James Horan is an American character actor.
Horan has appeared in many television programs and films. He has starred in several soap operas, including Guiding Light as Detective Kirk Winters in 1980âÂÂ1981, Another World as Denny Hobson (1981âÂÂ1982), General Hospital as Brett Madison (1985âÂÂ1987), and All My Children as Creed Kelly (1988âÂÂ1989). In 1982, Horan subbed for Larkin Malloy who had been injured in a car accident, playing Sky Whitney on The Edge of Night while Malloy recuperated. Years later, Horan originated the role of Clay Alden on Loving, playing that part from 1989 to 1991. When the role was recast several years later, Malloy assumed the role.
Horan also appeared in four of the Star Trek spin-off series. He appeared twice in ' in 1993, first in the episode "", and later in the episode "". In 1997, he appeared on ' in the episode "" and on ' n the episodes "In Purgatory's Shadow" and "By Inferno's Light". Horan had a recurring role in the first two seasons of ' as the enigmatic figure whom fans called "Future Guy".
Horan's television guest appearances include roles on Werewolf, Remington Steele, Zorro, Melrose Place, Lost and '. He appeared on a season 6 episode of 24.
In addition to his television and film work, Horan has provided voices for several video games, including several Star Trek and Star Wars games. He also provided the voice for the antagonist Skull Face in '. In 2012, he appeared as the sheriff in commercials for 5-hour Energy.