James Lesure (born
September 21,
1970) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Mike Cannon on the
NBC comedy-drama
Las Vegas, and as Mel Ellis on the
NBC/
WB sitcom
For Your Love.
Television
His previous TV roles include playing Mike Cannon on NBC's "Las Vegas" (2003-2008). He also played attorney Mel Ellis on the
NBC/
WB sitcom
For Your Love (1998-2002), co-starring with
Holly Robinson Peete. He is also known for his guest appearances on many different American TV series, including
Monk,
Lost,
Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip,
Seinfeld,
Alias,
NYPD Blue , "
George Lopez" , and
The Drew Carey Show . Lesure was a recurring character on the NBC show
Lipstick Jungle, playing Griffin Bell.
