Since then, Ransone has gone on to work on three films with Lee and two Baker (“Inside Man,” “Red Hook Summer” and “Oldboy” with the former, “Starlet” and “Tangerine” with the latter) reunited with Simon on the HBO miniseries “Generation Kill,” which went on to receive 11 Primetime Emmy nominations and guest starred on multiple episodes of “How To Make It in America” and “Treme.”
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Ransone burst on to the independent film scene with Clark’s 2002 film, “Ken Park,” but is perhaps most widely known for playing the character of Ziggy Sobotka on the second season of Simon’s HBO series, “The Wire.” It was a breakout role for Ransone, who was 24-years-old at the time. In just a little more than a decade, Ransone has worked with some of the most well-respected behind-the-camera creative talents across independent film and cable television, including Larry Clark, David Simon, Spike Lee and, as of late, Sean Baker, who cast Ransone in his latest film, “ Tangerine,” which opened in theaters on Friday, July 10.
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While you may not recognize his name, you’re sure to know his face. Glance over his credits and you might be inclined to assume that actor James Ransone is much older than 36, his actual age. READ MORE: Sundance Review: ‘Tangerine’ is a Charming Buddy Comedy About Transgender Prostitutes in L.A.