Biography
Who is James Maslow?
Early life and education
Born in New York City, James David Maslow grew up in La Jolla, California. He started singing training at age six within the San Diego Children's Choir. During his school years, he attended several local institutions including Muirlands Middle School and the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts.
He gained early stage experience with a role in the San Diego Opera production of La bohème at age ten. Later, he portrayed lead roles in school productions such as Grease and Les Miserables. He finished his high school education at the Coronado School of the Arts in 2007.
Television and acting career
James Maslow made his acting debut in 2008 with a role on iCarly. His breakout opportunity arrived when he auditioned for a Nickelodeon sitcom. He secured the role of James Diamond on the show Big Time Rush, which premiered in 2009. Alongside his acting, he became a member of the real-life boy band of the same name.
Beyond his work with Nickelodeon, he appeared in films like The Frozen Ground in 2013 and the television movie Seeds of Yesterday in 2015. He also starred as Kevin Mohr in the Sony Crackle series Sequestered. In 2019, he joined the cast of the independent film We Need to Talk alongside Emily Bett Rickards.
Reality television and competition
James Maslow has competed in several high-profile reality television competitions. In 2014, he participated in the eighteenth season of Dancing with the Stars. Partnered with Peta Murgatroyd, he achieved a fourth-place finish and earned the first perfect score of that season for his performance to the song Let It Go.
Later, in 2018, he appeared as a houseguest on the first American edition of Celebrity Big Brother. He remained in the competition until day 24, ultimately finishing in sixth place.
Musical endeavors
As a musician, James Maslow has balanced his work in the band Big Time Rush with a solo career. The group released albums including B.T.R., which was certified Gold by the RIAA, and Elevate. He contributed to the songwriting for multiple tracks on the band's second album.
Since 2015, he has released solo music including the single Lies and his debut album How I Like It in 2017. He has continued to release singles such as Love U Sober and collaborate with other artists. In 2021, the members of Big Time Rush reunited to release new music, including the single Call It Like I See It, and launched The Forever Tour in 2022.
Personal life and engagements
James Maslow has been a vocal supporter of Israel, frequently using his public platform to express his views on current events. In his personal life, he has shared updates about his relationships and milestones.
In May 2025, he announced his engagement to his long-time girlfriend named Caitlin. He remains active in both his acting and musical pursuits, balancing projects across film, television, and recording studios.
Birthday and age
James Maslow was born on July 16, 1990, which makes James 36 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. James shares the date with 32 other famous people.
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