James Landry Hébert is a 40-year-old American actor, writer, producer, and stuntman with a career that has lasted over a decade. He has interpreted several roles in films and series such as Taken (2017), Stranger Things (2017), Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), and 1883 (2021-2022).
As his fame continues to take charge, Hebert who is also known as Jamie has proven that his creativity, persistence, and talent are exactly what movie lovers need. Beyond these, there are several other facts about the actor to be explored here.
Interesting Facts About James Landry Hébert
1. The Actor was Born in Lafayette and not New Orleans as Widely Believed
Numerous sources have given New Orleans, Louisiana as the actor’s birthplace. However, he stated in an interview that he was born in Lafayette but considers New Orleans his home because he was able to live out his talent over there.
He was born James Landry Hébert on 4 October 1984.
2. James Landry Hébert Was Orphaned at a Very Young Age
Jamie lost both his parents when he was only a child. The account of their deaths is elusive to the media. Following this, he lived with his aunt for some years before he was adopted by a Chitimacha couple, Ted and Rhonda Darden who were on an Indian reservation program.
The Chitimacha couple got him enrolled in a tribal school in Chitimacha which made him the first non-native student in the school. James was able to relate to their culture and also developed the art of storytelling. Later, he earned his college degree in theater at Louisiana State University.
3. His Passion For Acting Was Ignited at a Very Age
James developed a passion for acting at a very tender age even though he wasn’t born into it. According to the actor, a few months after his parent’s death, some actors came to shoot a movie in his hometown of Lafayette, Louisiana.
Be that as it may, his cousin was selected to be a part of the movie The Apostle (1997) and as a result, James’ passion for acting was kindled. He realized that even though he was an orphan from the local town of Bayou he could also be in movies.
4. James Landry Hébert Worked as a Cast Assistant for Over Three Years
For some reason, Hollywood became interested in James’ Hometown and many of their shootings were done in Louisiana. As it turns out, Hebert was selected as a stand-in and photo double for Brad Pitt in the movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008). After this, he was offered a day job to work alongside one of the best casting directors in Louisiana, Elizabeth Coulon.
Interestingly, Elizabeth made him her casting assistant for over three years, and later her casting associate. According to James, his position allowed him to read the principal roles of actors and also learned from their life experiences.
5. His Role in Step Two Was Relatable to his Real Life Experience
While movies are fictional stories, a lot of actors have gone through the same storyline. James made it known that after reading the script of Step Two, he was able to relate to the characters, James and Webb who just like him were trying to find a home.
The first character James was coincidentally his namesake. Apart from that, the character had lost a lot of family members at a young age which was relatable to him. On the other hand, Webb, also an orphan was finding a place to call home and was overwhelmed with the feeling of loneliness.
In all this, James understood that though his life experiences were hurtful, they could be useful tools to get into movie characters. He considers the phenomenon of acting a private life in a public space. Some of his notable works include:
- Stanger Things
- Westworld
- Once Upon a Time
6. The 40-Year-Old is an Original Story Teller
The art of storytelling was introduced to James when he was enrolled at the Chitimacha tribal school. He was able to connect to the cultural practices and beliefs of his people. Also, he was able to relate better with them. As a way of portraying a better picture of this ancient and traditional art, James formed an original storytelling platform in collaboration with Hollywood filmmakers.
The platform was designed to give life to storytelling and teach native youths how to use the secret tool. James revealed that he would be honored to have the story of his life and adoption by locals being watched as a movie someday. Additionally, the program aims at preserving the culture of the village that raised him as a dynamic storyteller.
7. He Had a Committed Longterm Relationship but is not Married
The Once Upon the Time actor leads a very private life. However, it is certain that he is not married at the time of this report.
Nonetheless, James was previously in a committed relationship that lasted for about five years before they parted ways. In an interview, James recalled that after his breakup, he felt alone and deserted.
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8. The Actor is an Environmental Activist
James is known for his fight for mother nature against the Standing Rock pipeline and the climate effect. The actor committed his time, influence, and affluence to this effect. His contributions alongside star actress Jennifer Beals were able to provide an apartment for the cold water rescue team.
9. James Landry Hébert is Worth $2 Million
James Landry Hébert earns considerably well from his career as an actor and also as a storyteller. The actor has made appearances in over 24 movies.
At the moment, his net worth is still being calculated even though it has been given varying figures by many sites which aren’t reliable. Nonetheless, it’s safe to say that the 40 -year-old is worth at least $2 million.
Other famous people who have this net worth include Jake Sandvig and Lena Nersesian.
10. His Height is the Same as Brad Pitt’s
The 1883 actor stands at 5 feet 11 inches which is considered tall. While height may have an impact on the roles an actor takes, he has not revealed whether his height has an impact on his career.
Nonetheless, he stood in as a double for the 5 feet 11 inches tall Brad Pitt in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. If this is anything to go by, then his height has helped to push his career forward.
