James Willems

James Anthony Willems (born April 6, 1984) is an American actor, voice actor, content creator, content producer, show and podcast host, video game entertainer, Twitch streamer and Internet and YouTube personality, who is formerly a Machinima employee affiliated with Inside Gaming who then became a host and producer for Funhaus, a subsidiary of Rooster Teeth Productions. Before fame, He was an associate producer on Attack of the Show! from 2008 to 2009. He has produced events for the network G4, including Comic-Con '08 and '09 Live and E3 '09 Live. Known for comedic commentary, and riffing on games, James is the third member to the iconic trio with Adam and Bruce. When it comes to comedy, nothing seems to be off limits for him. He has also made appearances in Achievement Hunter Let's Plays as well as On The Spot and the RT Podcast

Works

Leavin' Ain't a Crime - A Farewell Love Letter from Funhaus

A behind the scenes look at the final moments of Funhaus before it & its parent company, Rooster Teeth, are shut down.

Release Date: 2024-04-26

Character: Self

Ryan’s Bargain Bin: Scumdogs of the BargainVerse

Ryan Hailey faces the threat of death as he attempts to sell video games to his friends James and Elyse and two members of the band GWAR.

Release Date: 2021-02-16

Character: James

Vote Count: 1

Ryan’s Bargain Bin

Ryan Hailey navigates the Bargainverse by scraping the cream of the crop of the bottom of the barrel without breaking the bank, selling games to his friends and saving the world.

Release Date: 2021-01-12

Character: James

Episode Count: 12

Last Laugh

Funhaus, Achievement Hunter, and Rooster Teeth are sending their top comedians to the ultimate challenge. Armed only with a duffel bag of props and their wit, the battle is on to be the last contestant standing - without laughing, while host and referee Geoff Ramsey watches on.

Release Date: 2020-04-20

Character: Himself

Episode Count: 6

No Idea

Two expert builders take on the unenviable task of building complex home furniture. If that wasn't bad enough, each construction comes with a unique challenge and time limit. Furnishing the studio apartment of two grown men, living together, has never been this much fun!

Release Date: 2020-03-20

Episode Count: 6

Arizona Circle

Funhaus and Rooster Teeth have teamed up for a sketch comedy show that’s silly, irreverent, and flat-out morally decrepit.

Release Date: 2019-10-23

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Character:

Episode Count: 7

Waiting for the Punchline

A Rooster Teeth documentary by Mat Hames following podcaster Nick Scarpino as he works to reinvent himself as a standup comedian working comedy clubs in San Francisco.

Release Date: 2019-02-22

Character: Self

Vote Count: 1

Um, Actually...

Introducing a game show of fandom minutiae one-upmanship, where nerds do what nerds do best: flaunt encyclopedic nerd knowledge at Millennium Falcon nerd-speed.

Release Date: 2018-09-28

Character: Self - Contestant

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 6

Haus of Pain

A professional gamer teams up with a coworker to fulfil his childhood dream of becoming a pro-wrestler.

Release Date: 2017-04-28

Character: Himself

Vote Count: 10

Sex Swing

Sex Swing is the story of four bandmates, battling against all odds to make their way in the world of music and beyond with little to no regard for what’s come before or what will come after.

Release Date: 2017-02-13

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Character: Jamez The Ripher (voice)

Episode Count: 6

Burnie Vlog

To celebrate the “Year of the Rooster,” Burnie decided to make a weekly vlog to show the inner workings of Rooster Teeth and experiences from his life as CCO! Travel with Burnie as he represents the company all over the world, catches up with old friends, and goes behind the scenes in all things Rooster Teeth.

Release Date: 2017-01-27

Character: Self

Episode Count: 2

The Eleven Little Roosters

After Ryan escapes the hands of a serial killer, he must now help the Rooster Corps - an international spy agency - in finding a mole inside the corporation who is attempting to elimate all other parties.

Release Date: 2017-01-16

Character: Wilhelm

Episode Count: 8

Vote Count: 1

Fan Service

Gray Haddock, Kerry Shawcross, Miles Luna, and their friends discuss the latest news, trailers, and episodes from the world of Anime.

Release Date: 2016-10-21

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 1

Twits and Crits

Release Date: 2016-07-31

Character: Dirik Benslorde

Episode Count: 22

Vote Count: 1

Camp Camp

Three kids, Max, Neil and Nikki, spent the summer vacation at a dysfunctional campsite called 'Camp Campbell' which is currently in the hands the camp counselors, the overly cheerful David and the less optimistic Gwen.

Release Date: 2016-06-10

Character: Dolph (voice)

Episode Count: 62

Vote Count: 16

Let's Play Live: The Documentary

An exploration of why Let’s Plays are so popular, as well as how the convergence of gaming and community are redefining the stages once reserved for only the biggest of rock stars.

Release Date: 2015-09-14

Character: Himself

Vote Count: 4

RT Docs

Rooster Teeth's Documentaries

Release Date: 2015-09-14

Character: Self

Episode Count: 3

Vote Count: 1

On the Spot

Rooster Teeth Productions' official weekly game show that pits two Rooster Teeth teams against each other and “on the spot” to earn points.

Release Date: 2014-11-07

Character: Self

Episode Count: 4

Vote Count: 6

Rooster Teeth Animated Adventures

The animated shenanigans of the Rooster Teeth staff. Audio taken from the Rooster Teeth Podcast.

Release Date: 2011-09-28

Character: Self (voice)

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 5

RT Life

Everything that goes on behind closed doors at Rooster Teeth Productions.

Release Date: 2011-09-23

Character: Self

Episode Count: 16

Vote Count: 3

RT Shorts

Short comedy films from the guys at Rooster Teeth.

Release Date: 2009-04-28

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1