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Zachary James
Baritone
Born December 7, 1981 in Spring Hill, Florida, United States (45 years old)
Opera
Zachary "Zach" James is an American actor and singer. He is known for originating the roles of Lurch in The Addams Family on Broadway, the role of Abraham Lincoln in Philip Glass's opera The Perfect American, and Amenhotep III in the Olivier and Grammy Award-winning production of Akhnaten. He is also known for appearances on the television shows, 30 Rock, Murphy Brown, Law & Order: Organized Crime and The Blacklist. Since February 10th, 2024, he has starred as Hades in the West End production of Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre in London. Zachary was named the Most Innovative Opera Singer of 2019 by The Classical Post, Breakout Opera Artist of 2019 by Verismo Magazine and was identified as an industry leader and invited to be an official ambassador for Opera America. He has sung with some of
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Career Trajectory
An American baritone of considerable vocal authority and dramatic range, Zachary James has established himself as a performer equally at home in the opera house and on the Broadway stage. His career has been marked by a commitment to complex, character-driven roles that showcase both his vocal prowess and his gifts as an actor—a duality exemplified by his portrayal of Amenhotep III at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. James represents a new generation of classical singers unafraid to engage with contemporary musical theatre while maintaining the highest standards of operatic artistry.
At a Glance
- Voice
- Baritone
- Nationality
- United States
- Born
- 1981 · Spring Hill, Florida, United States
- Active since
- 2026
Training & Education
Ithaca College
Principal Houses
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Career Arc
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1981Born in Spring Hill, Florida, United States
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