James Gammon

Biography

Born 04/20/1940

Sturdy character actor prolific on stage, screen and TV in both small and prominent supporting roles, most typically as weathered, rustic types ranging from lawmen to bartenders, from cowhands to military men. Gammon began in the entertainment field at age 19 when he got a job operating a camera at...
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Awards

  • In 1996, received Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Principal Actor
  • In 1974, received Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actor
  • In 1973, received Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Director

Highlights

  • In 2006, Cast in Wim Wenders' neo-Western "Don't Come Knocking" starring Sam Shepard
  • In 2003, Appeared in "Cold Mountain," directed by Anthony Minghella
  • In 2002, Played Pat, Lanie's Father in "Life or Something Like It"

Family & Companions

  • Alison Gammon: daughter (born c. 1973)
  • Amy Gammon: daughter (born c. 1975)

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