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James Brolin

age 86 · born July 18, 1940 in Los Angeles

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James Brolin’s filmography

Known for

All roles, 136

Newest first

Show the other 126From Accidental Love (2015) to Bus Stop (1961)

As himself: 31 appearances

talk shows, documentaries, award shows

Filmography: TMDB.

Who is James Brolin?

James Brolin (born Craig Kenneth Bruderlin; July 18, 1940) is an American actor, producer and director. He has won two Golden Globes and an Emmy. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on August 27, 1998.

He is best known for his TV roles such as Steven Kiley on Marcus Welby, M.D.(1969–1976), Peter McDermott on Hotel (1983–1988), John Short on Life in Pieces (2015–2019), and the Narrator on Sweet Tooth and his film roles such as Sgt. Jerome K. Weber in Skyjacked (1972), John Blane in Westworld (1973), General Ralph Landry in Traffic (2000), Jack Barnes in Catch Me If You Can (2002), and Emperor Zurg in the 2022 Toy Story spin-off film Lightyear.

In 1966, he married Jane Cameron Agee, a wildlife activist and aspiring actress at Twentieth Century Fox, 12 days after they first met. The couple had two children, actor Josh Brolin (b. 1968), and Jess (b. 1973). They were divorced in 1984. In 1985, he met actress Jan Smithers on the set of Hotel, and they married in 1986. The couple had a daughter, Molly Elizabeth (b. 1987). Smithers filed for divorce from Brolin in 1995.

In 1996, he met singer and actress Barbra Streisand through a friend, and they married on July 1, 1998. He is stepfather of Streisand's only child, Jason Gould.

Biography: TMDB.

At a glance

Born
July 18, 1940 (age 86)
Place of birth
Los Angeles, California, USA

Facts: TMDB.

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James Brolin’s career in numbers

roles: 108 films and 28 series
136
TV episodes
510
years behind the camera, since 1961
65
top-rated series: “Community” and “Castle” (TMDB)
8.0
films as director
3

Genres of his features

  • drama50%
  • tv movie31%
  • thriller27%
  • action20%
  • comedy19%

Numbers from the TMDB filmography, genres from 108 features. One film can have several genres.

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Frequently asked questions about James Brolin

How old is James Brolin?

86 years old. They were born on July 18, 1940 in Los Angeles.

What has James Brolin been in?

Among others: “Catch Me If You Can”, “True Grit”, and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”.

What films has James Brolin directed?

3 features, including “Royal Hearts” (2018), “I'll Be Home for Christmas” (2016), and “My Brother's War” (1997).

Sources: TMDB (person data, filmography, photos). As of November 13, 2026. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. · Ta strona po polsku