James Newman (actor)
James Milo Newman is an American former actor and current sports executive. He played Tony Snyder on the US MTV television teen drama Skins. Newman's first acting experience was auditioning for Skins. He had previously planned to fight in the Golden Gloves boxing tournament.
After ending his acting career, Newman became a sports executive, notably as general manager of Paris Basketball. In 2025, he was appointed general manager of the Sydney Kings.
Personal life
Newman was raised in Greenwich Village, New York. He is the son of actress Antonia Beresford Dauphin and producer Peter Ross Newman. His maternal grandmother, Ruda Dauphin, was the president of film production company Odeon International.His maternal step-grandfather was English novelist Marc Brandel, the son of writer J. D. Beresford. His parents had a Jewish wedding. His brother is actor Griffin Newman.
Filmography
Basketball executive
During the 2020s, Newman served as general manager of Paris Basketball.In November 2025, Newman was appointed general manager of the Sydney Kings of the Australian National Basketball League.