Hailing from Germany, she rose to fame as Patricia Rahman but now prefers to be called Jasmin Marsters. Period. During one of his bands performance in 2004, Marsters first crossed paths with Patricia Rahman when he met her backstage after performing in a concert. James Marsters is an American actor and musician. He was previously married to Liane Davidson from 1989 until 1997, with whom he shares one son. TV Guide: Is that one of the reasons you like doing sci-fi hard work and lots of sweating?Marsters: One of the reasons. It includes several new songs as well as the popular "Katie" and "Smile". Marsters didn't name names, but he was surprisingly candid. I thought it was great. He currently resides in Berkeley, CA and one of his newly released single is titled 4th of July. She is a freelance writer in New York City who is a regular contributor to websites like ChinaShop Magazine, Pink Raygun, and Newsarama. Narrated by: James Marsters Length: 14 hrs and 44 mins Unabridged Overall 4.5 out of 5 stars 621 Performance 5 out of 5 stars 570 Story 4.5 out of 5 stars 568 The epic Vampire Empire trilogy rushes to a heart-wrenching conclusion of honor and love, hatred and vengeance, sacrifice and loss. Marsters suffered for his art as Spike on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' June 12, 2016 7:02am C.J. In a conference of student thespian societies, I was cast as Jesus in Godspell and suddenly I was like the Who and the Stones. In a show of compassion, Marsters agreed to raise his niece whom he regards as his daughter. With California-based rock band Ghost of the Robot: Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, Learn how and when to remove this template message, 411mania Interviews: James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel), "Video interview with Joss from the Saturn Awards", "Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Spike and Dru TPB", "The Old West Gets Scary: High Plains Invaders", "Syfy Pilot 'Three Inches Casts James Marsters, Andrea Martin, Stephanie Jacobsen & More Ratings", "Fans Are Convinced A 'Dragonball Evolution' Star Has Joined 'Dragon Ball Super', "Is A Former Buffy Star Secretly in Dragon Ball Super? It is a wonderful show to work on; everybody's on top of their game. 5 ft 9 in or 175 cm. For these solo gigs he mainly performed covers of classic folk and rock musicians such as Tom Waits, Neil Young, James Taylor, and Bruce Springsteen. 1,282 talking about this. James Marsters will be looking to sink his teeth into some wealthy marks when he guest-stars on IMDb TV's Leverage revival and TVLine has an exclusive first look at his villainous visit. Everyone said that I was really scary. The band played its first gigs in Los Angeles and Paris. From that relatively simple premise the series . It's got a Shakespearean sense of good and evil and there are incredible action scenes with characters ofunbelievable power. I was told the budget is about $100 million. John Barrowman. He also played in Smallville, Witches of East End, Runaways television shows plus some feature films, including Chance, Winding Roads, P.S. Along with building his solo career, he performs with Ghost of the Robot, Radiohelmet, and Power Animal bands. Marsters proposed to Rahman, 34, in May 2010 in Germany; the two married in a private ceremony in January 2011. [30] On January 14, 2011, they married in a private civil ceremony in Los Angeles. He is also raising his niece and regards her as his daughter. He is best known for his role as the English vampire Spike in The WB series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off, Angel. He is best known for his role as the British punk vampire Spike in The WB series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off, Angel. Photo: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images; Gabriel Olsen/WireImage, Sarah Michelle Gellar Speaks Out After Buffy's Charisma Carpenter Accuses Joss Whedon of Abuse, Firefly Writer Claims Joss Whedon Bragged About Making a Female Writer Cry Twice in One Meeting. James Marsters was born in Greenville, California in August 1962. Marsters, who played Spike on the hit teen series and its spinoff, Angel, said in a Twitter post on Friday that he was "heartbroken" following allegations that Whedon, 56, had created a "hostile. In this and other companies, Marsters was involved in a wide range of plays, including Teechers (a British play by John Godber), Anouilh's Antigone, an original work based on the Dr. Seuss books, and Shaw's Misalliance. Marsters was worn out, finally understanding what Gellar and Boreanaz had to do every single day. container: 'taboola-right-rail-thumbnails', I love Barnabas Greeley on Caprica, but (**SPOILER ALERT** SKIP TO NEXT PARAGRAPH) sadly hes gone up to the Great V-Club in the Sky. But you know, some of the writers from Buffy are on the best shows around Grey's Anatomy, 24 you name