History of James Ransone in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 1, 2026

James Ransone was an American actor recognized for his roles in both horror and drama productions. He gained prominence for portraying Ziggy Sobotka in the second season of 'The Wire' and Cpl. Josh Ray Person in the miniseries 'Generation Kill.' Ransone further solidified his presence in the horror genre with roles such as Deputy 'So-and-So' in 'Sinister' and its sequel, Chester in 'Tangerine', the adult Eddie Kaspbrak in 'It Chapter Two,' and Max in 'The Black Phone.' His career showcased his versatility across different genres.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

June 2, 1979: James Ransone's Birth

On June 2, 1979, James Finley Ransone III was born. He later became known as an American actor.

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1992: Sexual Abuse by Math Tutor

In 1992, James Ransone was sexually abused for around six months by his math tutor. He later stated this abuse was a factor in his alcohol and heroin addictions.

2002: Co-starred in 'Ken Park'

In 2002, James Ransone co-starred in the Larry Clark drama film Ken Park as Tate.

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2003: Appearance in 'The Wire'

In 2003, James Ransone appeared in 12 episodes of The Wire as Ziggy Sobotka.

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2006: Role in 'Inside Man'

In 2006, James Ransone had a supporting role in Spike Lee's heist movie Inside Man as bank robber, Steve-O.

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2008: Role in 'Generation Kill'

In 2008, James Ransone played Cpl. Josh Ray Person in the war drama miniseries Generation Kill.

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2010: Recurring Role in 'How to Make It in America'

In 2010, James Ransone was cast in a recurring role in the HBO comedy series How to Make It in America.

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2012: Role in 'Sinister'

In 2012, James Ransone appeared in the horror film Sinister in the supporting role of Deputy So-and-So.

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June 2014: Cast in 'In a Valley of Violence'

In June 2014, James Ransone joined the cast of the Western film In a Valley of Violence.

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2015: Roles in 'Sinister 2' and 'Tangerine'

In 2015, James Ransone played Deputy "So-and-So" in the supernatural horror film Sinister 2 and Chester in Tangerine.

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2015: Role in 'Tangerine' and 'Sinister 2'

In 2015, James Ransone played a supporting role in the comedy-drama film Tangerine and reprised his role in the sequel Sinister 2 as the main character.

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2016: Appearance in 'Bosch' Season 2

In 2016, James Ransone appeared in Season 2 of the drama series Bosch as Eddie Arceneaux.

2016: Interview Magazine Profile on Addiction

In 2016, James Ransone shared in an Interview Magazine profile that by the age of 27, he had developed a heroin addiction and a debt of $30,000, but became sober shortly after.

2019: Role in 'It Chapter Two'

In 2019, James Ransone played the adult Eddie Kaspbrak in the horror film It Chapter Two.

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2019: Portrayal of Eddie Kaspbrak in 'It Chapter Two'

In 2019, James Ransone portrayed the adult Eddie Kaspbrak in the horror film It Chapter Two, sharing the role with Jack Dylan Grazer.

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March 2020: Reported Allegations to Police

In March 2020, James Ransone reported his allegations of sexual abuse to the Baltimore County police, but they declined to pursue the charges after an investigation.

May 2021: Instagram Post About Abuse

In May 2021, James Ransone wrote on his Instagram account about being sexually abused in 1992 and how the abuse led to a "lifetime of shame and embarrassment".