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James Cromwell (I)
Born in Los Angeles but raised in Manhattan and educated at Middlebury College and Carnegie-Mellon University, James Cromwell is the son of film director John Cromwell and actress Kay Johnson. He studied acting at Carnegie-Mellon, and went into the theatre (like his parents) doing everything from Shakespeare to experimental plays. He started ...
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Actor (185 credits)
Actor (185 credits)
2018
Succession
(TV Series)
Ewan Roy
Ewan Roy
- Which Side Are You On?
(2018)
... Ewan Roy
- I Went to Market
(2018)
... Ewan Roy
2017
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
(TV Series)
Albert Fall
Albert Fall
- Sinclair Broadcast Group
(2017)
... Albert Fall
2017
The Detour
(TV Series)
J.R.
J.R.
- The Ass
(2017)
... J.R.
- The Mule
(2017)
... J.R.
- The Trip
(2017)
... J.R.
- The Dilemma
(2017)
... J.R.
- The Job
(2017)
... J.R.
2016
The Young Pope
(TV Series)
Cardinal Michael Spencer
Cardinal Michael Spencer
- Episode #1.10
(2016)
... Cardinal Michael Spencer (credit only)
- Episode #1.9
(2016)
... Cardinal Michael Spencer
- Episode #1.8
(2016)
... Cardinal Michael Spencer
- Episode #1.7
(2016)
... Cardinal Michael Spencer
- Episode #1.6
(2016)
... Cardinal Michael Spencer (credit only)
2016
American Experience
(TV Series documentary)
Clarence Darrow
Clarence Darrow
- The Perfect Crime
(2016)
... Clarence Darrow (voice)
2014-2015
Murder in the First
(TV Series)
Warren Daniels
Warren Daniels
- Number Thirty Nine
(2015)
... Warren Daniels
- Blunt the Edge
(2014)
... Warren Daniels
- Family Matters
(2014)
... Warren Daniels
- Win Some, Lose Some
(2014)
... Warren Daniels
- Suck My Alibi
(2014)
... Warren Daniels
2015
Halt and Catch Fire
(TV Series)
Jacob Wheeler
Jacob Wheeler
- Heaven Is a Place
(2015)
... Jacob Wheeler
- Kali
(2015)
... Jacob Wheeler
- Limbo
(2015)
... Jacob Wheeler
- Working for the Clampdown
(2015)
... Jacob Wheeler
- 10Broad36
(2015)
... Jacob Wheeler
2013-2014
Betrayal
(TV Series)
Thatcher Karsten
Thatcher Karsten
- ...A Better Place
(2014)
... Thatcher Karsten
- Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth...
(2014)
... Thatcher Karsten
- ...The Karsten Way
(2014)
... Thatcher Karsten
- ...Number 16
(2013)
... Thatcher Karsten
- It's Just You and Me Now...
(2013)
... Thatcher Karsten
2012-2013
Boardwalk Empire
(TV Series)
Andrew W. Mellon
Andrew W. Mellon
- William Wilson
(2013)
... Andrew W. Mellon
- Margate Sands
(2012)
... Andrew W. Mellon
- The Pony
(2012)
... Andrew W. Mellon
- You'd Be Surprised
(2012)
... Andrew W. Mellon
2013
Do No Harm
(TV Series)
Dr. Phillip Charmelo
Dr. Phillip Charmelo
- This Is How It Ends
(2013)
... Dr. Phillip Charmelo
- You Made Me Do This
(2013)
... Dr. Phillip Charmelo
- But I'm Allergic to Cats
(2013)
... Dr. Phillip Charmelo
2012-2013
American Horror Story
(TV Series)
Dr. Arthur Arden
Dr. Arthur Arden
- Continuum
(2013)
... Dr. Arthur Arden (credit only)
- Spilt Milk
(2013)
... Dr. Arthur Arden (credit only)
- The Name Game
(2013)
... Dr. Arthur Arden
- The Coat Hanger
(2012)
... Dr. Arthur Arden
- Unholy Night
(2012)
... Dr. Arthur Arden
2009
Beyond All Boundaries
(Short)
Major General Alexander A. Vandegrift / Fleet Admiral William Halsey (voice)
Major General Alexander A. Vandegrift / Fleet Admiral William Halsey (voice)
2008
My Own Worst Enemy
(TV Series)
Alistair Trumbull
Alistair Trumbull
- Henry and the Terrible... Day
(2008)
... Alistair Trumbull
- Love in All the Wrong Places
(2008)
... Alistair Trumbull
- Down Rio Way
(2008)
... Alistair Trumbull
- That Is Not My Son
(2008)
... Alistair Trumbull
- Hello, Henry
(2008)
... Alistair Trumbull
2007
24
(TV Series)
Phillip Bauer
Phillip Bauer
- Day 6: 5:00 a.m.-6:00 a.m.
