James Gaylyn
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 9, 1954 (age 72)
- Birthplace
- Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Biography
James Gaylyn (born January 9, 1954, Louisville, Kentucky) is an American actor and musician based in New Zealand. He is best known internationally for his work on the Power Rangers franchise, where he voiced Zeltrax in Power Rangers Dino Thunder (2004) and played Colonel Mason Truman in Power Rangers RPM (2009). His career has also included Avatar (2009), X (2022), and the Netflix series Cowboy Bebop (2021). His filmography includes: The World's Fastest Indian (2005) (Carlo Rotsching, Shane O'Sullivan); Bridge to Terabithia (2007) (Josh Hutcherson, AnnaSophia Robb); Avatar (2009) (Zoe Saldaña, Sam Worthington); Mr. Pip (2012) (Ewan McGregor, Samantha Barks); The Meg (2018) (Jason Statham, Ruby Rose); X (2022) (Mia Goth, Jenna Ortega); Heart Eyes (2025) (Owen Joyner, Aubrey Plaza); M3GAN 2.0 (2025) (Violet McGraw, Allison Williams). TV: The Pacific (2010), Ash vs Evil Dead (2015–2018), Sweet Tooth (2021–2024), Power Rangers Beast Morphers (2020).
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Filmography
New Zealand Spy
TV · as Robert · 1 ep
Heart Eyes
Movie · as Chief Richard Hartley
M3GAN 2.0
Movie · as General Hurst
Time Bandits
TV · as Babyface · 2 eps
The Royal Treatment
Movie · as Nate
No Exit
Movie · as Dr. Bill
X
Movie · as Sheriff Dentler
Cowboy Bebop
TV · as Buck · 1 ep
Sweet Tooth
TV · as Odell · 7 eps
The Meg
Movie · as David E. Jordan
Ash vs Evil Dead
TV · as Waiter, Commander · 1 ep
Agent Anna
TV · as Motivational Speaker · 4 eps
Mr. Pip
Movie · as Magwitch
Avatar
Movie · as Op Center Staff
Legend of the Seeker
TV · as Commander Trimack · 2 eps
Bridge to Terabithia
Movie · as Principal Turner
Reckless Behavior: Caught on Tape
Movie · as Chief of Police
In Her Line of Fire
Movie · as Admiral Winters
Treasure Island Kids: The Battle of Treasure Island
Movie · as Morgan
Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior
Movie · as Mr. Medina
The World's Fastest Indian
Movie · as Customs Official
Power Rangers Dino Thunder: Day of the Dino
Movie · as Zeltrax (voice)
Power Rangers Dino Thunder: Legacy of Power
Movie · as Zeltrax (voice)
Power Rangers Dino Thunder: White Thunder
Movie · as Zeltrax (voice)
Eddie's Million Dollar Cook Off
Movie · as Longo
You Wish!
Movie · as Mayor
Atomic Twister
Movie · as Dr. Martin Jennings
Young Hercules
TV · as Theban Envoy · 1 ep
Xena: Warrior Princess
TV · as Petracles · 1 ep
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
TV · as Villager, Nagus · 1 ep
Power Rangers
TV · as Colonel Mason Truman, Zeltrax (voice), General Peluso (voice), Shelby's Dad, Ancient Sensei, Cheetar (voice), Zeltrax / Golden Rod (voice) · 33 eps