James Riordan's Broadway credits include "The Elephant Man" "Jerusalem" "Dance of Death", "Noises Off" and "Present Laughter" Off-Broadway he played Victorian art critic and social reformer John Ruskin for over 500 performances in "The Countess" by Gregory Murphy. Additional selected Off Broadway credits include leading roles in the New York revivals of Brian Friel's "Lovers" Jules Romain's "Donagoo" and Howard Brenton's "Christie In Love" Regionally he played leading roles in many regional theaters around the country most recently, the world premiere of "Safe Home" co-authored by Tom Hanks and based on his collection of short stories "Uncommon Type" Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he was a member of the resident company of the Cleveland Play House acting company early in his career. MFA from Temple University.