Bio
James Hyde is best known for his role as Sam Bennett, the all-American and very well-respected police chief who adores his wife Grace and their two daughters on the soapie Passions.
Born in Lancaster, Ohio, Hyde began modeling and acting at an early age. He was discovered by NBC when he auditioned at an open casting call competition for Sunset Beach. Hyde won that competition and was featured in the soap opera's promos.
Hyde's other daytime television credits include his role as Neil on Another World and Liam on As the World Turns.
Additional television appearances include Sex and the City, Models and Mortals, Mortal Kombat and Miami Sands.
His feature film credits include Fine-Line's Let's Talk About Sex and The Blackout with Dennis Hopper.