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Bryton James

Bryton James
James in 2015
Born
Bryton Eric McClure

(1986-08-17) August 17, 1986 (age 38)[1]
Lakewood, California, U.S.[1]
Other namesBryton
OccupationActor
Years active1990–present
Notable workRichie Crawford on Family Matters (1990–1998)
Devon Hamilton in The Young and the Restless (2004–present)
Spouse
Ashley Leisinger
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(m. 2011; div. 2014)​
PartnerBrytni Sarpy (2019–2023)

Bryton McClure (born August 17, 1986), also credited as Bryton James and mononymously as Bryton, is an American musical theater, film and television actor. As a child actor, he played Richie Crawford on the ABC/CBS sitcom Family Matters. He currently plays Devon Hamilton on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless for which he won two Daytime Emmy Awards.

Early life

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James was born in Lakewood, California, to Eric McClure (1961–2016)[2] and Bette McClure, and raised in Fullerton, California.[3] Bryton was exposed to music early in life through his father, who was a musician, songwriter, and music producer.[4][3]

Career

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James started in show business when he was two years old.[4] He appeared in commercials and magazine ads, including one with singer Michael Jackson.[4] At the age of four, he began portraying Richie Crawford on the sitcom Family Matters,[4] where he appeared from 1990 to 1997 in over 200 episodes.[5] He has portrayed Devon Hamilton on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless since June 2004.[5] He won the 2007 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series, and earned nominations for the same award in 2006 and 2008.[5][6] After being nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series from 2005 through 2008, James won the award in 2009.[5][7]

James was a guest star in the drama The Vampire Diaries during its second season as warlock Luka Martin. He voices Jason James/Z-Strap on Nicktoons animated series Zevo-3 and Virgil Hawkins/Static in the Cartoon Network series Young Justice: Invasion. He has provided the voice of Mark Surge in Hero Factory. His credits also include voice acting work as Freddie on the animated series The Kids from Room 402, Mowgli on The Jungle Book CD-ROM,[5] and Zare Leonis on Star Wars Rebels. Additionally, James was a recording artist and performed on Disney Channel and other U.S. and international networks.[5]

In July 2018, it was announced that James had joined the cast of Nickelodeon's animated series, Glitch Techs.[8] In 2020, he won the Daytime Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor in a drama series for The Young and the Restless.

Personal life

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James married Ashley Leisinger on March 16, 2011. The ceremony was officiated by his The Young and the Restless co-star Christian LeBlanc.[9] In June 2014, James confirmed that he and Leisinger have since divorced but are still close friends.[10] He began dating his co-star Brytni Sarpy in May 2019.[11][12][13]

James is best friends with his The Young and the Restless co-star Christel Khalil,[14] saying about their friendship: "Christel and I have practically grown up together and have experienced some of the same things in our adult lives. We've always had each other's backs. I'm an only child and Christel is the closest thing I have to a sibling."[15][16] James is the godfather to Khalil's son, Michael Caden.[17] He is also godfather to his other The Young and the Restless co-star, Daniel Goddard's eldest son, Ford.[18]

James is a spokesperson for many charitable organizations and founded RADDKids (Recording Artists, Actors, and Athletes Against Drunk Driving) in 1996.[5]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1990–1997 Family Matters Richie Crawford Series regular, seasons 2 to 7, recurring, season 8 to 9
1998 Smart Guy Cory Episode: "Bad Boy"
1999 The Kids from Room 402 Freddie Fay Voice, episode: "Son of Einstein"[19]
2004–present The Young and the Restless Devon Hamilton Series regular
2009 The Intruders Cory Minor role
2010–2011 Zevo-3 Jason James/Z-Strap Voice, main role
2010 LEGO HERO Factory: Rise of the Rookies Surge Voice, television film
2010–2011 The Vampire Diaries Luka Martin Recurring, 7 episodes
2010–2013 Hero Factory Mark Surge Voice, miniseries[19]
2012–2014 Winx Club Roy, additional voices Voice[19]
2013 Miles Across the Sea Eli Voice, episode: "Bed-Headed Fred"
2013–2022 Young Justice Virgil Hawkins/Static, M'Chiste Voice, recurring role[19]
2014–15 Star Wars Rebels Zare Leonis Voice, 2 episodes[19]
2015 DC Super Friends Cyborg Voice, 7 episodes[19]
2021–2022 Pacific Rim: The Black Corey Voice[19]
2022 Tales of the Jedi Village Brother Voice, episode: "Resolve"[19]

Video games

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Year Title Role Notes
2000 The Jungle Book Groove Party Mowgli Also known as The Jungle Book Rhythm N'Groove

Audio books

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Year Title Role
2015 Rain of the Ghosts Charlie Dauphin

