James Eckhouse, who was born on February 14, 1955, provided the voice for the soldier communicating from Outpost Beta within the radio adaptation of The Empire Strikes Back.
Within the United States, viewers of television likely recognize him most for his role as Jim Walsh, the father figure of the Walsh family, featured on Beverly Hills, 90210. Eckhouse also appeared in supporting roles in films such as Trading Places starring Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy, Fatal Attraction starring Michael Douglas, and Big starring Tom Hanks.