Brad James

Brad James (born July 7, 1981) is an American actor. James is best known for his role as Todd in the sitcom Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse. He spent four years as a U.S. Marine serving in combat units. Although known for being athletic and performing his own stunts in films, James is working with an ankle that never healed properly after he broke it in late 2000, while serving in the US Marine Corps. During his time of service, he studied the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, LINE training combat system, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Career James has appeared in many commercials for national brands including Walmart, AutoTrader.com and BlackBerry. In his first credited speaking role on-screen, he played the lead role of John Merser in Maverick Entertainment's Champion Road. In 2013, James won the Georgia's "Best Actor" award at the Georgia Entertainment Gala.

Personal life James and actress Keshia Knight Pulliam were married in an intimate ceremony in September 2021. They began dating in 2019 after meeting on the set of the television movie Pride and Prejudice: Atlanta. In December 2022, it was announced that Knight Pulliam was pregnant, and she gave birth to their son in April 2023. Additionally, James is the stepfather to Ella (born 2017), Knight Pulliam's daughter with ex-husband, retired National Football League player Edgerton Hartwell. James also has another child from a previous marriage.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 2008 Champion Road Jonathan Merser Video 2009 4 Minutes Speed Daters 2010 Lost Without You David Landeryou Short Champion Road: Arena Jonathan Merser 2012 The Black Book Detective Chase Austin Short Rhythm Dr. Brad Taylor Short Forbidden Steven Giles Short Parental Guidance Officer Chernin Thy Will Be Done Omega 2013 The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia Prentiss Prisoners Officer Carter Angry Insecure Men Aiden Short Emma Mae Tell Guy Short 2014 Comeback Dad Spence C.I.G.A.R. Ken 2015 Skinned Michael What Love Will Make You Do Joe When I Hold My Ears Danny Jones Zodiac Sign Antonio 2016 The Choice Ben For the Love of Christmas Owen Cotton The Rookie & the Rat Zack Short 2017 Walk Away from Love Ray 2018 When It Comes Around Dexter The Other Side Allen Turner 2019 His, Hers, and The Truth Alan 2020 Somebody's in My House - 2021 Fruits of the Heart Jonathan 2022 The Love We Had Anthony Stevenson Sons 2 the Grave R.D. Single Not Searching Tim 2023 Dashing Through the Snow Theo Garrick 2024 Shirley Huey P. Newton Nothing Even Matters Travis Boyd

Television Year Title Role Notes 2009 Meet the Browns Jacob Episode: "Meet the Parents" 2010 The Vampire Diaries Tow Truck Driver Episode: "Memory Lane" 2011 Let's Stay Together Shaun Episode: "Dirty Scraps of Leather" One Tree Hill Guy Episode: "The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get" Teen Wolf Vice Principal Episode: "Wolf Moon" Single Ladies Dante Episode: "Cry Me a River" & "Indecent Proposal" Reed Between the Lines Boris Episode: "Let's Talk About Boys in Tights" 2011–16 Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse Todd Main cast (season 1–4), guest (season 5) 2012 The Rickey Smiley Show Kwame Episode: "Cleaning Crisis" 2013 Devious Maids Bobby D Episode: "Making Your Bed" Marry Me for Christmas Adam TV movie 2014 Daddy's Home - TV movie First Impression Scorpion Kiss TV movie Love the One You're With - TV movie Hart of Dixie Vince Episode: "Back in the Saddle Again" 2015 Born Again Virgin Andre Episode: "Slaying Your Dragons" Make Time 4 Love Sean Episode: "Make Time 4 Love Ep. 1" 2016 NCIS: New Orleans Kevin Heller Episode: "Suspicious Minds" Merry Christmas, Baby Adam TV movie 2017 The New Edition Story David Vaughn Episode: "Part 1" Underground Bo Episode: "Nok Aaut" & "28" 2017–18 Superstition Calvin Hastings Main cast2019 American Soul Professor Haygood Recurring cast (season 1) Pride and Prejudice: Atlanta Mr. Bingley TV movie 2019–23 A House Divided Cameron Sanders, Jr. Main cast 2020–21 Outer Banks Agent Bratcher Guest (season 1), recurring cast (season 2) 2021 A Chestnut Family Christmas Malcolm Butler TV movie 2022 Girlfriendship Kareem Benjamin TV movie A New Orleans Noel Anthony Brown TV movie2024 Christmas in the Friendly Skies Larry TV Movie