it. Forties are good! At the same time, he said, his kids dont care about, He said that he hoped he wouldnt use it. ", "Former Buffy Star James Marsters Is Engaged! In . She is currently undertaking a PhD in Mathematics. He has acted in different movies and also has different albums to his name. James Wesley Marsters is an award-winning American actor, producer, writer, and singer best known for his work in film and television. James Marsters has played many roles on television including Spike on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, Victor Stein on The Runaways, Milton Fine in Smallville and Captain John Hart in Torchwood. [23] A new solo album "Civilized Man" produced by Chris Rhyne and Andrew Rosenthal[23] was released on April 15, 2005. Your Ad Choices He chalks up any diva moments on set (and there. And yes, that was real fire. Dreaming about becoming an actor since he played Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh in 4th grade, Marsters joined the theatre group at Grace M. Davis High School and acted in many plays, including musicals. I'm stuck to reality!". In marriage with Jane that lasted 40 years till his death they gave birth to 3 kids. Its called Angel. After which Marsters slinked away from him. James Marsters Height 5ft 9 (175.3 cm) American actor best known for playing Spike on TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. They went on to play successful dates in and around Los Angeles and two sold-out tours of Europe in 2003 and 2004. target_type: 'mix' [26] The sell-out event included a concert, Q&A session plus opportunities to get autographs and photos. After appearing in several guest roles he finally got his big break as Spike in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997). There were no plans to bring Spike back as a regular on Buffy, until the character Cordelia Chase was moved to the spin-off show, Angel, and, as Marsters told 411Mania, "they needed someone to tell Buffy she was stupid and about to die, and [so] they decided to bring me back." Since then, Marsters has been a staple of. Thats when he won me as a fan forever. Additionally, he has written two Buffyverse comics from Dark Horse Comics. He stated that she is undertaking a PhD in Mathematics and that he is very proud of her. TV Guide: The last time we saw Brainiac, wasn't he reduced to his black liquidy real self?Marsters: My schedule had filled up and I couldn't come back, so that was a way to close the door. On August 20, 1962, he was born into this world. After the show ended he appeared as Spike in the spin-off Angel (1999) and in several movies. For the inventor, see James C. Marsters. James got his first TV acting job on Northern Exposure where he appeared for two episodes as a church minister and a bellboy. James Marsters is the latest Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum to speak out amid abuse allegations against the series's creator, Joss Whedon. TV Guide: Most of us know you from Buffy, but weren't you acting for years before that?Marsters: Oh, my god, yes. Then I told him what a great character Barnabas Greeley was, and asked him, When you play a character like Barnabas, or anyone else who is morally questionable or dealing with circumstances that are troubling, do you ever use that as a springboard to discuss certain issues with your children? (He has a 13 year old boy and a 14 year old girl.) In 200304, Marsters was the lead singer for the rock band Ghost of the Robot. Susan is a chiropractor who owns Chiropractic Healing Arts in Walnut Creek, CA. His zodiac sign is Leo. An exception is "When I Was A Baby", a song never previously performed in public. With that reliability, she earned his complete trust in scenes (even in scenes requiring him to wear a sock!). Marsters replied, Well, Im standing here in a costume you put me in, with hair I dyed for you, standing in front of an awesome set you created. Their debut album Mad Brilliant was released on February 2, 2003. What's fun about playing Brainiac? Marsters has a blended ethnicity ( English, Irish, German, French and Scottish). Barrowman saw him and knew that he was injured, but rather than rat him out for his own good, he took him to his private doctor so that he could get looked at and treated without the producers finding out. John Sciulli/Getty; Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic, Joss Whedon Addresses His Affairs on 'Buffy' Set amid Claims of Physical and Verbal Abuse, 'Buffy' 's Anthony Head 'Gutted' to Hear Costars' Allegations Against Joss Whedon: 'How on Earth Did I Not Know? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. "He made it very clear he did not want the show to be taken over by another romantic vampire," Marsters told 411Mania, adding "to Joss, vampires were supposed to be ugly, evil, and quick to be killed when I was cast Joss did not imagine me to be popular; Spike was supposed to be dirty and evil, punk rock, and then dead." "He proceeded to attack my character, mock my religious beliefs, accuse me of sabotaging the show, and then unceremoniously fired me the following season once I gave birth," she claimed. I wouldve thought it a joke, were it not for the sad vibe I got from him. "I am gutted. 5-8!". I've been told I'm working for people who will just flay me alive if I give too much information, but what I can tell you is the character is green, bald and has pointed ears. Now let us glance at the profile of actor James Marsters son Sullivan. Biography, career, personal life and other interesting facts. 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You may know and love him as the platinum-blonde, Spike, from the Buffyverse or from Torchwood, Smallville, or his tribute to his shared passion for Dragonball with his son.or for his music with rock band, Ghost of the Robot; their 2011 album, Murphy's Law, was released on iTunes in 2011. He also appeared in Warehouse 13 as Bennett Sutton, which aired in 2013. He sort of kicked my ass, of course. mode: 'thumbnails-a', The father and son are seen doing various live shows and concerts together. James Marsters Net Worth: James Marsters is an American actor and musician who has a net worth of $5 million. John studied electronics engineering at Community College of the Air Force and is married toAaryn Marsters. This is a play he had received critical acclaim for as a stage actor prior to his television work. [19][20] In October 2021, at Fan Expo Canada, both Marsters and Dragon Ball Super voice director Christopher Sabat publicly confirmed that he voiced Zamasu under the pseudonym of David Gray. mode: 'thumbnails-a', He also tried his hand at acting in Vidiots television series. When someone asked him about whether hed like to work with Joss again and what their relationship was like, he said, I would love to work with Joss again, but I dont think Joss has a soft spot in his heart for me. A ripple of confusion went through the room, and so he said, Really. He went on to tell a story about how one day on the set of Buffy, Joss came up to him and made some comment about how actors like Marsters had it so easy because they looked cool. Going through his Twitter handle, it seems quite obvious that the singer lives his life to the fullest taking vacations to lovely locations. . Dollhouse creator Joss Whedon has come under fire again . And perhaps the krav maga would lead to the crazy sex-having. Who do you play?Marsters: Lord Piccolo. Marsters first came to the attention of the general public playing the popular character of Spike, a platinum-blond yobbish English vampire in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its. Their wedding was held on January 14, 2011. In 2008, he guest-starred in Torchwood, a spin-off of the popular British science fiction television series Doctor Who, first appearing in the episode "Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang",[13][14] as the nefarious omnisexual time traveller Captain John Hart. Talk of a Spike movie began in 2004, [6] and Whedon still had plans into 2006[7] before they were formally abandoned. In an interview in 2020, Marsters said that his daughter declines to be mentioned in his interviews, and that she has no interest in acting or show business. In September 2006, Marsters' interpretation of Godber's Teechers was performed on the Queen Mary with two other actors in Los Angeles. Marsters. Biografia. Recently, Charisma Carpenter who starred as Cordelia Chase on Buffy the Vampire Slayer from 19971999 and Angel from 1999-2004 shared a lengthy statement on social media, accusing Whedon of making repeated threats to fire her and efforts to "alienate" her from her peers. Fame didn't seem like fun. After The massive fan response prevented his character from being killed off, allowing Spike a presence throughout the second season. "I am really sad that if people went through these experiences," Head added. With Boreanaz, it was the opposite. James Marsters in his various endeavours in the entertainment industry has enjoyed a good success. James Marsters has had a long career; one that Ive always respected. The cool thing is, anybody who has seen Dragonball knows that Lord Piccolo transforms into a character named Piccolo, and that is a whole other ball of wax. Moreover, James is a legal guardian of his niece. 5,582, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved Sullivan's parents, James, and Liane tied their wedding knot back in 1989. After spending ten years doing stage work he finally moved to L.A. to pursue a career in film and television. The characters even had their own stamps in one of the former Soviet Union countries. The vampire myth is a potent one and I am surprised it took this long for another big vehicle for them. 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