(2007)
... Phillip Bauer
- Day 6: 4:00 a.m.-5:00 a.m.
(2007)
... Phillip Bauer
- Day 6: 3:00 a.m.-4:00 a.m.
(2007)
... Phillip Bauer
- Day 6: 2:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
(2007)
... Phillip Bauer
- Day 6: 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
(2007)
... Phillip Bauer
2005
Pope John Paul II
(TV Mini-Series)
Cardinal Adam Sapieha
Cardinal Adam Sapieha
- Episode #1.2
(2005)
... Cardinal Adam Sapieha
- Episode #1.1
(2005)
... Cardinal Adam Sapieha
2003-2005
Six Feet Under
(TV Series)
George Sibley
George Sibley
- Everyone's Waiting
(2005)
... George Sibley
- Static
(2005)
... George Sibley
- All Alone
(2005)
... George Sibley
- Ecotone
(2005)
... George Sibley
- Singing for Our Lives
(2005)
... George Sibley (credit only)
2004
Salem's Lot
(TV Series)
Father Donald Callahan
Father Donald Callahan
- Episode #1.2
(2004)
... Father Donald Callahan
- Episode #1.1
(2004)
... Father Donald Callahan
2004
The West Wing
(TV Series)
President D. Wire Newman
President D. Wire Newman
- The Stormy Present
(2004)
... President D. Wire Newman
2003
Angels in America
(TV Mini-Series)
Roy's Doctor
Roy's Doctor
- Perestroika: Heaven, I'm in Heaven
(2003)
... Roy's Doctor
- Perestroika: Beyond Nelly
(2003)
... Roy's Doctor
- Perestroika: Stop Moving!
(2003)
... Roy's Doctor
- Perestroika
(2003)
... Roy's Doctor
- Millennium Approaches: Bad News
(2003)
... Roy's Doctor
2001
Citizen Baines
(TV Series)
Senator Baines
Senator Baines
- Out in the Rain
(2001)
... Senator Baines
- Lost and Found
(2001)
... Senator Baines
- The Appraisal
(2001)
... Senator Baines
- Three Days in November
(2001)
... Senator Baines
- Days of Confusion
(2001)
... Senator Baines
2001
Star Trek: Enterprise
(TV Series)
Dr. Zefram Cochrane
Dr. Zefram Cochrane
- Broken Bow: Part I
(2001)
... Dr. Zefram Cochrane (uncredited)
2001
ER
(TV Series)
Bishop Stewart
Bishop Stewart
- The Crossing
(2001)
... Bishop Stewart
- A Walk in the Woods
(2001)
... Bishop Stewart
- Thy Will Be Done
(2001)
... Bishop Stewart
- Rock, Paper, Scissors
(2001)
... Bishop Stewart
1995-1996
Partners
(TV Series)
Mr. Saxonhouse
Mr. Saxonhouse
- Can We Keep Her, Dad?
(1996)
... Mr. Saxonhouse
- Do We Have to Write You a Check?
