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James Carville Wiki Biography
Chester James Carville Jr. was born on the 25th October 1944, in Carville, Louisiana USA, and is recognized for being not only a political commentator and consultant, but also a lawyer, who also worked for the presidential campaign of future US President Bill Clinton. He is also known as a host of several television and radio shows. Besides that, James is a film director, actor, and a well-known author of several books. His career has been active since the 1970s.
Have you ever wondered how rich James Carville is, as of late 2016? It is estimated according to authoritative sources that the total size of James’ net worth is over $5 million, which has been accumulated not only through his successful career in the politics, but also through his involvement in the entertainment industry.
James Carville was raised with seven siblings by his mother, Lucille Carville, who worked as a school teacher, and his father, Chester James Carville, who was the owner of a general store, and a postmaster. His hometown was named after his grandfather, Louis Arthur Carville, who was also a postmaster. James went to Ascension Catholic High School in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, after which he earned undergraduate and Juris Doctor degrees from Louisiana State University (LSU), where he was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. Later, he served in the US Marine Corps, reaching the rank of Corporal, and when he returned home, James worked as a school teacher in high school, as well as a litigator at the law company Baton Rouge from 1973 to 1979.
His early work in politics included leading gubernatorial campaigns for Robert Casey of Pennsylvania, Zell Miller for Georgia, and Bererton Jones for Kentucky. After that he managed to overthrow Dick Thornburgh from senator position in favor of Harris Wofford, who had a 40 point deficit before the elections; thanks to that success, he was selected to represent Bill Clinton in the 1992 presidential campaign. James continued with success, as Clinton was elected as the 42nd President of the USA, defeating George W. Bush. After that, he switched to foreign leaders, representing such notable politicians as Tony Blair, Ehud Barak, Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada, Asraf Ghani, Juan Manuel Santos, among many others. His net worth was rising.
He returned to the USA presidential campaign in 2008, representing Hillary Clinton, however, she lost to Barack Obama, who later became the 44th President of the USA.
Apart from his work in politics, James has also appeared in several TV and radio shows, and films as well. In 2006 he hosted the sports show called 60/20 Sports on XM Satellite Radio, alongside Luke Russert. James served as executive producer of the film “All the King`s Men” (2006), with Sean Penn and Anthony Hopkins, also he featured in the film “The People vs. Larry Flynt” (1996), the TV series “K Street” (2003), and films “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford” (2007), “Swing Vote” (2008), “The Adjustment Bureau” (2011), “G. I. Joe: Retaliation” (2013), and most recently “Delta Justice: The Islenos Trappers War” (2015), all of which certainly increased his net worth.
James is also recognized as an author, releasing more than 10 books, including “All’s Fair: Love, War and Running for President” (1995), “Sticking: The Case for Loyalty” (2000), “It’s the Middle Class, Stupid!” (2012), and “We’re Still Right, They’re Still Wrong: The Democrats’ Case for 2016” (2016), among others, all of which added a substantial amount to his net worth.
Regarding his personal life, James Carville has been married to politician Mary Matalin since October 1993; the couple has two daughters together. Their current residence is in New Orleans.
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James Carville Quick Info
Full Name | James Carville |
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Date Of Birth | October 25, 1944 |
Place Of Birth | Carville, Louisiana, U.S. |
Height | 1.87 m |
Profession | Commentator |
Education | Louisiana State University |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Mary Matalin |
Children | Emerson Normand Carville, Matalin Mary Carville |
Parents | Chester James Carville, Lucille Carville |
https://twitter.com/jamescarville | |
IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0142598/ |
Movies | The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, Man of the Year, Our Brand Is Crisis, The People vs. Larry Flynt, Delta Justice: The Islenos Trappers War |
TV Shows | Crossfire, K Street |
James Carville Quotes
- When asked his thoughts on heightened airport security measures: What I want is, let me pay for something, give me a safe flyer card, and then y’know, go measure my penis and let me get on the airplane. (From Tony Kornheiser radio show interview)
- “If you drag a hundred dollar bill through a trailer park, you never know what you’ll find.” (responding to Paula Jones’ claims that Bill Clinton sexually harassed her in a hotel room)
James Carville Important Facts
- Was the basis for Billy Bob Thornton’s character in Primary Colors (1998).
