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'''James Marsters''' (born [[20th August]] [[1962]]) in an American actor who played [[John Hart]] in the ''[[Torchwood]]'' episodes ''[[Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang]]'', ''[[Fragments]]'' and ''[[Exit Wounds]]''. | '''James Marsters''' (born [[20th August]] [[1962]]) in an American actor who played [[John Hart]] in the ''[[Torchwood]]'' episodes ''[[Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang]]'', ''[[Fragments]]'' and ''[[Exit Wounds]]''. | ||
Marsters' is best known for his performances as the vampire Spike in [[Buffy the Vampire Slayer |''Buffy the Vampire Slayer ''and]] its spin-off, ''Angel''. His character | Marsters' is best known for his performances as the vampire Spike in [[Buffy the Vampire Slayer |''Buffy the Vampire Slayer ''and]] its spin-off, ''Angel''. His character used the alias "The Doctor" in the Season 6 episode [[w:c:buffy:As You Were|''As You Were'']] of ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'', though his actions bore no similiarities to the namesake. As Spike, Marsters affected a convincing British accent; he often appears on fan "wish lists" of potential actors to play [[the Doctor]]. | ||
Another noted role is as King Piccolo in ''Dragonball Evolution''. | Another noted role is as King Piccolo in ''Dragonball Evolution''. | ||
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Marsters has a recurring role as extremist leader Barnabas Greeley in the ''Battlestar Galactica'' prequel series, ''Caprica'', which began airing in North America in 2010. He reteams with Torchwood star [[Naoko Mori]] in SYFY's new series ''Three Inches'' in 2011. | Marsters has a recurring role as extremist leader Barnabas Greeley in the ''Battlestar Galactica'' prequel series, ''Caprica'', which began airing in North America in 2010. He reteams with Torchwood star [[Naoko Mori]] in SYFY's new series ''Three Inches'' in 2011. | ||
Besides acting, Marsters is a guitarist. He has a son named Sullivan born in 1996. | |||
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