James' first daytime role in the United States was as Ethan Cambias on ABC's All My Children in 2004.  In May 2006, James joined the cast of Days of Our Lives as EJ Wells (now EJ DiMera).

James is also co-founder of URTH Solution (you are the solution).  URTH's goal is to help developing countries capitalize on their natural resources without harming the environment.

James is also a nature lover.   He loves spending as much time outdoors as he can.  He enjoys walking his dogs and taking hikes.  He also has been known to take vacations where he backpacks through wild jungles.  On his left forearm, James has a tattoo that  illustrates this love of nature.   It's from a William Wordsworth poem (1798), "Nature never did betray the heart that loved her".  In the image below, the quote on his arm is visible.