Awards and nominations

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List of awards and nominations for Bryton James
Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
1998 Young Artist Award The Michael Landon Award —
Outstanding Contribution to Youth Through Television 		Himself Won [20]
2005 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series The Young and the Restless Nominated
2006 Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless Nominated [21]
2006 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series The Young and the Restless Nominated
2007 Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless Won [22]
2007 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series The Young and the Restless Nominated
2008 Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless Nominated [23]
2008 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series The Young and the Restless Won
2009 Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless Nominated [24]
2009 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series The Young and the Restless Won
2010 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series The Young and the Restless Nominated
2012 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series The Young and the Restless Nominated
2013 Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless Nominated [25]
2016 Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless Nominated [26]
2019 Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless Nominated [27]
2020 Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless Won [28]
2021 Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless Nominated [29]
2021 Soap Awards France Best International Actor The Young and the Restless Nominated [30]
2022 Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless Nominated
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References

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  1. ^ a b "Bryton James Bio". Soap Opera Digest. Archived from the original on September 15, 2013. Retrieved May 15, 2013.
  2. ^ Dionne, Ashley (May 30, 2019). "The Young and the Restless Star Bryton James Talks the Past, Present, and Future as he Celebrates the 15th Anniversary of Devon Hamilton". TVSource Magazine. SoSource Media, LLC. p. 2. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  3. ^ a b Owens, Devin (May 28, 2018). "Bryton Early". Interviews. Soap Opera Digest. 43 (22). American Media, Inc.: 40–43.
  4. ^ a b c d "Meet Bryton McClure". Allegheny Times. April 6, 1992. Retrieved May 15, 2013.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g "Bryton James". CBS.com. Retrieved May 15, 2013.
  6. ^ Harris, Beth (June 16, 2007). "Barker caps career with Daytime Emmy win". USA Today. Associated Press. Retrieved May 15, 2013.
  7. ^ "NAACP Awards "AMC," "Y&R"". Soapnet. 2009. Archived from the original on June 29, 2013. Retrieved May 15, 2013.
  8. ^ Young, Candace (July 19, 2018). "Bryton James Joins Nickelodeon's Glitch Techs". Soaps.sheknows.com. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
  9. ^ Owens, Devin (November 1, 2011). "Bryton Future". Soap Opera Digest. 36 (44). American Media, Inc.: 42–45.
  10. ^ Owens, Devin (June 23, 2014). "Teen Speed". Soap Opera Digest. 39 (25). American Media, Inc.
  11. ^ Young, Candace (May 26, 2020). "Real-Life Young & Restless Couple Bryton James and Brytni Sarpy Share Photos to Mark One-Year Anniversary". Soaps.com. SheKnows Media. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  12. ^ "Real-Life Status". Comings and Goings. Soap Opera Digest. 45 (10). American Media, Inc.: 13. March 9, 2020.
  13. ^ Bazarian, Charlene (March 21, 2020). "Life Isn't A Short Race: An Interview With Actress Brytni Sarpy". Womenfitness.net. p. 2. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
  14. ^ "Happy birthday to this amazing mother and woman!!". Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Instagram.com. November 30, 2014.
  15. ^ Soap Stars Roundup Question. Soap Opera Digest. January 25, 2016, pg. 72
  16. ^ "If I could dream up the best sister in the world, she wouldn't come close to my real one". Archived from the original on December 24, 2021.. Instagram.com. April 11, 2015.
  17. ^ "Caden I Am Your Godfather". Archived from the original on December 24, 2021.. Instagram.com. November 21, 2015.
  18. ^ "My Other Godson Ford". Archived from the original on December 24, 2021.. Instagram.com. September 27, 2015.
  19. ^ a b c d e f g h "Bryton James (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 22, 2023. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
  20. ^ "19th Youth In Film Awards". YoungArtistAwards.org. Archived from the original on December 22, 2016. Retrieved March 31, 2011.
  21. ^ "The 33rd Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations". New York: emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. February 8, 2006. Archived from the original on May 19, 2013. Retrieved May 5, 2013.
  22. ^ "The 2007 Daytime Emmy Award Winners". Los Angeles: PopSugar Entertainment. June 18, 2007. Archived from the original on December 22, 2013. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
  23. ^ "The 35th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations". National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. New York: emmyonline.org. April 30, 2008. Archived from the original on September 29, 2013. Retrieved May 5, 2013.
  24. ^ "The 36th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations". New York: emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. May 14, 2009. Retrieved May 5, 2013.
  25. ^ "The 40th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations". New York: emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. May 1, 2013. Archived from the original on June 6, 2013. Retrieved May 1, 2013.
  26. ^ "The 43rd Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations" (PDF). New York City: emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. March 24, 2016. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 17, 2016. Retrieved March 24, 2016.
  27. ^ "The 46th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Nominations" (PDF). New York: emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. 2018. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
  28. ^ "The 47th Annual Daytime Emmy Award Winners" (PDF). New York: emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. June 26, 2020. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  29. ^ "The 48th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Nominations". New York: emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. 2020. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
  30. ^ "Soap Awards France 2021: Demain nous appartient, Ici tout commence, Les mystères de l'amour... votez pour votre série préférée!". France: toutelatele.com and Médiamétrie. November 15, 2021. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  31. ^ "The 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Nominations" (PDF). New York: emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. 2022. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
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