Obituary of James Waterston

James Waterston

James Waterston (born on January 17th, 1969 in New York City, New York) was a TV Actor who was best known for the highlight of his career playing Gerard Pitts in the popular 1989 movie "Dead Poets Society". James died on October 24th, 2025 (TBV) and his death was possibly because he got zapped in an electrical storm.

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James Waterston Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Waterston, James
Common Name: James Waterston
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Birth Date: January 17, 1969
Age: 56
Also Known As: Jamie, Jim
Occupations:
- TV Actor
- Film Actor
Active Years: 1980-Present

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Hershey's Kisses
Favorite Color: Silver
Favorite Scent: Paco Rabanne Invictus
Favorite Actor: Dwayne Johnson

James's Family Tree

Birth Name: James Smallwood Waterston
Father: Sam Waterston (born November 15, 1940)
Mother: Barbara Rutledge Johns
Brother(s):

Graham Waterston (half-brother)

Sister(s):

Elisabeth Waterston (half-sister)
Katherine Waterston (half-sister)

Spouse/Partner:

Line Lillevik (married 2000-present)

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

TV Actor Film Actor American Born on January 17th Born in 1969 Born in New York

Quotable Quotes:

"One moment can change a day, one day can change a life and one life can change the world. "

"You've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do ya, punk?"

"James Waterston was an amazing man, and will be greatly missed in our community. He was an AIDS survivor, and dedicated his life to helping others with the disease. He was an amazing husband, father, and friend. (V)"

"James Waterston was a remarkable individual whose life was filled with passion, dedication, and kindness, leaving a lasting impact on all those who had the privilege of knowing him. (V)"

Is Mr. James Waterston still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.