Actually, he doesn't look any worse than anyone else his age does. When he was in his twenties, he was maybe a little bit too pretty. And sort of creepy. That probably helped his career. He's pretty ordinary-looking now.

The older James Spader gets, the more he begins to look more and more like J.T. Walsh.
You've seen Guy Standeven in something because the man was in everything.

He's changed A LOT, so I don't blame people for being shocked Still, stuff happens; at least people can appreciate him for his acting, now, instead of it being surface-admiration.
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I explained WHY he has aged on another discussion. Perhaps you should read WHY he's aged, and then, you won't judge him s superficially.

James Spader was Handsome and hot back then and he is handsome and hot now. The man is blessed and talented!!

I honestly don't get those who hold your point of view. He gained some weight during Boston Legal, but he's lost it since. His character in The Office was intentionally revolting. But his character in The Blacklist, which he was playing at the time of your post, is smoldering hot. Also, personally, I don't think he was "fine" in the 90s, only cute. Daniel Jackson? Utterly adorable. He stole my heart. But he never stirred up the fire in me that Raymond Reddington does

That board no longer exist. Most members are here: http://js-spader.proboards.com/
But all the information is gone and it's not as active as it use to be.

James will always be fine. Even when he's mummified.
In related news: I know I'm late but what happened to the JSMP message board? I used to love that place? Every time I visit IMDB it's like a piece of my soul gets chipped away.

I think the difference here is that it's James Frickin' Spader.
Now if let's say you take the looks away from someone like Keanu Reeves, chances are he will never be a crowd-puller again.
I'm not hating on Reeves - I heard he's a really nice guy - but his acting skill isn't in the same realm as Spader, nor does he have that silky smooth voice to fall back on. He gets by largely on his work ethic and looks.

LOL. I'm watching "White Palace" now and he almost looks angelic; so beautiful, amazing hair too. He's not a bad looking guy though; just older. But, I always suspected he had some kind of medical issue; at one point he looked kind of bloated and sickly to me. It's possible he just never disclosed it.

I thought that way at first, but after watching him in the Blacklist he is still a sexy guy! The way the way he talks, the way he oozes confidencethey're everything. I think not looking like a magazine model but still keeping the charm intact makes the actor even more sexier. To me, this guy will be forever ageless.

James Spader, unlike most in Hollywood doesn't seem to mind being a real person and always delivers on his performances. I'll bet many wrote him off as a pretty face because some earlier roles always had him playing that type. I say to the OP-If you cry a little, that reflects on you.
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I agree, he was a beautiful man in the 90s. And I still think he's hot now, just in a different way.

he really was very hot when he was younger

He's still hotEspecially in The Blacklist..

You hated Dream Lover? Oh my gosh that is like, the best movie ever! Hahahah I'm such a fan of it. The ending is the most satisfying ending I've ever seen. What didn't you care for about it?
Madchen Amick was fvcking gorgeous back in the day. She's aged, too. Which is too bad, but that's life

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Okay, yeah he's still attractive Anything he's lost in looks, he more than makes up for in the charisma department. He's still able to be and act sexy without looking like he used too. He's such a great actor.

I feel the same way about women. Julianne Moore, Jennifer Connely, Cate Blanchett, Laura Linney, Rachel Weisz Some of them could be my mother! (I'm 26)

Of course, he's changed. He's grown older, and that's naturally what happens.
I happen to think he looks better older, perso2000nally. There is just something about mature aged men. I don't know, I think it's a bit like wine, they're better as they've aged. James Spader, Gary Oldman I'm in my early twenties and I find it oddly so hard to find people my age attractive, so maybe that's just me, but I think he looks wonderful (and that voice alone, damn).

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I agree. He was SO handsome when he was young. (I'VE A WEAKNESS FOR BLOND MEN)

Put my vote in that I'd much rather date Spader than Clooney. Clooney seems very vain and conceited to me. Spader has ALWAYS shown a great depth of humility. THAT, to me is far sexier than good looks..

James Spader for me too, without any hesitation! He looks great and has so much charisma