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James Oliver Cromwell (born January 27, 1940) is an American actor and activist with notable roles in both television and film. Known extensively as a character actor, Cromwell's long-spanning career has earned him a Primetime Emmy Award and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for 'Babe' (1995). His other major roles include movies like 'Star Trek: First Contact' (1996), 'L.A. Confidential' (1997), 'Deep Impact' (1998), 'The Green Mile' (1999), 'Space Cowboys' (2000), 'The Longest Yard' (2005) 'The Queen' (2006), 'W' (2008), 'Secretariat' (2010), 'The Artist' (2011), and 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' (2018). He has also lent his voice to films like 'Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron' (2002), and 'Big Hero 6' (2014). In television, he is known for his roles in 'Angels in America' (2003), 'Six Feet Under' (2003–2005), and 'American Horror Story: Asylum' (2012–2013), winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor for the latter. He also played major roles in 'Boardwalk Empire' (2012–2013), 'The Young Pope' (2016), 'Counterpart' (2018–2019), and 'Succession' (2018–2023). Cromwell was born in Los Angeles, California as the son of actress Kay Johnson and actor/director John Cromwell. As an active participant in progressive causes, particularly regarding animal rights, Cromwell turned vegan while playing Farmer Hoggett in the 1995 film 'Babe'. Apart from his acting career, he frequently speaks on issues regarding animal cruelty for PETA.
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Given Name: James Oliver Cromwell
Born: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: January 27, 1940
Occupations: Actor, Activist
Years Active: 1974-present
Children: 3
Spouses: Anne Ulvestad, Julie Cobb, Anna Stuart
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Rebel Ridge
Merry Little Batman
Emperor
Never Too Late
The Laundromat
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
Marshall
Big Hero 6
Still Mine
Hide Away
Secretariat
The Queen
Star Trek: First Contact
Babe
Tank
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