James Cromwell
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 ac
He has long been an advocate of leftist causes. In an October 2008 interview, he strongly attacked the Republican Party and the George W. Bush administration, saying their controversial foreign policy would "either destroy us or the entire planet." He became a vegetarian in 1974 after seeing a stockyard in Texas and experiencing the "smell, terror and anxiety." He became an ethical vegan while playing the character of Farmer Hoggett in the movie Babe in 1995. He frequently speaks out on issues regarding animal cruelty for PETA, largely the treatment of pigs.
Cromwell was married to Anne Ulvestad from 1976 to 1986. They had three children. He married his second wife, Julie Cobb, on May 29, 1986.
Born
Jan 27, 1940
Los Angeles, California, USA
Known For
Acting
Movies
117 acting
3 crew
Popularity
2.6
Known For
The Green Mile
1999
as Warden Hal Moores
Big Hero 6
2014
as Professor Robert Callaghan (voice)
Spider-Man 3
2007
as Captain Stacy
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
2018
as Benjamin Lockwood
I, Robot
2004
as Dr. Alfred Lanning
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
2002
as The Colonel (voice)
Deep Impact
1998
as Alan Rittenhouse
The Longest Yard
2005
as Warden Hazen
The Sum of All Fears
2002
as President Fowler
Babe
1995
as Farmer Hoggett
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