James, who portrayed steadfast Jeff Colby, starred in both “Dynasty” and its spinoff “The Colbys.” But what happened after the show ended? “Nobody wanted to touch me,” he said in 1991.
John James photographed for “Dynasty” in 1985. | Source: Getty Images
The actor later settled on a farm in upstate New York with wife Denise Coward and their two children. He resurfaced with roles on “As the World Turns” and “All My Children” — and in 2022, he reunited with former castmates for a cabaret show called “Cocktails with the Carringtons.”
The following year, James became more than just a TV legend, as he took to Instagram to reveal that he had become a proud grandfather.
John James on the set of “Dynasty Reunion” on January 23, 2015, in Universal City, California. | Source: Getty Images
Decades after “Dynasty” first brought its glittering mix of power, passion, and betrayal to television screens, the show’s legacy continues to captivate.
While some stars remain active in the industry and others have since passed, each played a role in shaping the opulent world of the Carringtons — a world that still fascinates fans more than forty years later.
