James Denton

James Denton (born January 20, 1963) is an American actor and musician. He gained popularity for his roles as Mike Delfino on ABC's comedy-drama series Desperate Housewives (2004–2012) and Dr. Sam Radford on Hallmark Channel's comedy-drama series Good Witch (2015–2021). Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Denton grew up in Goodlettsville. His father was a dentist and a military veteran, and Denton himself became a Minister of Music at a local church. After graduating from Goodlettsville High School and the University of Tennessee, Denton pursued a career in advertising before transitioning to acting. He began his acting career at a community theater in Nashville before moving to California.