(1995)
... Mr. Saxonhouse
1994
L.A. Law
(TV Series)
Attorney Hutton
Attorney Hutton
- McKenzie, Brackman, Barnum & Bailey
(1994)
... Attorney Hutton
1990-1993
Star Trek: The Next Generation
(TV Series)
Jaglom Shrek / Prime Minister Nayrok
Jaglom Shrek / Prime Minister Nayrok
- Birthright: Part II
(1993)
... Jaglom Shrek
- Birthright, Part I
(1993)
... Jaglom Shrek
- The Hunted
(1990)
... Prime Minister Nayrok
1991
Jake and the Fatman
(TV Series)
Russell Havilland
Russell Havilland
- It Never Entered My Mind
(1991)
... Russell Havilland
1988
China Beach
(TV Series)
Ambassador at Large Roland Weymouth
Ambassador at Large Roland Weymouth
- Pilot
(1988)
... Ambassador at Large Roland Weymouth
1987-1988
Mama's Boy
(TV Series)
Lucky
Lucky
- Mickey's Song
(1988)
... Lucky
- Molly's Night Out
(1987)
... Lucky
- Bachelor of the Year
(1987)
... Lucky
1986-1987
Easy Street
(TV Series)
Quentin Standard
Quentin Standard
- Spring Fever
(1987)
... Quentin Standard
- Maid in Italy
(1987)
... Quentin Standard
- The Country Club
(1987)
... Quentin Standard
- Our Kind of People
(1987)
... Quentin Standard
- Too Many Cooks
(1987)
... Quentin Standard
1986
The Last Precinct
(TV Series)
Chief Bludhorn
Chief Bludhorn
- I Want My Mummy
(1986)
... Chief Bludhorn
- Pilot
(1986)
... Chief Bludhorn
1986
Dream West
(TV Mini-Series)
Maj. Gen. David Hunter
Maj. Gen. David Hunter
- Episode #1.2
(1986)
... Maj. Gen. David Hunter
- Dream West
(1986)
... Maj. Gen. David Hunter
1986
Magnum, P.I.
(TV Series)
French Policeman, at Airport
French Policeman, at Airport
- Photo Play
(1986)
... French Policeman, at Airport (uncredited)
1985-1986
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
(TV Series)
Gregory
Gregory
- Wrong Number
(1986)
... Gregory (as Jamie Cromwell)
- Tail of the Dancing Weasel
(1985)
... Gregory
1985
The Twilight Zone
(TV Series)
Obadiah Payne (segment "A Message from Charity")
Obadiah Payne (segment "A Message from Charity")
- Examination Day/A Message from Charity
(1985)
... Obadiah Payne (segment "A Message from Charity")
1985
Hardcastle and McCormick
(TV Series)
Jake Fellows
Jake Fellows
- Undercover McCormick
(1985)
... Jake Fellows
1984-1985
Dallas
(TV Series)
Gerald Kane
Gerald Kane
- Bail Out
(1985)
... Gerald Kane
- Lockup in Laredo
(1985)
... Gerald Kane
- Deja Vu
(1984)
... Gerald Kane
1982
Father Murphy
(TV Series)
Farley Webster
Farley Webster
- The Reluctant Runaway: Part 2
(1982)
... Farley Webster
- The Reluctant Runaway: Part 1
(1982)
... Farley Webster
1977-1981
Barney Miller
(TV Series)
Dr. Edmund Danworth / Jason Parrish / Neil Spencer / ...
Dr. Edmund Danworth / Jason Parrish / Neil Spencer / ...
- Stress Analyzer
(1981)
... Dr. Edmund Danworth
- Liquidation
(1981)
... Jason Parrish
- Strip Joint
(1979)
... Neil Spencer
- Group Home
(1977)
... Sgt. Wilkinson
1980
Little House on the Prairie
(TV Series)
Harve Miller
Harve Miller
- Laura Ingalls Wilder: Part 2
(1980)
... Harve Miller
- Laura Ingalls Wilder: Part 1
(1980)
... Harve Miller
1979-1980
The White Shadow
(TV Series)
Art Commings / Mr. Hamilton
Art Commings / Mr. Hamilton
- The Death of Me Yet?
