James Carville

Biography

Date of Birth 25 October 1944, Carville, Louisiana, USA Nickname The Ragin' Cajun Height 6' 2" (1.88 m) Spouse Mary Matalin (26 November 1993 - present) 2 children Trivia Political consultant to Bill Clinton in the 1992 election. Met wife Mary Matalin while during the 1992 US Presidential campaign while she was on President George Bush's team. Hometown of Carville, Louisiana, was named after a relative, who was the postmaster of the town. 2002: Shares left-wing host duties with Paul Begala on "Crossfire" (1982). Wife Mary was the right-wing host through 2000. James and Mary married on Thanksgiving Day, 1993. Has two young daughters: Matty Carville and Emma Carville. Author of several books, including "We're Right, They're Wrong", "And the Horse He Rode In On" (about Ken Starr), "Stickin'...the Case for Loyalty", "Buck Up, Suck Up...and Come Back When You Foul Up". He also co-wrote "All's Fair in Love, War and Running for President" with wife Mary Matalin. Makes a cameo as himself in the 2003 film Aquellas juergas universitarias (2003). Best friends with Paul Begala since 1983. CNN political contributor.