James Lesure joins "Lipstick Jungle" bringing the heat to new role

Oct. 8, 2008 - PRLog -- In tonight's new episode of "Lipstick Jungle," James Lesure takes command as new the CEO by giving studio executive  "Wendy Healy" (Brooke Shields) her walking papers!

Perhaps best known for his role as the fun-loving and competitive head of security and surveillance on the long-running NBC drama, "Las Vegas," Lesure's new role is a welcomed change of pace with a few surprises for viewers.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Lesure served in the Air Force Academy before attending the University of Southern California where he received his B.F.A. in Theater.  During his time at USC, he also studied abroad at the University of Kent in Canterbury, England.  While there, he performed in the productions “Hair” and “The Island.”  In addition to performing abroad, he was able to fulfill a life long dream – becoming an amateur boxer.  A natural in front of the camera and on stage, Lesure has also worked in a professional theater company in Los Angeles, where he played the role of Macduff in Shakespeare’s great tragedy “Macbeth.”

Named "One to Watch" by GQ Magazine, Lesure made his series debut on the comedy “For Your Love” as attorney Mel Ellis, co-starring actress Holly Robinson-Peete. He has also appeared in recurring roles on “Alias” and “The Division.” His other television credits include guest-starring roles on “LOST,” “NYPD Blue,” “MONK, "Seinfeld,” and a notable turn as a resolute military officer on the acclaimed series, “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.”

"Lipstick Jungle" airs Wednesday nights at 10/9c on NBC.