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Bryton James
James in 2015
Born
Bryton Eric McClure

(1986-08-17)August 17, 1986(age 37)[1]
Lakewood, California,U.S.[1]
Other namesBryton
OccupationActor
Years active1990–present
Notable workRichie CrawfordonFamily Matters(1990–1998)
Devon HamiltoninThe 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 asBryton JamesandmononymouslyasBryton,is an American musical theater, film and television actor. As a child actor, he playedRichie Crawfordon theABC/CBSsitcomFamily Matters.He currently playsDevon Hamiltonon the CBS soap operaThe Young and the Restlessfor which he won twoDaytime Emmy Awards.

Early life[edit]

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

Career[edit]

James started in show business when he was two years old.[4]He appeared in commercials and magazine ads, including one with singerMichael Jackson.[4]At the age of four, he began portrayingRichie Crawfordon the sitcomFamily Matters,[4]where he appeared from 1990 to 1997 in over 200 episodes.[5]He has portrayedDevon Hamiltonon theCBSsoap operaThe Young and the Restlesssince June 2004.[5]He won the 2007Daytime Emmy AwardforOutstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series,and earned nominations for the same award in 2006 and 2008.[5][6]After being nominated for theNAACP Image AwardforOutstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Seriesfrom 2005 through 2008, James won the award in 2009.[5][7]

James was a guest star in the dramaThe Vampire Diariesduring its second season as warlock Luka Martin. He voices Jason James/Z-Strap onNicktoonsanimated seriesZevo-3andVirgil Hawkins/Staticin theCartoon NetworkseriesYoung Justice: Invasion.He has provided the voice of Mark Surge inHero Factory.His credits also include voice acting work as Freddie on theanimated seriesThe Kids from Room 402,MowglionThe Jungle BookCD-ROM,[5]and Zare Leonis onStar Wars Rebels.Additionally, James was a recording artist and performed onDisney Channeland other U.S. and international networks.[5]

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

Personal life[edit]

James married Ashley Leisinger on March 16, 2011. The ceremony was officiated by hisThe Young and the Restlessco-starChristian 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-starBrytni Sarpyin May 2019.[11][12][13]

James is best friends with hisThe Young and the Restlessco-starChristel 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 otherThe Young and the Restlessco-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[edit]

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[edit]

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

Audio books[edit]

Year Title Role
2015 Rain of the Ghosts Charlie Dauphin

Awards and nominations[edit]

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
[31]

References[edit]

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  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.RetrievedJune 1,2019.
  3. ^abOwens, Devin (May 28, 2018). "Bryton Early". Interviews.Soap Opera Digest.43(22).American Media, Inc.:40–43.
  4. ^abcd"Meet Bryton McClure".Allegheny Times.April 6, 1992.RetrievedMay 15,2013.
  5. ^abcdefg"Bryton James".CBS.com.RetrievedMay 15,2013.
  6. ^Harris, Beth (June 16, 2007)."Barker caps career with Daytime Emmy win".USA Today.Associated Press.RetrievedMay 15,2013.
  7. ^"NAACP Awards" AMC, "" Y&R "".Soapnet.2009. Archived fromthe originalon June 29, 2013.RetrievedMay 15,2013.
  8. ^Young, Candace (July 19, 2018)."Bryton James Joins Nickelodeon's Glitch Techs".Soaps.sheknows.com.RetrievedFebruary 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.RetrievedMay 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.RetrievedMarch 23,2020.
  14. ^"Happy birthday to this amazing mother and woman!!".Archived fromthe originalon 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 fromthe originalon December 24, 2021..Instagram.com.April 11, 2015.
  17. ^"Caden I Am Your Godfather".Archived fromthe originalon December 24, 2021..Instagram.com.November 21, 2015.
  18. ^"My Other Godson Ford".Archived fromthe originalon December 24, 2021..Instagram.com.September 27, 2015.
  19. ^abcdefgh"Bryton James (visual voices guide)".Behind The Voice Actors.RetrievedOctober 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 opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.
  20. ^"19th Youth In Film Awards".YoungArtistAwards.org.Archived fromthe originalon December 22, 2016.RetrievedMarch 31,2011.
  21. ^"The 33rd Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations".New York: emmyonline.org andNational Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.February 8, 2006. Archived fromthe originalon May 19, 2013.RetrievedMay 5,2013.
  22. ^"The 2007 Daytime Emmy Award Winners".Los Angeles: PopSugar Entertainment. June 18, 2007. Archived fromthe originalon December 22, 2013.RetrievedJune 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 fromthe originalon September 29, 2013.RetrievedMay 5,2013.
  24. ^"The 36th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations".New York: emmyonline.org andNational Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.May 14, 2009.RetrievedMay 5,2013.
  25. ^"The 40th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations".New York: emmyonline.org andNational Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.May 1, 2013. Archived fromthe originalon June 6, 2013.RetrievedMay 1,2013.
  26. ^"The 43rd Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations"(PDF).New York City:emmyonline.org andNational Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.March 24, 2016.Archived(PDF)from the original on April 17, 2016.RetrievedMarch 24,2016.
  27. ^"The 46th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Nominations"(PDF).New York: emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. 2018.RetrievedMarch 21,2018.
  28. ^"The 47th Annual Daytime Emmy Award Winners"(PDF).New York: emmyonline.org andNational Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.June 26, 2020.RetrievedJune 26,2020.
  29. ^"The 48th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Nominations".New York: emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. 2020.RetrievedMay 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 andMédiamétrie.November 15, 2021.RetrievedNovember 15,2021.
  31. ^"The 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Nominations"(PDF).New York: emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. 2022.RetrievedMay 5,2022.

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