James Callis

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Biography

Gaius Baltar on the revamped and acclaimed "Battlestar Galactica" (The Sci Fi Channel, 2004- ). His performance as the tormented scientist who was seduced into betraying mankind by the bio-mechanical Cylons, and who struggled with madness throughout the series' four season run, earned some of the highest praise from television critics and fans, signaling Callis' arrival on the international scene as a performer with considerable potential.

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Job Title

Actor, Director, Writer

Born

June 4, 1971

Career Milestones

2004

Reprised the role of Tom in "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason"

2004

Reprised role of Gaius Baltar for the series, "Battlestar Galactica" (Sci Fi Channel)

2003

Cast as Gaius Baltar on the cult hit remake of "Battlestar Galactica" (Sci-fi channel)

2002

Appeared in "Things You Shouldn't Say Past Midnight" at the Soho Theatre

2002

Co-wrote and co-directed (with Nick Cohen), "Beginner's Luck," a farce about a struggling theater company, based on Callis' early experiences; also featured Callis opposite Julia Delpy

2001

Feature film debut in "Bridget Jones's Diary" playing the part of Tom, friend of Bridget (Renée Zellweger)

1999

Appeared in the British television movie, "The Scarlet Pimpernel"

1996

Made regular appearances in the ensemble cast of the U.K. drama, "Soldier, Soldier"

1996

Television debut was a guest role on Great Britain's "A Murder Most Horrid"

1996

Made his West End debut in "Old Wicked Songs" alongside Bob Hoskins