James Howard Woods (born April 18, 1947) is an
American actor and producer. He is often known for villainous roles, and appeared in a variety of films, including
The Onion Field (1979),
Once Upon a Time in America (1984),
Salvador (1986),
Casino (1995),
Nixon (1995),
Ghosts of Mississippi (1996),
Hercules (1997) and
White House Down (2013). On television, he is known for acting in
Shark (2006–2008).