James Kennedy

James Kennedy
Name	James Kennedy
Birth name	James Kennedy
Birth date	1992
Birth place	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Television personality, DJ, producer
Years active	2014–present
Known for	Vanderpump Rules
Partner	Ally Lewber (2022–present)

James Kennedy is an American television personality, disc jockey, and music producer best known as a main cast member on the Bravo reality television series Vanderpump Rules. His career as a DJ and his tumultuous personal relationships have been central storylines on the show since his introduction. Kennedy has also released original music and performed at major venues and festivals, building a profile in the electronic dance music scene.

Early life and education

James Kennedy was born in 1992 in Los Angeles, California, to parents Lisa Vanderpump and Ken Todd. He spent his early years in the United Kingdom, living in London before his family returned to Southern California. He attended Beverly Hills High School, where he developed an early interest in music and performance. Following high school, Kennedy pursued his passion for electronic music production and DJing, honing his skills independently while working at restaurants owned by his family, including Sur in West Hollywood.

Career

Kennedy's career was launched into the public eye through his casting on Vanderpump Rules in 2015, which documented his work as a server and aspiring DJ at Sur. His persistence led to regular DJ residencies at various Los Angeles nightclubs and events. He has performed at notable venues like Drai's Beachclub in Las Vegas and festivals including Electric Daisy Carnival. As a producer, Kennedy has released singles such as "I'm Not Famous" and "Crickets," often collaborating with other artists from the Bravo universe. His role on the series expanded significantly following the Scandoval controversy, which involved castmates Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix.

Personal life

Kennedy's personal life has been extensively documented on Vanderpump Rules. He was previously in a long-term, on-again, off-again relationship with co-star Raquel Leviss, which ended amid significant conflict. Since 2022, he has been in a relationship with Ally Lewber, who joined the cast of the series. His friendships and feuds with fellow cast members, including Lala Kent, Scheana Shay, and the aforementioned Tom Sandoval, have been major plot points. Kennedy has also been open about his journey with sobriety, discussing it on the show and in interviews.

Filmography

* Vanderpump Rules (2015–present) – Main cast * The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (2016) – Guest appearance * Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (multiple episodes) – Guest * Summer House (2022) – Guest appearance * Below Deck Mediterranean (2023) – Guest appearance

Discography

Singles

* "I'm Not Famous" (2018) * "Crickets" (featuring Lala Kent) (2020) * "Take a Seat" (2021) * "Call Me" (2022)

Awards and nominations

While Kennedy has not won major industry awards, his work on Vanderpump Rules contributed to the show's nomination for a MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Reality Series in 2023. His music releases have charted on the iTunes dance charts. He was also nominated for "Best DJ" at the 2022 Beer Olympics event in Los Angeles, a local competition.

Category:American television personalities Category:American disc jockeys Category:1992 births Category:Living people Category:People from Los Angeles