James Carville

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Biography

James Carville is an former U.S. Marine, political consultant, commentator, actor, media personality and pundit. Known as "the Ragin' Cajun," Carville gained national attention for his work as the lead strategist of the successful presidential campaign of then-Arkansas governor Bill Clinton. Carville was the co-host of CNN's Crossfire until its final broadcast in June 2005. Since its cancellation, he has appeared on CNN's news program, The Situation Room. As of 2006, he hosts a weekly program on XM Radio titled 60/20 Sports with Luke Russert, son of NBC's Tim Russert. He is married to Republican political consultant Mary Matalin.

  • Primary profession
  • Actor·producer
  • Country
  • United States
  • Nationality
  • American
  • Gender
  • Male
  • Birth date
  • 25 October 1944
  • Place of birth
  • Carville· Louisiana
  • Residence
  • New Orleans·Alexandria· Virginia
  • Spouses
  • Mary Matalin
  • Education
  • Paul M. Hebert Law Center·Louisiana State University
  • Member of
  • Democratic Party

Movies

TV

Books

Trivia

Political consultant to Bill Clinton in the 1992 election.

Met wife Mary Matalin while during the 1992 US Presidential campaign while she was on President George Bush s team.

Hometown of Carville, Louisiana, was named after a relative, who was the postmaster of the town.

2002: Shares left-wing host duties with Paul Begala on "Crossfire" . Wife Mary was the right-wing host through 2000.

James and Mary married on Thanksgiving Day, 1993.

Has two young daughters: Matty Carville and Emma Carville.

Author of several books, including "Were Right, Theyre Wrong", "And the Horse He Rode In On" (about Ken Starr ), "Stickin...the Case for Loyalty", "Buck Up, Suck Up...and Come Back When You Foul Up". He also co-wrote "Alls Fair in Love, War and Running for President" with wife Mary Matalin.

Makes a cameo as himself in the 2003 film Old School .

Best friends with Paul Begala since 1983.

CNN political contributor.

Was the basis for Billy Bob Thornton s character in Primary Colors .

Quotes

We should not run away from religious teachings. We should run to them.

You have to have sharp elbows if you want to change something. .

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