James Williams, a talented individual, was born in the vibrant city of Seattle, Washington, to his loving parents, Joe and Gretchen Williams. He is the youngest of three siblings, with an older brother named Jack and an older sister named Grace. His journey in the entertainment industry began with a small but significant role in the 2009 film Slushai, directed by the accomplished Bogdan Darev. This early experience paved the way for his subsequent collaboration with the same director in the 2010 film This One is About Love.
As he pursued his passion for acting, James enrolled in the prestigious Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, where he honed his craft at the esteemed Stella Adler Studio of Acting. After completing his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama in 2019, James went on to land roles in the 2019 series Filthy Rich and the 2020 film The Last Christmas Party.
In his personal life, James has been in a romantic relationship with his classmate and fellow actress Annie Byers since December 2017.