The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia

Born and raised in Philadelphia, James Rosin graduated from Temple University’s School of Communications and the Theater. In New York, he studied with Bobby Lewis (co-founder of the Actor’s Studio) and appeared in plays off-off Broadway, in New England summer stock and on the ABC daytime drama "Edge of Night."

In Los Angeles, Rosin played featured and co-starring roles in numerous episodic television series. He also wrote stories and teleplays for Quincy M.E. (NBC), Capitol (CBS) and Loving Friends and Perfect Couples (Showtime). His full-length play, Michael in Beverly Hills, a comedy-drama, premiered at the American Theater Arts in Los Angeles and was later presented off-off Broadway at the American Musical Dramatic Academy’s Studio One Theater.

In recent years, Rosin has written and produced two one-hour sports documentaries which have aired on PBS and Comcast SportsNet: Philly Hoops: The SPHAS and Warriors, and The Philadelphia Athletics (1901-1954) both released by Alpha Video.

He has also authored published books on pop, rock and R&B music and sports; as well as classic television series such as: Wagon Train, Naked City, Route 66, Adventures in Paradise, Peyton Place, The Invaders, The Streets of San Francisco and Quincy M.E. He has been a contributing writer to Films of the Golden Age magazine. Rosin is a member of the Writers Guild of America East, as well as the Screen Actors Guild and Actors Equity.

The e-mail address of the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia is pioneers@broadcastpioneers.com