and one Golden Globe Award.
Iconic voice role as Hades in Hercules (1997) and related projects.
Memorable performances in classics like Casino, Once Upon a Time in America, and The Virgin Suicides.
Executive producer on the Oscar-winning film Oppenheimer (2023).
Theatre World Award winner and a respected stage actor early in his career.

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