James Morosini

James Morosini
Born
James Charles Morosini

1989 or 1990 (age 36–37)
Tampa Bay, Florida, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Southern California
Occupations
  • Actor
  • director
  • screenwriter
Years active2013–present
RelativesDana Reeve (aunt)

James Morosini (born 1989 or 1990) is an American actor and filmmaker.

Early life and career

Morosini was born and raised in Tampa, Florida, the son of Deborah Morosini and Claudio Lichtenthal, a ski instructor. His father is a Jewish emigrant from Argentina. His maternal aunt was actress Dana Reeve. He earned a bachelor's degree from the USC School of Cinematic Arts.

In 2022, Morosini wrote, directed and starred in I Love My Dad, which he based on his own experiences. He starred in It's What's Inside, which premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. In July 2024, it was announced that Morosini had written and would direct the psychological horror film, Mommy's Home for Lionsgate Films.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2013 The Hands You Shake Mason
2015 Textbook Adulthood Reggie
2018 Threesomething Isaac Also writer and director
2022 I Love My Dad Franklin
2024 It's What's Inside Cyrus
2025 Terrestrial Ryan Competed in 29th Fantasia International Film Festival in Cheval Noir.

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2013 Hart of Dixie Jason Episode: "Why Don't We Get Drunk?"
2014 Sex Sent Me to the ER Frank Episode: "Game Over"
2015 Criminal Minds David Whitfield Episode: "Awake"
2016 NAMCAR Night Race Manny Episode: "Pilot"
2016 Single Minded James 3 episodes
2016 Typical Rick Door Guy Episode: "Up in the Club"
2016 Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Guy Episode: "Why Is Josh's Ex-Girlfriend Eating Carbs?"
2016 The Great Indoors Dixon Episode: "No Bad Ideas"
2016 American Horror Story: Roanoke Bob Kinnaman 1 episodes
2017 American Horror Story: Cult R.J. 2 episodes
2016–2018 Loosely Exactly Nicole Chaz 5 episodes
2017 Son of Zorn Eli Episode: "All Hail Son of Zorn"
2017 Feud Bart Episode: "Hagsploitation"
2018 Lethal Weapon Tyler Thatcher Episode: "Jesse's Girl"
2018 Daddy Issues Elija Television film
2018 Foursome Hugh 10 episodes
2021 The Sex Lives of College Girls Dalton 6 episodes

References

  1. 1 2 Riley, Janelle (August 4, 2022). "How James Morosini Turned Being Catfished by His Father Into New Film 'I Love My Dad'". Variety. Retrieved October 16, 2024. Most recently seen in "The Sex Life of College Girls," the 32-year-old actor's previous venture behind the camera was...
  2. ↑ "Deborah Morosini and Claudio Lichtenthal Wed". The New York Times. September 18, 1988.
  3. 1 2 Morris, Bob (August 12, 2022). "When Your Girlfriend Is Your Father". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
  4. ↑ Higgins, John (December 11, 2022). "I Love My Dad – New comedy starring Patton Oswalt and James Morosini set for UK release". Film and TV Now. Archived from the original on April 25, 2023. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  5. ↑ Stinson, Katherine (December 9, 2021). "What Happened to Coach Dalton on 'The Sex Lives of College Girls'?". Distractify. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
  6. ↑ Fallon, Kevin (March 13, 2022). "The Hollywood Actor Who Was Catfished by His Dad Posing as a Hot Girl". The Daily Beast. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
  7. ↑ Fleming, Mike Jr. (January 22, 2024). "Netflix Lands Sundance Title It's What's Inside; $17M For Worldwide Rights Sets Fest High Bar". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  8. ↑ Grobar, Matt (July 18, 2024). "James Morosini To Direct Psychological Horror Film Mommy's Home For Lionsgate". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  9. ↑ Matt Minton (May 8, 2025). "Steve Pink's 'Terrestrial' and Julie Pacino's 'I Live Here Now' Among Fantasia 2025 First Wave Line-Up (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 4, 2025.