(1980)
... Art Commings
- Mainstream
(1979)
... Mr. Hamilton
1974-1978
Maude
(TV Series)
Dr. Farrington / Alfie
Dr. Farrington / Alfie
- The Obscene Phone Call
(1978)
... Dr. Farrington
- Last Tango in Tuckahoe
(1974)
... Alfie
1976-1977
The Nancy Walker Show
(TV Series)
Glen
Glen
- The Reunion
(1977)
... Glen
- The Partners
(1977)
... Glen
- Kenneth's Memoirs
(1976)
... Glen
- Terry's Depression
(1976)
... Glen
- Rival Agents
(1976)
... Glen
1977
Three's Company
(TV Series)
Detective Lannigan
Detective Lannigan
- Chrissy's Night Out
(1977)
... Detective Lannigan
1976-1977
Insight
(TV Series)
George Spelvin / Norman
George Spelvin / Norman
- Christmas 2025
(1977)
... George Spelvin
- Jesus B.C.
(1976)
... Norman
1976-1977
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman
(TV Series)
Reverend Buryfield
Reverend Buryfield
- Episode #2.190
(1977)
... Reverend Buryfield (credit only)
- Episode #2.186
(1977)
... Reverend Buryfield (uncredited)
- Episode #2.150
(1977)
... Reverend Buryfield (credit only)
- Episode #2.149
(1977)
... Reverend Buryfield (uncredited)
- Episode #2.90
(1977)
... Reverend Buryfield (credit only)
1976
Once an Eagle
(TV Mini-Series)
J.L. Cleghorne
J.L. Cleghorne
- Part 4
(1976)
... J.L. Cleghorne
- Part 3
(1976)
... J.L. Cleghorne
- Part 2
(1976)
... J.L. Cleghorne
- Part 1
(1976)
... J.L. Cleghorne
1975
Hot L Baltimore
(TV Series)
Bill Lewis
Bill Lewis
- Ainsley's Secret
(1975)
... Bill Lewis
- Suzy's Problem
(1975)
... Bill Lewis
- Ainsley Loves April
(1975)
... Bill Lewis
- Historic L Baltimore
(1975)
... Bill Lewis
- Bingham's Con
(1975)
... Bill Lewis
1974
All in the Family
(TV Series)
Stretch Cunningham
Stretch Cunningham
- Archie and the Miracle
(1974)
... Stretch Cunningham
- Archie Is Missing
(1974)
... Stretch Cunningham
- The Bunkers and Inflation: Part 4
(1974)
... Stretch Cunningham
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Producer (4 credits)
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Soundtrack (2 credits)
Soundtrack (2 credits)
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Director (1 credit)
Director (1 credit)
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Thanks (1 credit)
Thanks (1 credit)
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Self (92 credits)
Self (92 credits)
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Archive footage (8 credits)
Archive footage (8 credits)
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(January 7 to March 4, 1979) He acted in Ted Tally's play, "Terra Nova," in a West Coast premiere at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California with Donald Moffat in the cast. Gordon Davidson was director. Tharon Musser was lighting designer. Peter Wexler was set designer. Peter Berggren was costume designer. ... See more »Alternate Names:
Jamie CromwellHeight:
6' 6½" (1.99 m)
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[on his Oscar campaign for Babe (1995)] That year they had huge films and I said to the studio, 'I want to go for supporting actor,' and they said, 'No, your name comes first.' I said, 'Yeah, it comes first because you can't say, "Babe, starring the pig and James Cromwell." Of course you had to put me first.' You know, they didn't help me at all. No campaign, no advertising, no nothing. It cost ... See more »Trivia:
Has twice played a prison warden, both with units of measure in the title: The Green Mile (1999) and The Longest Yard (2005). See more »Trademark:
Frequently plays men with positions of authority See more »Nickname:
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