James Eckhouse was born on February 14, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois, USA as James Hays Eckhouse. He is an actor and director, known for Junior (1994), Big (1988) and Guess Who (2005). He has been married to Sheila Kiliher Walsh since August 7, 1982. They have two children.
James Eckhouse
Movies
Cocktail
Intent on becoming a successful businessman, and even a millionaire, the ex-military man, Brian Flanagan, waits for his big break while serving drinks at a New York City tavern, and studying for his degree. However, when the charismatic cynic and veteran bartender, Doug Coughlin, becomes the ambitious Brian’s sage mentor,…
Fun Facts
In 1972 he graduated from New Trier High School in Winnetka, Ilinois.
Attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1972-1976
Had a bit role in Cocktail (1988) where he can be sitting at the Jamaican bar. He received no credit.
Has two sons, James Gabriel Eckhouse (Gabe) and John Alexander Eckhouse (Zander Eckhouse).
Jim Walsh, Eckhouse's character on Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990), was ranked #41 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time"" [20 June 2004 issue].
Acting in a play ""The Goat or Who is Sylvia"" playing the character Ross