James Gaylyn

Acting

James Gaylyn

Born 9 January 1954 · Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. · 72

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

Highlights

Avatar2009 · Film · Op Center Staff
Bridge to Terabithia2007 · Film · Principal Turner
Ash vs Evil Dead2015 · Series · Waiter
Sweet Tooth2021 · Series · Odell
The Meg2018 · Film · David E. Jordan
X2022 · Film · Sheriff Dentler

Filmography

Movies

20 films

M3GAN 2.02025 · Film · General Hurst
Heart Eyes2025 · Film · Chief Richard Hartley
X2022 · Film · Sheriff Dentler
No Exit2022 · Film · Dr. Bill
The Royal Treatment2022 · Film · Nate
The Meg2018 · Film · David E. Jordan
Mr. Pip2012 · Film · Magwitch
Avatar2009 · Film · Op Center Staff
Reckless Behavior: Caught on Tape2007 · Film · Chief of Police
Bridge to Terabithia2007 · Film · Principal Turner
Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior2006 · Film · Mr. Medina
In Her Line of Fire2006 · Film · Admiral Winters
Treasure Island Kids: The Battle of Treasure Island2006 · Film · Morgan
The World's Fastest Indian2005 · Film · Customs Official
Power Rangers Dino Thunder: Legacy of Power2004 · Film · Zeltrax (voice)
Power Rangers Dino Thunder: White Thunder2004 · Film · Zeltrax (voice)
Power Rangers Dino Thunder: Day of the Dino2004 · Film · Zeltrax (voice)
Eddie's Million Dollar Cook Off2003 · Film · Longo
You Wish!2003 · Film · Mayor
Atomic Twister2002 · Film · Dr. Martin Jennings

Filmography

Series

11 shows

New Zealand Spy2026 · Series · Robert
Time Bandits2024 · Series · Babyface
Cowboy Bebop2021 · Series · Buck
Sweet Tooth2021 · Series · Odell
Ash vs Evil Dead2015 · Series · Waiter
Agent Anna2013 · Series · Motivational Speaker
Legend of the Seeker2008 · Series · Commander Trimack
Young Hercules1998 · Series · Theban Envoy
Xena: Warrior Princess1995 · Series · Petracles
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys1995 · Series · Villager
Power Rangers1993 · Series · Colonel Mason Truman