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James Duval

James Duval
Photo: Flickr user "Tica Productions" · CC BY 2.0

About

James "Jimmy" Edward Duval (born September 10, 1972, in Detroit) is an American actor who first gained attention through Gregg Araki's so-called Teenage Apocalypse trilogy (Totally F***ed Up, The Doom Generation, Nowhere). He later became widely recognized for playing Miguel in Independence Day, Frank in the cult favorite Donnie Darko, and Singh in Go, and has since built a long career in independent and genre film alongside regular appearances at U.S. fan conventions.

Born:
10 September 1972 (54 years)
Place of birth:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
100+
film and television roles according to IMDb

What's new

  • 2026

    Duval will appear in a new role as a court clerk in the film I Want Your Sex.

  • 2026-09

    The actor is announced as a guest at the Roboto Toy Fest fan event, where he will perform on September 13.

  • 2026

    Duval is listed among the guests of St. Louis Horror Con in 2026.

  • 2026

    His upcoming events include participation in Columbus Horror Con and Louisville Horror Con.

  • 2024-10

    In an interview for Dread Central, Duval looked back and evaluated his collaboration with Gregg Araki on the Teen Apocalypse trilogy.

Tracks

Donnie Darkorole of Franka, cult film from 2001
Independence Dayrole of Miguel, Hollywood blockbuster from 1996
The Doom Generation / Nowhere / Totally F***ed UpGregg Araki trilogy, acting debut and breakthrough
Gorole of Singh

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