James Cromwell

Born:January 27, 1940

Place of Birth:Los Angeles, California, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

James Cromwell, an esteemed American actor, was born on January 27, 1940, in the bustling city of Los Angeles, California. Raised in the vibrant streets of Manhattan, New York, he was enveloped in the world of performing arts from a young age. His adoptive parents, the renowned actress Kay Johnson and the talented actor John Cromwell, instilled in him a deep passion for the theater. Despite his initial studies in engineering at prestigious institutions like Middlebury College and Carnegie Mellon University, Cromwell's heart belonged to the stage.

With a career spanning decades, James Cromwell has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. While he is widely recognized for his captivating portrayal of Dr. Zefram Cochrane in the iconic film "Star Trek: First Contact," his talent extends far beyond this role. Nominated for esteemed accolades such as an Oscar, three Emmy Awards, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards, Cromwell's versatility and dedication to his craft have not gone unnoticed.

Beyond his impressive acting career, James Cromwell is a staunch advocate for various social and environmental causes. His unwavering support for leftist ideologies and vocal criticism of political administrations have solidified his reputation as a passionate activist. Embracing a vegetarian lifestyle in 1974 and later transitioning to ethical veganism, his role as Farmer Hoggett in the beloved film "Babe" served as a catalyst for his commitment to animal rights. Cromwell's involvement with organizations like PETA underscores his dedication to combating animal cruelty and promoting ethical treatment of all beings.

In matters of the heart, James Cromwell's personal life reflects his enduring commitment to love and family. His marriage to Anne Ulvestad, which lasted from 1976 to 1986, bore three cherished children. Following this chapter, Cromwell found lasting companionship with Julie Cobb, whom he wed on May 29, 1986. Their union stands as a testament to his belief in the enduring power of love and partnership.

As a seasoned performer and advocate, James Cromwell's legacy extends far beyond the silver screen. His resonant voice, both on and off-camera, serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for those who champion social justice and environmental conservation. With each role he embodies and each cause he champions, Cromwell continues to captivate audiences and ignite change with his unwavering passion and unwavering dedication.

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Big Hero 6

Professor Robert Callaghan (voice)

2014

A special bond develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes.

The Green Mile

Warden Hal Moores

1999

A supernatural tale set on death row in a Southern prison, where gentle giant John Coffey possesses the mysterious power to heal people's ailments. When the cell block's head guard, Paul Edgecomb, recognizes Coffey's miraculous gift, he tries desperately to help stave off the condemned man's execution.

Spider-Man 3

Captain Stacey

2007

The seemingly invincible Spider-Man goes up against an all-new crop of villains—including the shape-shifting Sandman. While Spider-Man’s superpowers are altered by an alien organism, his alter ego, Peter Parker, deals with nemesis Eddie Brock and also gets caught up in a love triangle.

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

Benjamin Lockwood

2018

Three years after Jurassic World was destroyed, Isla Nublar now sits abandoned. When the island's dormant volcano begins roaring to life, Owen and Claire mount a campaign to rescue the remaining dinosaurs from this extinction-level event.

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron

The Colonel (voice)

2002

A captured mustang remains determined to return to his herd no matter what.

I, Robot

Dr. Alfred Lanning

2004

In 2035, where robots are commonplace and abide by the three laws of robotics, a technophobic cop investigates an apparent suicide. Suspecting that a robot may be responsible for the death, his investigation leads him to believe that humanity may be in danger.

Rebel Ridge

Judge

2024

A former Marine confronts corruption in a small town when local law enforcement unjustly seizes the bag of cash he needs to post his cousin's bail.

The Longest Yard

Warden Hazen

2005

Disgraced pro football quarterback Paul Crewe lands in a Texas federal penitentiary, where manipulative Warden Hazen recruits him to advise the institution's football team of prison guards. Crewe suggests a tune-up game which lands him quarterbacking a crew of inmates in a game against the guards. Aided by incarcerated ex-NFL coach and player Nate Scarborough, Crewe and his team must overcome not only the bloodthirstiness of the opposition, but also the corrupt warden trying to fix the game against them.

Surrogates

Dr. Lionel Canter

2009

Set in a futuristic world where humans live in isolation and interact through surrogate robots, a cop is forced to leave his home for the first time in years in order to investigate the murders of others' surrogates.

Babe

Farmer Hoggett

1995

Babe is a little pig who doesn't quite know his place in the world. With a bunch of odd friends, like Ferdinand the duck who thinks he is a rooster and Fly the dog he calls mum, Babe realises that he has the makings to become the greatest sheep pig of all time, and Farmer Hoggett knows it. With the help of the sheep dogs, Babe learns that a pig can be anything that he wants to be.

L.A. Confidential

Dudley Smith

1997

Three detectives in the corrupt and brutal L.A. police force of the 1950s use differing methods to uncover a conspiracy behind the shotgun slayings of the patrons at an all-night diner.

Deep Impact

Alan Rittenhouse

1998

A seven-mile-wide space rock is hurtling toward Earth, threatening to obliterate the planet. Now, it's up to the president of the United States to save the world. He appoints a tough-as-nails veteran astronaut to lead a joint American-Russian crew into space to destroy the comet before impact. Meanwhile, an enterprising reporter uses her smarts to uncover the scoop of the century.

