William Devane was born on September 5, 1937 in Albany, New York. He graduated from American Academy of Dramatic Arts was popularly known for his portrayal of Greg Sumner on the drama series Knots Landing. In addition, he also starred in films like Payback, Space Cowboys, Family Plot, Marathon Man and Forgotten Sins to name a few. Moreover, he became part of the thriller series 24 as James Heller.
James Heller is the Secretary of Defense under President
Charles Logan who previously served in the Army as a pilot and air defense artillery officer. Moreover, he is the director of the Economic Stabilization Program. Later, he encounters a car crash and becomes critically injured but ultimately survives.