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Article updated: 7/10/2012 10:56 AM

Radio DJ reinvents himself as ‘Boss’ actor

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"Boss" actor and former radio DJ Doug James, of Park Ridge, clowns around with Mario Van Peebles, right, one of the show's directors, while filming the second season this summer in Chicago.

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"Boss" star Kelsey Grammer, left, poses on the Chicago set with actor Doug James, of Park Ridge, and director Jean de Soganzac.

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Actor Doug James, of Park Ridge, left, poses for a photo with Troy Garity, who plays Sam Miller, at the wrap party for the second season of "Boss."

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Park Ridge actor Doug James poses with actress Kathleen Robertson, who plays Kitty, during the wrap party for "Boss."

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Actor, voice-over star and former radio DJ Doug James of Park Ridge just wrapped filming of "Boss."

Actor, voice-over star and former radio DJ Doug James, of Park Ridge, just wrapped filming of Starz's "Boss."

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On "Boss," Doug James' character is listed as "Grey Haired Man" in the credits. But his small role is prominent, landing him in most of the Season 1 episodes and a few Season 2 shows. The voiceover legend and former Chicago DJ, who lives in Park Ridge, is now a successful actor.