Jean St. James

Growing up on a farm in a small Kansas town, Jean was somewhat isolated and, consequently, caught up in a whirlwind of make-believe. It was no wonder the most rewarding experiences she had in high school and college (Kansas State University) were the plays and productions in which she was involved. The choice to act professionally was a natural progression. Jean is eternally grateful to the Director of Theatre at KSU, Joel Climenhaga, who encouraged her to go professional and inspired her to fulfill dreams beyond what she imagined possible. For more than 30 years, Jean has worked as a SAG actor with over 100 credits to her name, including hit shows like THE KOMINSKY METHOD, MOM, HAWAII 5-O, and many, many others. At the same time, she raised her son as a single mom and ran her own business where she produced workshop events for the entertainment industry. She also owns DON'T SHOOT YOURSELF, a self-tape audition company where she coaches and tapes actors. In September of 2019, Jean won