- CNN political contributor.
- Best friends with Paul Begala since 1983.
- Makes a cameo as himself in the 2003 film Old School (2003).
- Author of several books, including “We’re Right, They’re Wrong”, “And the Horse He Rode In On” (about Ken Starr), “Stickin’…the Case for Loyalty”, “Buck Up, Suck Up…and Come Back When You Foul Up”. He also co-wrote “All’s Fair in Love, War and Running for President” with wife Mary Matalin.
- Has two young daughters: Matty Carville and Emma Carville.
- James and Mary married on Thanksgiving Day, 1993.
- 2002: Shares left-wing host duties with Paul Begala on Crossfire (1982). Wife Mary was the right-wing host through 2000.
- Hometown of Carville, Louisiana, was named after a relative, who was the postmaster of the town.
- Met wife Mary Matalin while during the 1992 US Presidential campaign while she was on President George Bush’s team.
- Political consultant to Bill Clinton in the 1992 election.
James Carville Filmography
Title | Year | Status | Character | Role |
---|---|---|---|---|
Delta Justice: The Islenos Trappers War | 2015 | Interview Subject | Actor | |
G.I. Joe: Retaliation | 2013 | James Carville | Actor | |
The Muppets | 2011 | James Carville | Actor | |
The Adjustment Bureau | 2011 | James Carville | Actor | |
Swing Vote | 2008 | James Carville | Actor | |
30 Rock | 2007 | TV Series | James Carville | Actor |
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford | 2007 | Governor Crittenden | Actor | |
Man of the Year | 2006 | Political Commentator #1 | Actor | |
Wedding Crashers | 2005 | James Carville (uncredited) | Actor | |
K Street | 2003 | TV Series | James Carville | Actor |
King of the Hill | 1997 | TV Series | Judge | Actor |
The People vs. Larry Flynt | 1996 | Simon Leis | Actor | |
Canadian Bacon | 1995 | Pentagon Agent for Canadian Intelligence (uncredited) | Actor | |
All the King’s Men | 2006 | executive producer | Producer | |
K Street | 2003 | TV Series consulting producer – 10 episodes | Producer | |
Our Brand Is Crisis | 2005 | Documentary thanks | Thanks | |
Triumph at Carville a Tale of Leprosy in America | 2005 | Documentary special thanks | Thanks | |
King Cake: A Big Easy Story | 2017 | Documentary post-production | Himself | Self |
Real Time with Bill Maher | 2009-2016 | TV Series | Himself – Guest / Himself / Himself – Panelist | Self |
Almost President: The Agony of Defeat | 2016 | TV Movie documentary | Himself – Democratic Strategist | Self |
Today | 2006-2016 | TV Series | Himself / Himself – Author | Self |
Chelsea | 2016 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth | 2016 | TV Series documentary | Self | |
The Daily Show | 2004-2016 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Race for the White House | 2016 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Himself | Self |
CBS This Morning | 2016 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Huckabee | 2014 | TV Series | Himself – Democratic Strategist | Self |
The Stars Are Aligned | 2014 | TV Movie documentary | Himself | Self |
Media Buzz | 2014 | TV Series | Himself – Democratic Strategist | Self |
The O’Reilly Factor | 2004-2014 | TV Series | Himself / Himself – Fox News Contributor / Himself (segment “Impact Segment”) / … | Self |
Overheard | 2014 | TV Series | Himself – interviewee | Self |
The Kelly File | 2014 | TV Series | Himself – Democratic Strategist | Self |
Imus in the Morning | 2014 | TV Series | Himself – Democratic Strategist | Self |
Good Morning America | 2010-2014 | TV Series | Himself – Political Contributor / Himself – Guest | Self |
The View | 2014 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Arise Bill Clinton Interview Special | 2013 | TV Movie | Himself – Host | Self |
This Week | 2012-2013 | TV Series | Himself – Powerhouse Roundtable Panelist / Himself – Roundtable Panalist / Himself – Roundtable Panelist | Self |
Now with Alex Wagner | 2013 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
The Ed Show | 2013 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
60 Minutes Sports | 2013 | TV Series documentary | Himself – Chairman of Super Bowl Host Committee (segment “The Making of Super Bowl XLVII”) | Self |
Charlie Rose | 1994-2013 | TV Series | Himself – Guest | Self |
