James Youngs is an American actor best known for playing Chuck Crane in the film Footloose.
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Best Known For:The film Footloose
Breakthrough:Became widely recognized for his portrayal of the antagonist Chuck Crane in the iconic film Footloose in 1984
10 Quick Facts About James Youngs
- Full Name: James Youngs
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film Footloose
- Date of Birth: October 16, 1956
- Age: 69 years old
- Place of Birth: Old Bethpage, New York
- Marital Status: Single
- Popular As: Jim Youngs
- Specialization: Actor

James Youngs Age
James Youngs is about 70 years old as of 2026. James Youngs was born in 1956.
Rise to Fame
James Youngs rose to prominence for his role in the film Footloose.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Footloose, The Wanderers, and Youngblood.
- Film: Footloose (Chuck Crane, 1984)
- Film: The Wanderers (Buddy, 1979)
- Film: Youngblood (Kelly Youngblood, 1986)
James Youngs Family & Relationships
James Youngs is single. He has 2 siblings, John Savage and Gail Youngs.
- Siblings:
- John Savage
- Gail Youngs
Personal Information
- Full Name: James Youngs
- Popular As: Jim Youngs
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 16, 1956
- Age: 69
- Birthday: October 16
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Place of Birth: Old Bethpage, New York
Family & Relationships
- Siblings: 2 siblings
- Marital Status: Single
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- John Savage (Brother, actor)









