Being cast as Jesus in a play was the role that changed James Runcorn's life forever.
IDAHO FALLS — Being cast as Jesus in a play was the role that changedThe 48-year-old California man, who now serves as the community discipleship pastor at Watersprings Church in Idaho Falls, had been kicked out of the church he'd attended in his youth. His mom had died during his formative years and his dad was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, which caused him to act out in unhealthy ways.
And for someone intent on making it in show business, Runcorn was in good company. Tony-award-winning actress Audra McDonald got her start there and was just two grades ahead of him at the school. Mick Wingert, who is the voice of Po in a "Kung Fu Panda" TV show, was one of Runcorn's classmates, along with Christopher Gorham, known for his film and TV roles in "Ugly Betty," "Jake 2.0" and "The Other Side of Heaven.
Multiple injuries while training at the Army Airborne School led to an honorable discharge after just two years. His dad's declining health prompted him to move back to California. It was here that he and his wife enrolled in Fresno State University to obtain a theater degree."It never aired," Runcorn recalls, smiling, explaining that actors just starting out make very little money. "My best year as an actor, I made $13,000. The reason I made so much is because of .
Though he enjoyed the recognition at first, eventually, it made him realize how empty he felt and he started questioning the path he had chosen. A family connection in Idaho Falls inspired him and his wife to move. After attending Divinity school and obtaining a doctorate, he started working as a pastor.
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