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James Brolin (born Craig Kenneth Bruderlin; July 18, 1940) is an American actor, producer, and director. He has appeared in over 140 film and television productions since his debut in 1961 and is the recipient of two Golden Globe Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award. Brolin is known for his TV roles such as Steven Kiley on Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969–76), Peter McDermott on Hotel (1983–88), LCol. Bill Kelly on Pensacola: Wings of Gold (1997–2000), John Short on Life in Pieces (2015–19), and the Narrator on Sweet Tooth (2021–24). His notable film roles include Sgt. Jerome K. Weber in Skyjacked (1972), John Blane in Westworld (1973), George Lutz in The Amityville Horror (1979), General Ralph Landry in Traffic (2000), Jack Barnes in Catch Me If You Can (2002), and the voice of Emperor Zurg in the Toy Story spin-off film Lightyear (2022). For his contributions to the television industry, Brolin received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on August 27, 1998. He is the father of actor Josh Brolin and the husband of Barbra Streisand.

Quick facts about James Brolin

  • Full name: James Brolin
  • Born: 1940-07-18
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q315051

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Who is James Brolin?

James Brolin (born Craig Kenneth Bruderlin; July 18, 1940) is an American actor, producer, and director.

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James Brolin is United States.

When was James Brolin born?

James Brolin was born on 1940-07-18.

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