James Stevenson

Biography: James Stevenson may be most well known as a slick soap opera star, playing Jared Casey on the daytime drama Passions, but the actor came from surprisingly modest beginnings. Born in a small town in Connecticut, Stevenson grew up on a horse farm, and worked in a local garage in his hometown before pursuing his love of acting. After scoring a few minor roles, Stevenson was cast in Passions as a loner with a mysterious past, earning a Daytime Emmy nomination after his first season.