- Third son, Zechariah Runcorn born March 3, 2005.
- Fourth son, Micah Runcorn born February 6, 2006.
- Attended Roosevelt School of the Arts in Fresno with Christopher Gorham, Anita Kopacz, Yvonna Kopacz Wright, Audra McDonald, Matthew Floyd Miller, Kurando Mitsutake, Matt G. Wiens, and Mick Wingert.
- Father of child actor, Elijah Runcorn.
- His second child is Jonah Jamarri Runcorn. James taught Pre-School Special ED for the Los Angeles Unified School District in 2001. Jonah was a student in his classroom. The Runcorn family adopted Jonah in January 2004.
- Good friends with Paul Danner
- He served at Arlington National Cemetery in the United States Army Honor Guard. He performed in hundreds of full honor military funerals, carrying the caskets, folding the flags but primarily as one of the "21 gun salute" 7 man firing parties. His final duty in the "Old Guard" was serving as a sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknowns.
- First son, Elijah Runcorn born December 21, 1994.
- Second son (adopted), Jonah Runcorn born December 9, 1996.
- Fifth son, Judah Runcorn born December 17, 2010.
- Mick Wingert is the reason James attended Roosevelt School of the Arts, met his wife, and became an actor. Mick was an assistant director on a production of Sleeping Beauty at the Children's Playhouse in Fresno, California. James was a part of the cast, playing the role of Prince Charming. Mick encouraged James to audition for the performing arts program at Roosevelt.
- James was adopted. His mom passed away when he was age 15. His dad passed away the Tuesday before September 11, 2001. He has a relationship with his biological mother, as well as her son and daughter. He also has a relationship with his biological father (a native belonging to the Aamjiwnaang First Nation in Canada), as well as his 2 daughters.
- Cousin of Walt Martin.
- Sixth son, Josiah Runcorn born November 25, 2016.
- Seventh son, Ezrah Runcorn born December 20, 2018.
- James has a B.F.A. in Theatre/Acting, Fresno State (2000), an M.A. in Ministry/Christian Leadership, Hope International University (2012), an M.Div., Hope International University (2017) and a D.Min./Preaching, Lincoln Christian University, grad 2021.
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