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James Shinkle is a classic character actor from the Chicago area who can play High stakes drama as well as subtle comedy. His first motion picture was working with Matthew McCaughey in the fil m white boy rick, which is on its way to becoming a cult classic. He has also worked in Television, Commercials and short films which have screened at the Cannes Film festival, the Pan African Film Festival, the Milwaukee Film festival as well as the Kids First Film festival. His training includes the Second City conservatory, IO, Annoyance and Victory Gardens theatre. He also had the opportunity to train with casting director Jane Alderman.