James Greene has been a successful working actor for over seventy years. He appeared on Broadway in 1951 in Romeo and Juliet starring 奥利维娅·德哈维兰. His most recent television appearances were in 公园与游憩 (2009) as Councilman Milton, Modern Family (2009), Cold Case (2003), and Las Vegas (2003). James enjoyed a four-year stint on TV's The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd (1987) with writer and director Jay Tarses. His films include 毁灭之路 (2002), 心灵点滴 (1998), 大侠谷 (1976), and Philadelphia Experiment II (1993). He resides in LA with his wife of thirty-three years, Els Collins.
早年经历James is the author of a new Theatre Memoir entitled "The View from the Wings." As of December 1, 2016, It is available for purchase. The book includes an Introduction by Hal Holbrook.