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James Cromwell

James Cromwell

Actor · born 27 January 1940 · Los Angeles, California, USA

James Oliver Cromwell (born January 27, 1940) is an American film and television actor. He is best known for his role as Dr. Zefram Cochrane in “Star Trek: First Contact,” as well as his roles in “Babe,” “L.A. Confidential,” and “Spider-Man 3.” He has been nominated for an Oscar, three Emmy Awards, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards during his career.

Cromwell was born in Los Angeles, California and was raised in Manhattan, New York. He was adopted by actress Kay Johnson and actor, director and producer John Cromwell, who was blacklisted during the McCarthy era. He was educated at The Hill School, Middlebury College and Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon University), where he studied engineering. Like both his parents, he was drawn to the theater, doing everything from Shakespeare to experimental plays.

Where to start: The Green Mile (1999).

As actor 112

TV shows 53

Frequently asked questions

What is the best James Cromwell movie?

By viewer score, The Green Mile (1999) at 8.5/10.

What are James Cromwell’s most popular movies?

The Green Mile, Big Hero 6, Spider-Man 3.

How many movies has James Cromwell made?

112 films on TMDB, 112 as actor.

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