Background
Cape, James Odies E. was born on November 18, 1947 in Detroit.
Cape, James Odies E. was born on November 18, 1947 in Detroit.
Student, Henry Ford Community College, 1975; Student, American Academy Dramatic Arts, New York City, 1976; Student, Pace University, 1978.
Trapeze artist Mills Brothers Circus, 1962. Skater Ice Capades, 1971-1972. Creator, director, instructor skating program City of Southfield, Michigan, 1972, 73.
Haute couture designer James E. Cape & Associates, Dearborn, since 1986. Member Marji Kunz scholarship award committee Wayne State University, Detroit.
Film reviewer Times-Herald Newspapers, 1989-1990. Clothing designs public in various magazines and newspapers. Creations for television and stage including the Emmys, The American Music Awards, Dick Clark-ABC Productions, Showtime Special Aretha, Trump Castle, Atlantic City, The Chicago Theater, Kennedy Center, Washington, Radio City Music Hall.Co-producer Eartha Kitt, A Night in Paris. Special commissioned designs various celebrities. Special publicity creations for Detroit Institute Arts, American Lung Association.Producer, host television show "Town Talk.".
Member American Federation of television and Radio Artists, Actors Equity, Society for Cinephiles.
Son of Odies E. and Juanita K. (Brandon) C.