James Woods - Poker Player

Biography

James Woods is an American actor and a professional poker player. He is known for his extraordinary performance in Holywood and has won several awards and recognition for his performance. He has also made his mark in poker through his skills at the poker table. Let’s explore his background and his poker journey.

Background

James Wood was born on April 18, 1947, in Vernal, Utah. His father was an army intelligence officer, and his mother was a preschool teacher. He was outstanding in his academics. He earned a scholarship to MIT and pursued political science. He also loved storytelling and hence ventured into acting.

Hollywood Saga

James Woods became a household name with his role in Once Upon a Time in America and Casino. He earned two Academy Award nominations and has won three Emmy awards and a Golden Globe award.

James Woods Poker Career

In early 2000, James started playing poker. His family used to play poker together, and the friendly game made him interested, and he mastered it. By the mid-2000s, he regularly started playing high-stakes poker with fellow celebrities. These were PLOs with $25/$50 stakes and a cap.

He played in the 2006 World Series of Poker (WSOP) and cashed in several events, which put him on the map in the tournament world. In the 2015 WSOP, he cashed in the $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em and $1,000 Senior’s No-Limit Hold’em Championship.

Charity and Philanthropy

Along with playing poker, he has been actively involved in charity events. In 2017 and 2019, he helped raise substantial funds for a cause.

James Woods Net Worth

James Woods's total live earnings are $431,068.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was James Woods famous for?

James Wood is famous for films such as Once Upon a Time in America, Ghosts of Mississippi, Salvador and Casino and as the Disney villain Hades in Hercules.