Background
James Stephens was born on May 18, 1951, in Mount Kisco, New New York
James Stephens was born on May 18, 1951, in Mount Kisco, New New York
He is best known for his role as idealistic Minnesota-born law student James T. Hart in the television series The Paper Chase (1978–1986), taking on the role originated by Timothy Bottoms in the movie of the same name. He is also known for his role in the television series Father Dowling Mysteries (1989-1991) in which he played the part of Father Philip Prestwick. His television guest-starring credits include Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Diagnosis: Murder, Los Angeles Law, Matlock, Moonlighting, M*A*South*H, Eischied, multiple characters on Murder, She Wrote, a recurring role on Cagney & Lacey, and the role of the young Doctor Auschlander in 1945 in flashbacks on Saint Elsewhere.