James Naughton is a well-known and much-beloved actor/director. His credits range from “Who’s the Boss” and “The Devil Wears Prada” to Tony Award-winning performances in “City of Angels” and “Chicago.” He directed Paul Newman in the 2002 Broadway revival of “Our Town.”
But the longtime Weston resident has taken on other “roles” in his community and state. He’s a longtime animal welfare supporter, and a strong advocate for Connecticut’s medical aid in dying legislation, following his wife Pam’s battle with pancreatic cancer.
The other day, he talked about all that — and much more, including life with his very talented singer/son Greg, and Tony Award-winning/daughter-in-law Kelli O’Hara, and the grandkids, who live in Westport — on the Westport Library stage. It was a wide-ranging look into the life of a very interesting man.
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That was awesome! I see Jim playing pickleball at Intensity where I direct the pickleball program! He’s Gooood!!
Great guy – great interview