Star Trek: First Contact

Dr. Zefram Cochrane

1996

The Borg, a relentless race of cyborgs, are on a direct course for Earth. Violating orders to stay away from the battle, Captain Picard and the crew of the newly-commissioned USS Enterprise E pursue the Borg back in time to prevent the invaders from changing Federation history and assimilating the galaxy.

The Artist

Clifton

2011

Hollywood, 1927: As silent movie star George Valentin wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will cause him to fade into oblivion, he sparks with Peppy Miller, a young dancer set for a big break.

Eraser

William Donohue

1996

U.S. Marshall John Kruger erases the identities of people enrolled in the Witness Protection Program. His current assignment is to protect Lee Cullen, who's uncovered evidence that the weapons manufacturer she works for has been selling to terrorist groups. When Kruger discovers that there's a corrupt agent within the program, he must guard his own life while trying to protect Lee's.

The Sum of All Fears

President Fowler

2002

When the president of Russia suddenly dies, a man whose politics are virtually unknown succeeds him. The change in political leaders sparks paranoia among American CIA officials, so CIA director Bill Cabot recruits a young analyst to supply insight and advice on the situation. Then the unthinkable happens: a nuclear bomb explodes in a U.S. city, and America is quick to blame the Russians.

The General's Daughter

General Joseph Campbell

1999

When the body of Army Capt. Elisabeth Campbell is found on a Georgia military base, two investigators, Warrant Officers Paul Brenner and Sara Sunhill, are ordered to solve her murder. What they uncover is anything but clear-cut. Unseemly details emerge about Campbell's life, leading to allegations of a possible military coverup of her death and the involvement of her father, Lt. Gen. Joseph Campbell.

Becoming Jane

Mr. Austen

2007

A biographical portrait of a pre-fame Jane Austen and her romance with a young Irishman.

Space Cowboys

Bob Gerson

2000

Frank Corvin, ‘Hawk’ Hawkins, Jerry O'Neill and ‘Tank’ Sullivan were hotdog members of Project Daedalus, the Air Force's test program for space travel, but their hopes were dashed in 1958 with the formation of NASA and the use of trained chimps. They blackmail their way into orbit when Russia's mysterious ‘Ikon’ communications satellite's orbit begins to degrade and threatens to crash to Earth.

Secretariat

Ogden Phipps

2010

Housewife and mother Penny Chenery agrees to take over her ailing father's Virginia-based Meadow Stables, despite her lack of horse-racing knowledge. Against all odds, Chenery - with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin - manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years.

The Promise

Henry Morgenthau Sr.

2016

Set during the last days of the Ottoman Empire, a love triangle develops between Mikael, a brilliant medical student, the beautiful and sophisticated artist Ana, and Chris, a renowned American journalist based in Paris.

The Queen

Philip of Edinburgh

2006

The Queen is an intimate behind the scenes glimpse at the interaction between HM Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Tony Blair during their struggle, following the death of Diana, to reach a compromise between what was a private tragedy for the Royal family and the public's demand for an overt display of mourning.

Marshall

The Judge

2017

Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, battles through one of his career-defining cases.

The Laundromat

Joseph David Martin

2019

When a widow gets swindled out of insurance money, her search for answers leads to two cunning lawyers in Panama who hide cash for the superrich.

Murder by Death

Marcel Cassette

1976

Lionel Twain invites the world's five greatest detectives to a 'dinner and murder'. Included are a blind butler, a deaf-mute maid, screams, spinning rooms, secret passages, false identities and more plot turns and twists than are decently allowed.

Revenge of the Nerds

Mr. Skolnick

1984

At Adams College, the jocks rule the school from their house on high, the Alpha Beta fraternity. So when a group of socially-challenged misfits try to go Greek, they're instantly rejected by every house on campus. Deciding to start their own fraternity to protect their outcast brothers, the campus nerds soon find themselves in a battle royale as the Alpha Betas try to crush their new rivals.

Explorers

Mr. Müller

1985

Middle schooler Ben spends his free time watching sci-fi films, playing video games and reading comic books. Surprisingly, his affinity for all things fantastical yields a real result – when he has a vivid dream about technology, his prodigy best friend Wolfgang manages to create a working spacecraft. Joined by their buddy Darren, the boys take off into outer space and encounter some very odd extraterrestrial life.

The People vs. Larry Flynt

Charles Keating

1996

Larry Flynt is the hedonistically obnoxious, but indomitable, publisher of Hustler magazine. The film recounts his struggle to make an honest living publishing his girlie magazine and how it changes into a battle to protect the freedom of speech for all people.

Romeo Is Bleeding

Cage

1993

A corrupt cop gets in over his head when he tries to assassinate a beautiful Russian hit-woman.

The Man with Two Brains

Realtor

1983

A brain surgeon marries a femme fatale, causing his life to turn upside down. Things go more awry when he falls in love with a talking brain.

Pink Cadillac

Motel Desk Clerk

1989

A bounty hunter helps out the wife of a bail-jumper after her child is kidnapped by neo-Nazi types.

Blackball

Ray Speight

2003

Blackball follows the fortunes of Cliff Starkey, a working-class fine of lawn bowls with an exceptional talent. Wanting to take on the Aussies he manages to become regional champion, only to get banned. Sports agent Rich Schwartz picks him up and makes him so popular the Bowls Committee deem to lift the ban. Now the question is whether he can regain his form and his friends to beat the Aussies.