A Buffalo, New York native, James Christopher Read was born on July 31, 1953. Married to actress Wendy Kilbourne, the veteran actor is known for his role in the television miniseries North & South, based on the novels of John Jakes. He also co-starred in the movie Beaches. He is currently starring in the ABC Family series, Wildfire. Ken Davis Sr. is the former owner of Davis Farms, but he lost control of the land to daughter Dani. He has powerful friends that prevented him from going to jail not long ago. He admits that his daughter is doing a great job at the farm, but he holds an inner resentment to the fact that he is forced to take a backseat role to the business that he established.