In 2006, American actor James Roday and actress Maggie Lawson started a relationship. They met on the set of the American comedy series Psych, where they played lovers.
Shawn Spencer, a freelance consultant, was played by Roday, and Juliet “Jules” O’Hara, a junior detective with the Santa Barbara Police Department, was played by Lawson. On the other hand, their on-screen romance that turned into real-life love couldn’t last more than 7 years.
Fast facts
| Full name | James David Rodriguez |
| date of birth | April 4, 1976 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Height/How tall? | 5 feet 9 inches |
| Profession | Actor |
| Father’s name | Jaime “Jim” Rodriguez |
| Mother’s name | Irene Rodríguez |
| Gender identity | Male |
| Is he married? | Not |
| Is he gay? | Not |
| Netto value | 10 million dollars |
James Roday Net Worth
James Roday’s net worth is around $10 million as of December 2023.
Relationship of Maggie Lawson and James Roday
James Roday and Maggie Lawson’s on-screen romance became a real-life relationship. The on-screen couple started dating in 2006. However, unlike the series, the relationship did not last forever. They ended their seven-year relationship in 2014, without explaining why.
After the breakup, the ex-girlfriend got married
Maggie Lawson found a new man in her life after splitting from Psycho co-star James Roday in early 2014. According to Worldation, she met him on the set of the ABC sitcom Back in the Game. Lawson played Terry Gannon Jr. in the series, and Koldyke played Dick Sligbaugh. Lawson and Koldyke married in August 2015 after getting engaged in November 2014. However, the marriage did not last long; they divorced in early 2017, just two years after their wedding.
James Roday
Is James Roday Dating Anyone?
James Roday has not been linked to anyone since his divorce from his on-screen wife and real-life ex-girlfriend, Maggie Lawson. Fans of Roday and Lawson, on the other hand, want them to rekindle their romance.
Having said that, the Coming Soon star seems to be concentrating on her acting career. As of 2018, he plays a prominent lead role in ABC’s American family drama, A Million Little Things, opposite teenage actress Lizzy Greene.
He plays Gary Mendez in the series, a character with a deflective humor and complete control over his emotions. The third season of the series will premiere on November 19, 2020.
His filmography, TV shows and net worth
James Roday is an American actor best known for his role as Shawn Spencer on the USA Network television series Psych (2006–2014) and its spinoffs. He grew up in San Antonio, Texas, where he was born on April 4, 1976. He attended Taft High School in Texas.
Later, the Psycho star earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree after studying theater at New York University’s Experimental Theater Wing. During his studies, Roday was the lead vocalist and keyboardist of the band Dogberry. He even recorded the band’s single, 24 Hours, with his bandmate as a tribute to ‘The Sundays’.
He started his acting career as a result of his passion and interest in the performing arts. He first appeared in plays such as Three Sisters, A Distinguished Wedding and Severity’s Mistress. In 1999, he made his debut alongside Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds in the film Coming Soon. His big break came in July 2006, when the USA Network original series Psych premiered. The series was a hit, and ended in 2014 after eight seasons.
The Fortune Rookie actor also directed several episodes of Psych as well as Gravy, Quest for Truth, Rosewood and Into The Dark. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the Texas native has a net worth of $10 million as a result of his successful career. He is also the co-founder of RED DOG SQUADRON, a non-profit LA theater company.
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