Born in Kentucky, James Best was orphaned at the age of three and eventually adopted. He joined the United States Army Air Corps during World War II and served with the military police in War-Torn Germany. After the war, Best founded the James Best Theater Center in Los Angeles and became one of the hottest acting coaches in Hollywood, training the likes of Clint Eastwood and Quentin Tarantino. He played the iconic role of Sheriff Roscoe P. Coltrane in the popular TV series 'The Dukes of Hazzard' and had a successful acting career spanning over 600 television shows. [... more]

James Best shares his story of being orphaned at three and joining the US Army Air Corps during World War Two. He later became a successful actor, founding the James Best Theater Center in Los Angeles and training the likes of Clint Eastwood and Quentin Tarantino. Best also talks about his iconic role as Sheriff Roscoe P. Coltrane in the Dukes of Hazzard and his experiences in Hollywood. [... more]

James Best recounts his life story, from his childhood in Kentucky to his acting career in Hollywood, where he worked with notable stars like Clint Eastwood and Jimmy Stewart. He shares his experiences in World War II and his role as Sheriff Roscoe P. Coltrane in the popular TV series Dukes of Hazzard. [... more]