James Spader
Type: Person
As of November 2026, James Spader has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Jul 2025 on SmartLess. Central focus of the episode’s commentary; the hosts and guest repeatedly analyze his performance and the film’s 'double Spader' twin-role gimmick in the 1988 movie discussed.
James Todd Spader is an American actor. He is known for often portraying morally ambiguous and eccentric characters. His accolades include three Primetime Emmy Awards, a Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor, and nominations for three Golden Globe Awards and ten Screen Actors Guild Awards.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jul 2025 on SmartLess |
| Role | Actor |
| Affiliation | Film and television (independent / studio productions) |
| Field | Acting |
What do podcasts say about James Spader?
2 quotes, recorded on How Did This Get Made? and SmartLess.
James Spader is Jack the Ripper.
How Did This Get Made? · · Hear itNot substantively discussed in provided excerpt (entity list only).
SmartLess · · Episode
How do different shows talk about James Spader?
2 shows discussed James Spader in these episodes.
- How Did This Get Made? — 1 episode
James Spader is Jack the Ripper.
Jack's Back LIVE! w/ Lisa Gilroy - SmartLess — 1 episode
Not substantively discussed in provided excerpt (entity list only).
RE-RELEASE: Charlize Theron | SmartLess
Who talks about James Spader on podcasts?
James Spader came up; the most recent mention was Sep 2025 on How Did This Get Made?.
- Jack's Back LIVE! w/ Lisa Gilroy on How Did This Get Made? (Sep 2025)
- RE-RELEASE: Charlize Theron | SmartLess on SmartLess (Jul 2025)
What is James Spader mentioned alongside?
James Spader is most often mentioned alongside Australia, Chicago and Lisa Peterson.
Mentioned together: Australia, Chicago, Lisa Peterson, Academy Award, Mike Tyson, Good Night Oscar, Malibu, Rome, Sean Hayes, South Africa