In 2006, American actor James Roday and actress Maggie Lawson began dating. They met on the set of the American comedy series Psych, where they played love interests.
Shawn Spencer, a freelance consultant, was played by Roday, and Juliet “Jules” O’Hara, a junior detective for the Santa Barbara Police Department, was played by Lawson. Their on-screen fling that blossomed into real-life love, on the other hand, couldn’t last more than 7 years.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | James David Rodriguez |
| Date of Birth | Apr 04, 1976 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Height/How tall? | 5 Feet 9 Inches |
| Profession | Actor |
| Father Name | Jaime “Jim” Rodriguez |
| Mother Name | Irene Rodríguez |
| Gender Identity | Male |
| Is Married? | No |
| Is Gay? | No |
| Net Worth | $10 Million |
James Roday Net worth
James Roday’s net worth is about $10 million as of December 2023.
Maggie Lawson and James Roday’s Relationship
James Roday and Maggie Lawson’s on-screen romance became a real-life relationship. The on-screen married couple began dating in 2006. However, unlike in the series, the relationship did not last forever. They called it quits on their seven-year relationship in 2014, without explaining why.
After the Breakup, Ex-Girlfriend Married
Maggie Lawson found a new man in her life after parting ways with her Psych co-star James Roday in early 2014. According to Worldation, she met him on the set of the ABC sitcom Back in the Game. Lawson played Terry Gannon Jr., and Koldyke played Dick Sligbaugh in the show. Lawson and Koldyke married in August 2015 after getting engaged in November 2014. The marriage, however, did not last long; they divorced in early 2017, just two years after their wedding.
Is James Roday dating anyone?
James Roday hasn’t been linked with anyone since his divorce from his on-screen wife and real-life ex-girlfriend, Maggie Lawson. Fans of Roday and Lawson, on the other hand, want them to rekindle their romance.
Having said that, the Coming Soon star appears to be concentrating on his acting career. Since 2018, he has had a prominent lead role in ABC’s American family drama, A Million Little Things, alongside teen actress Lizzy Greene.
He plays Gary Mendez in the series, a character with deflective humor and complete control over his emotions. The third season of the show will premiere on November 19, 2020.
His Filmography, TV Shows, and Net Worth
James Roday is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Shawn Spencer in the USA Network television series Psych (2006–2014) and its spinoffs. He grew up in San Antonio, Texas, where he was born on April 4, 1976. In Texas, he attended Taft High School.
Later, the Psych star earned a bachelor’s degree in fine arts after studying theatre at New York University’s Experimental Theatre Wing. Roday was the lead vocalist and keyboard player for the band Dogberry during his college years. He even recorded the band’s single, 24 Hours, with his bandmate as a tribute to ‘The Sundays.’
He began his acting career as a result of his passion and interest in the performing arts. First, he appeared in plays such as Three Sisters, A Respectable Wedding, and Severity’s Mistress. In 1999, he made his feature film debut alongside Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds in the film Coming Soon. His big break came in July 2006, when USA Network’s original series Psych premiered. The show was a hit, and it ended in 2014 after eight seasons.
The Fortune Rookie actor also directed a few episodes of Psych as well as Gravy, Quest for Truth, Rosewood, and Into The Dark. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the Texas native has a net worth of $10 million dollars as a result of his successful career. He is also the co-founder of RED DOG SQUADRON, a non-profit LA theater company.
