James Price(1969-2011)
- Actor
James Price had enough energy to power a small fleet of motor vehicles.
It was a fuel that burned full-throttle, ignited by the power and passion
of his performance.
James Price Jr., affectionately called "Fat James" by his peers at the World Famous Comedy Store, was at the forefront of the next generation of larger than life comedians. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, an erratic childhood propelled James to the stage. Never quite being able to establish roots in one place, James formed a close friendship with his father and found refuge in the theatre. His father's love of Doo Wop music and everything 1950's was passed along to James. An accomplished singer, James opened for acts as varied as Tim McGraw, The Temptations and childhood hero and Doo Wop legend Bobby Vee. Combining his love for theatre and music, James was once recognized as one of the top Elvis Presley impersonators in the nation.
Always looking to the legends of the past to predict his future, James followed the sage advice of George Burns who said "I'd rather be a failure at something I love than a success at something I hate" and decided to pursue his true passion: comedy. James risked it all by leaving Keene, New Hampshire, the one place that finally felt like home. Upon arriving in Hollywood James immediately enrolled in classes at the renowned Second City Training Center and found a job at the World Famous Comedy Store. It took little time for James to make his presence felt on the Hollywood comedy circuit. Movies and television quickly followed his stage success.
James Price Jr., affectionately called "Fat James" by his peers at the World Famous Comedy Store, was at the forefront of the next generation of larger than life comedians. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, an erratic childhood propelled James to the stage. Never quite being able to establish roots in one place, James formed a close friendship with his father and found refuge in the theatre. His father's love of Doo Wop music and everything 1950's was passed along to James. An accomplished singer, James opened for acts as varied as Tim McGraw, The Temptations and childhood hero and Doo Wop legend Bobby Vee. Combining his love for theatre and music, James was once recognized as one of the top Elvis Presley impersonators in the nation.
Always looking to the legends of the past to predict his future, James followed the sage advice of George Burns who said "I'd rather be a failure at something I love than a success at something I hate" and decided to pursue his true passion: comedy. James risked it all by leaving Keene, New Hampshire, the one place that finally felt like home. Upon arriving in Hollywood James immediately enrolled in classes at the renowned Second City Training Center and found a job at the World Famous Comedy Store. It took little time for James to make his presence felt on the Hollywood comedy circuit. Movies and television quickly followed his stage success.
