James Gaylyn
James Gaylyn (born January 9, 1954, Louisville, Kentucky) is an American actor and musician based in New Zealand. He is best known internationally for his work on the Power Rangers franchise, where he voiced Zeltrax in Power Rangers Dino Thunder (2004) and played Colonel Mason Truman in Power Rangers RPM (2009). His career has also included Avatar (2009), X (2022), and the Netflix series Cowboy Bebop (2021). His filmography includes: The World's Fastest Indian (2005) (Carlo Rotsching, Shane O'Sullivan); Bridge to Terabithia (2007) (Josh Hutcherson, AnnaSophia Robb); Avatar (2009) (Zoe Saldaña, Sam Worthington); Mr. Pip (2012) (Ewan McGregor, Samantha Barks); The Meg (2018) (Jason Statham, Ruby Rose); X (2022) (Mia Goth, Jenna Ortega); Heart Eyes (2025) (Owen Joyner, Aubrey Plaza); M3GAN 2.0 (2025) (Violet McGraw, Allison Williams). TV: The Pacific (2010), Ash vs Evil Dead (2015–2018), Sweet Tooth (2021–2024), Power Rangers Beast Morphers (2020).
Known For
Credits
- 2026 · New Zealand Spy as Robert
- 2025 · M3GAN 2.0 as General Hurst
- 2025 · Heart Eyes as Chief Richard Hartley
- 2024 · Time Bandits as Babyface
- 2022 · X as Sheriff Dentler
- 2022 · No Exit as Dr. Bill
- 2022 · The Royal Treatment as Nate
- 2021 · Cowboy Bebop as Buck
- 2021 · Sweet Tooth as Odell
- 2018 · The Meg as David E. Jordan
- 2015 · Ash vs Evil Dead as Waiter
- 2015 · Ash vs Evil Dead as Commander
- 2013 · Agent Anna as Motivational Speaker
- 2012 · Mr. Pip as Magwitch
- 2009 · Avatar as Op Center Staff
- 2008 · Legend of the Seeker as Commander Trimack
- 2007 · Reckless Behavior: Caught on Tape as Chief of Police
- 2007 · Bridge to Terabithia as Principal Turner
- 2006 · Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior as Mr. Medina
- 2006 · In Her Line of Fire as Admiral Winters
- 2006 · Treasure Island Kids: The Battle of Treasure Island as Morgan
- 2005 · The World's Fastest Indian as Customs Official
- 2004 · Power Rangers Dino Thunder: Legacy of Power as Zeltrax (voice)
- 2004 · Power Rangers Dino Thunder: White Thunder as Zeltrax (voice)
- 2004 · Power Rangers Dino Thunder: Day of the Dino as Zeltrax (voice)
- 2003 · Eddie's Million Dollar Cook Off as Longo
- 2003 · You Wish! as Mayor
- 2002 · Atomic Twister as Dr. Martin Jennings
- 1998 · Young Hercules as Theban Envoy
- 1995 · Xena: Warrior Princess as Petracles
- 1995 · Hercules: The Legendary Journeys as Villager
- 1995 · Hercules: The Legendary Journeys as Nagus
- 1993 · Power Rangers as Colonel Mason Truman
- 1993 · Power Rangers as Zeltrax (voice)
- 1993 · Power Rangers as General Peluso (voice)
- 1993 · Power Rangers as Shelby's Dad
- 1993 · Power Rangers as Ancient Sensei
- 1993 · Power Rangers as Cheetar (voice)
- 1993 · Power Rangers as Zeltrax / Golden Rod (voice)