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James Brolin, born on July 18, 1940 in Los Angeles, California, United States, is a film producer, character actor and television actor. James Brolin is 86 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes University High School. Recorded honors include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (1970), star on Hollywood Walk of Fame and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film (1971, 1973).
My Take
What I admire most about James Brolin is his refusal to chase the spotlight at the expense of the work. Over 140 credits since 1961, two Golden Globes, an Emmy, yet he built his reputation as a dependable character actor rather than a flashy leading man. There is something quietly heroic about that choice. Add the racing-driver sideline and you get a man who treats craft as a long-distance pursuit, not a sprint. In an industry obsessed with the next big thing, Brolin's six-decade steadiness feels almost radical to me, and I find it genuinely moving.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- James Brolin
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェームズ・ブローリン
- Reading
- じぇーむず・ぶろーりん
- Born
- July 18, 1940 (age 86)
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film producer / character actor / television actor / racing automobile driver
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dragon
2. Background
- High school
- University High School
- University
- University High School
Awards & achievements
- 1970 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 1971 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
- 1973 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was James Brolin born?
Born July 18, 1940 (age 86).
Where is James Brolin from?
James Brolin is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does James Brolin do?
James Brolin works as actor, film producer, character actor, television actor, racing automobile driver.
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