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James Cromwell
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Cromwell in 2010
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James Oliver Cromwell
January 27, 1940 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Other names | Jamie Cromwell |
| Education | Carnegie Mellon University (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1955–present |
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
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Anne Ulvestad
(m. 1977; div. 1986)Anna Stuart
(m. 2014) |
| Children | 3 |
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James Oliver Cromwell (born January 27, 1940) is an American actor. He is known for playing many different kinds of characters in movies and TV shows. He won an Primetime Emmy Award and was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in the movie Babe (1995).
James Cromwell has been in many popular films. These include Star Trek: First Contact (1996), L.A. Confidential (1997), Deep Impact (1998), and The Green Mile (1999). He also lent his voice to characters in animated movies like Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002) and Big Hero 6 (2014).
On television, he has appeared in shows such as Angels in America (2003) and Six Feet Under (2003–2005). He won an Emmy Award for his role in American Horror Story: Asylum (2012–2013). He also appeared in Succession (2018–2023), which earned him three more Emmy nominations.
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Early Life and Education
James Cromwell was born in Los Angeles, California. His mother was actress Kay Johnson, and his father was actor and director John Cromwell. His father faced difficulties in his career during a time when some artists were unfairly prevented from working.
James grew up in Manhattan, New York City. He went to The Hill School and later studied at Middlebury College and Carnegie Mellon University. He earned a degree in Fine Arts in 1964. He also trained to be an actor at HB Studio.
Acting Career Highlights
James Cromwell started his television career in 1974. His first TV role was in an episode of The Rockford Files. Soon after, he had a recurring role in the show All in the Family. In 1975, he played a main character in the TV show Hot l Baltimore. He also appeared in an episode of M*A*S*H.
His first movie role was in the detective comedy Murder by Death in 1976. Throughout the 1980s, he continued to work in television and appeared in films like Revenge of the Nerds (1984).
Breakthrough Roles
A very important role for James Cromwell was playing Farmer Hoggett in the movie Babe (1995). This role earned him a nomination for an Academy Award. He also appeared in the sequel, Babe: Pig in the City (1998).
After Babe, he took on many more significant roles. These included movies like Eraser (1996), The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996), and The Green Mile (1999). He also voiced a character in the animated film Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002).
Star Trek and Other Notable Works
James Cromwell has appeared in several Star Trek shows and movies. He first appeared in Star Trek: The Next Generation in 1990. He is well-known for playing Dr. Zefram Cochrane in Star Trek: First Contact (1996). He also played this character in the Star Trek: Enterprise pilot episode "Broken Bow" and in a 2022 episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks.
In 1999, he was nominated for an Emmy Award for his role as newspaper owner William Randolph Hearst in the TV film RKO 281. He received another Emmy nomination for his role in the medical drama series ER. From 2003 to 2005, he played George Sibley in the HBO series Six Feet Under, earning another Emmy nomination.
In 2006, James Cromwell played Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in the movie The Queen. He also appeared as Phillip Bauer, the father of the main character, in the TV series 24. He played George H. W. Bush in the film W. (2008).
More recently, he voiced Professor Robert Callaghan/Yokai in the Disney movie Big Hero 6 (2014). He also appeared in films like Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) and the Australian TV series Operation Buffalo (2020). He has also been seen in the HBO Max show Julia, playing Julia Child's father.
Activism and Advocacy
James Cromwell is a strong supporter of many causes, especially animal rights. He became a vegetarian in 1974 after seeing a stockyard. He became a vegan while working on the movie Babe in 1995. He often speaks out against animal cruelty for organizations like PETA.
He has participated in protests to raise awareness about animal welfare. For example, in 2017, he was involved in a PETA protest about the treatment of orca whales at SeaWorld. He has also protested against certain animal research practices and other environmental issues. In 2022, PETA named him their Person of the Year. In 2023, he helped find a new home for a pig, which he named "Babe."
Personal Life
James Cromwell has been married three times. He has three children: Kate, John, and Colin. He married his current wife, actress Anna Stuart, in 2014. He lives in Warwick, New York.
James Cromwell is known for being very tall, standing at 6 feet 7 inches. He is the tallest actor ever nominated for an Academy Award. His son, John, is even taller at 6 feet 8 inches. They have even played the same character at different ages in some TV shows, like American Horror Story: Asylum.
Views and Beliefs
James Cromwell's experiences during the Civil Rights Movement in 1964 deeply influenced him. He saw the bravery of activists and decided to become an activist himself. He became involved in the movement against the Vietnam War. In the late 1960s, he joined a group that supported members of the Black Panther Party.
He has also expressed his views on politics, supporting candidates like Bernie Sanders in past U.S. presidential elections.
Images for kids
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James Cromwell and J. G. Hertzler showing their arrest citations at a protest in 2016.
See also
In Spanish: James Cromwell para niños
