James Vallo started acting in Chicago supported by his waiter job for many years living on the edge he soon moved to Hollywood living on the streets with no money and homeless. But pursuing his dreams of working in films and TV constantly. He met and became great friends with Edward Asner and Eric Morris both incredible figures in the entertainment world who supported his drive in acting. They both to this day are Icons for James. Living in Eric Morris studio alone and working in a sandwich shop in Hollywood to be able to eat was tough. But he stuck it out, advice given to him by life long friend Ed Asner. James then turned to producing and further acting training at the Loft Studio with Bill Traylor. James now owns his own production company, James Vallo Movies.