He has a BA Degree in Banking and Finance from Morehouse College
A native of Atlanta, Georgia.
He worked as a Corporate and Investment Banker prior to performing on
Broadway.
2008 NAACP Theatre Award Nomination for his portrayal of Harpo in Oprah Winfrey presents The Color Purple.
Black Theatre Alliance Award Nomination for his portrayal of Harpo in Oprah Winfrey's The Color Purple.
Craig Noel Award Nomination for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play as Ace of Spades in Katori Halls, "Hoodoo Love" by the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle.
Did you know that Stu James received the "LA Scenie Award" for "Outstanding Lead Actor" in a Musical for his role of John Dolphin in the West Coast premiere of Recorded In Hollywood the Musical. He portrayed the LA Music Mogul, John Dolphin.
Stu won the Broadway World Award, Los Angeles for "Best Lead Actor" in a musical for his portrayal of John Dolphin in the World Premiere Musical, Recorded in Hollywood.