James Horan (b. December 14, 1954 in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.) is an American character actor who has appeared in many television programs and films. He has starred in several soap operas, including Guiding Light as Det. Kirk Winters in 1981, Another World as Denny Hobson (1981–1982), General Hospital as Brett Madison (1985–1987), and All My Children as Creed Kelly (1988–1989). Horan's television guest appearances include roles on Remington Steele, Zorro, Melrose Place, Lost and Highlander: The Series. Recently, he appeared on a season 6 episode of 24.