James Heerdegen (born in 1978) is an American cameraman and producer who have been working in this industry for the last couple of years in the camera and electrical department. But, he is well known as the spouse of Christina Ricci (actress).
Christina Ricchi is an established actress and producer of Hollywood who has started her career as a child artist. She was just eight years old when she signed her first movie “Mermaids”, as well as, She has played many conventional roles in various movies and TV shows like “Z: The Begining of Everything”, “Casper” and many more.
Recently, this couple got the attention of the public and media because of their divorce. On July 3, 2020, Ricci appealed for divorce in the court. It has been seven years of their marriage.
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Real Full Birth Name | James Heerdegen |
Nick name | James |
Profession | actor and work in the camera and electrical department of movies |
Famous for | being a husband of Christina Ricci. |
Age (As of 2020) | 42 years. |
Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | in 1978. |
Birthplace/Hometown | California, USA. |
Hometown | Los Angles, California, USA |
Nationality | American.![]() |
Sexuality (Gay or Lesbian) | Straight. |
Gender | Male. |
Ethnicity | white. |
Religion | Christianity. |
House In | Los Angles, California, USA. |
Career | |
Debut | After Earth (in 2013). |
Various movies | 1. Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance). 2. After Earth. 3. 10 Things We Should Do Before We Break Up. 4. Terror in the Woods. |
Wealth | |
Earning Sources | movies. |
Net worth (approx.) | $1.9 Million US Dollars, as of 2020. |
Cars/Bikes | Volkswagen. |
House | Lavish Apartment in LA. |
Physical Statistics | |
Height | Feet & Inches: 6' 2". Centimeters: 188 cm. Meters: 1.88 m. |
Weight | Kilograms: 75 Kg. Pounds: 165 lbs. |
Biceps Size | 14. |
Body Measurements (Chest-waist-hips) | 42-30-36. |
Shoe Size (US) | 12. |
Eye Color | Brown. |
Hair Color | Brown. |
Family | |
Parents | Father: Not-known Mother: name not available. |
Siblings | Brother: Unknown. Sister: Will update. |
Personal Information | |
Marital Status | Married (but filed for divorce). |
Dating History? | Dated Christina Ricci but now they are separated from each other |
Girlfriend | Name not available. |
Wife/Spouse | Christina Ricci (m. 2013 - separated in 2020). |
Children | Son: Freddie Heerdegen. Daughter: None. |
Food Habits | Non-vegan. |
Smoke/Drinks? | Yes. |
Pet(s)? | Yes. |
Education | |
Highest Qualification | Graduate. |
School | Local High School in California. |
Alma Mater. | Will update. |
Hobbies & Favorite Things | |
Favorite Celebrities | Actor: Robert Downey, Jr. Actress: Jennifer Aniston. |
Dream Holiday Destination | Perth. |
Favorite Color | Blue. |
Love to do | Traveling and Listening to Music. |
Favorite Food | Italian Cuisine. |
Personal Life
The producer tied the knot with his wife Christina Ricchi whom he met on the set of “Pan Am” in 2011. He fell in love with his then-girlfriend in 2012 and soon began dating each other. As per the source, the couple got engaged on 2 February 2013 after James Heerdegen proposed her on a romantic vacation trip.
Their wedding ceremony took place on 26 October in the presence of close friends and family. It was a very private ceremony only a few were invited at Harold Pratt House and Peterson Hall on the Upper East Side.

James Heerdegen with his son Freddie Heerdegen
They have one son whose name is Freddie Heerdegen and he was born on 8 August 2014. But, his spouse filed a divorce against him as well as she demanded the sole legal and physical custody of their child Freddie. On 3 July 2020, she filed a divorce against him.

Christina Ricci wife of James Heerdegen
Apart from divorce, Christina Ricci also wanted to take the custody of their boy Freddie Heerdegen who is now five-years-old.
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Career
He is not as famous as his wife although both belong to the same industry their job profile is different from each other. He always got a chance to work behind the camera. He has worked as a dolly-grip who is a member of the camera crew responsible for moving the camera dolly.
He has worked in many movies in the department of the camera and electrical department and these movies are ” birdman or the unexpected virtue of ignorance” (in 2014) which was directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, After Earth (in 2013).
In February 2020, “10 Things We Should Do Before We Break Up” was a movie in which James Heerdegen handled the section of the camera and electrical department of this film.
Apart from these movies, he has shown his skill in the department of the camera and electrical department like Terror in the Woods in 2018.
Some Lesser Known Facts about James Heerdegen
- James is having a net worth of $1.9 Million.
- His height is 6 feet 2 inches.
- On 25 June 2020, Christina Ricci complained again him about domestic violence as well as she also got police protection against her James. But, the police did not arrest James Heerdegen in this case.
- Furthermore, his spouse was engaged to actor Owen Benjamin before marrying him.
- As per the report, Christina Ricci said that she filed the case of divorce because of irreconcilable differences.
- He has dark brown hair and light brown eyes.
- He belongs to Christianity.
- He made his debut with the movie Da Hip Hip Witch
- On June 21, 2020, Christina Ricci posted the photo of the handmade card on the father’s day for her son Freddie Heerdegen. This card was made by Freddie Heerdegen.
- His wife has to take emergency protection against him on 25 June 2020.
- Heerdegen and Christina Ricchi both hid their relationship from media before getting married.
- He was born and brought in the United State. His nationality is American.
- He does not like to use social media account that is why he has only a few posts on his Instagram account. On his Instagram account his maximum posts, he is with his wife.
- James Heerdegenis an introvert kind of personality that is why he did not disclose any information about his family.
- Before the married couple went to W Retreat& Spa-Vieques Island in Puerto Rice as well as stayed at a suite in front of the luxe ocean.
- In August 2015 this couple bought a house Brooklyn townhouse for roughly $1.995 million.
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