James Brolin

James Brolin in Columbia's The Master of Disguise - 2002 Photo: Jon Farmer

Biography

Born 07/18/1940

With his 6'4" lanky frame, matinee-idol looks and calm and collected demeanor, James Brolin was the textbook-perfect leading man for TV, and his career in that medium has been extensive, including seven years as Dr. Steven Kiley on "Marcus Welby, M.D." (ABC, 1969-76) and five years as Peter...
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Awards

  • In 2001, received Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture
  • In 1973, received Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series
  • In 1971, received Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series

Highlights

  • In 2006, Played the Governor of Maine, who in order to get re-elected, opposes the legalization of gay marriage, in the A&E movie, "Wedding Wars"
  • In 2003, Played Ronald Reagan in the television movie "The Reagans"; the movie stirred up a lot of controversy and was moved from CBS to Showtime; received Golden Globe and Emmy nominations for Best Actor in a Miniseries
  • In 2003, Played Selma Blair's father in the comedy "It's a Guy Thing"

Family & Companions

  • Josh Brolin: son (Born Feb. 12, 1968; mother, Jane Brolin)
  • Jess Brolin: son (Born Feb. 7, 1972; mother, Jane Brolin)

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