James Lafferty stars in The CW's hit drama One Tree Hill, as Nathan Scott, a character who has realized his lifelong dream of playing in the NBA, and who now must adjust to this new reality and all of the rewards and pitfalls that come with it.
In addition to his acting duties, Lafferty will also be returning behind the camera to direct his second episode of the show this fall. Outside of the show, Lafferty's attention is focused on developing and producing documentary and film projects through his production banner, Swingman Productions. He also is the President of SportsArc, a sports-related film and television production house. SportsArc is currently filming a documentary and is in pre-production for a series to be aired this winter.
Lafferty continues to be involved with numerous charities in the Wilmington, North Carolina area, raising money and awareness for the Wilmington Family YMCA, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Winnie's Garden, among other local organizations. Lafferty was born and raised in Hemet, California, and currently resides in Wilmington, North Carolina where One Tree Hill films.