Mike & Mike | 2010-2013 | TV Series | Himself – Guest / Himself – Telephone Interviewee | Self |
The Ultimate Guide to the Presidents | 2013 | TV Mini-Series | Himself – Political Consultant | Self |
Jim Rome on Showtime | 2012 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Erin Burnett OutFront | 2012 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
A Night at the Movies: Hollywood Goes to Washington | 2012 | TV Movie documentary | Himself – Interviewee | Self |
The Colbert Report | 2006-2012 | TV Series | Himself / Himself – Guest | Self |
Hannity | 2012 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
The Experiment | 2011/III | Documentary | Himself | Self |
If God Is Willing and da Creek Don’t Rise | 2010 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Himself | Self |
‘Hick’ Town | 2009 | Documentary | Himself | Self |
Larry King Live | 2007-2009 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
HouseQuake | 2009 | Documentary | Himself | Self |
The Situation Room | 2008 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Late Edition with Wolf Blitzer | 2008 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
D.L. Hughley Breaks the News | 2008 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
The Return of the War Room | 2008 | TV Movie documentary | Himself | Self |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 1993-2008 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
DR2 tema: Året der kommer | 2008 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
18 in ’08 | 2007 | Documentary short | Democratic Strategist James Carville | Self |
George Clooney: An American Cinematheque Tribute | 2006 | TV Movie | Himself | Self |
Le grand journal de Canal+ | 2006 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
Shootout | 2006 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2006 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Dear Mister President | 2006 | Documentary short | Himself | Self |
Mr. Conservative: Goldwater on Goldwater | 2006 | Documentary | Himself | Self |
The Shame of a City | 2006 | Documentary | Himself | Self |
Late Night with Conan O’Brien | 1994-2006 | TV Series | Himself / Herself | Self |
Meet the Press | 2005-2006 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
The Southern Sports Awards 2005 | 2005 | TV Special | Himself – Co-Host | Self |
Pardon the Interruption | 2005 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Our Brand Is Crisis | 2005 | Documentary | Himself – GCS Strategist | Self |
One Nice Thing | 2005 | Documentary short | Himself | Self |
Triumph at Carville a Tale of Leprosy in America | 2005 | Documentary | Himself | Self |
Road to the Presidency | 2004 | Video documentary | Self | |
The Hunting of the President | 2004 | Documentary | Himself – Democratic Political Strategist | Self |
ESPN 25: Who’s #1? | 2004 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
Old School | 2003 | Himself | Self | |
ESPN SportsCentury | 2001 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
Family Guy | 2000 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Inside TV Land: The Andy Griffith Show | 2000 | TV Movie documentary | Himself | Self |
The American President | 2000 | TV Series documentary | Andrew Jackson | Self |
Spin City | 1999 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
The Awful Truth | 1999 | TV Series documentary | Himself – Former Clinton Campaign Director | Self |
Late Show with David Letterman | 1994-1999 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Mad About You | 1998 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Arli$$ | 1997 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Boston Common | 1996 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Biography | 1995 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
The War Room | 1993 | Documentary | Himself | Self |
Crossfire | 1982 | TV Series | Himself – Host | Self |
Media Buzz | 2015 | TV Series | Himself – Democratic Strategist | Archive Footage |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2010 | TV Series | Himself | Archive Footage |
The O’Reilly Factor | 2008 | TV Series | Himself | Archive Footage |