James Brolin

American actor (born 1940)
Person human Q315051
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James Brolin

Summary

James Brolin is a human[1]. He was born in Los Angeles[2]. He was born on July 18, 1940[3]. He worked as an actor[4], film producer[5], character actor[6], television actor[7], and racing automobile driver[8]. He ranks in the top 0.15% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21,566 views/month, #1,459 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • James Brolin's place of birth was Los Angeles[2].
  • James Brolin was born on July 18, 1940[3].
  • James Brolin's mother was Helen Sue Bruderlin[10].
  • Among James Brolin's spouses was Barbra Streisand[11].
  • A child of James Brolin was Josh Brolin[12].
  • James Brolin held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was James Brolin's native language[14].
  • James Brolin worked as an actor[4].
  • James Brolin's professions included film producer[5].
  • James Brolin's professions included character actor[6].
  • James Brolin's professions included television actor[7].
  • James Brolin worked as a racing automobile driver[8].
  • James Brolin worked as a film actor[15].
  • James Brolin was educated at University High School[16].
  • James Brolin received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series[17].
  • James Brolin received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].
  • James Brolin received the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film[19].
  • James Brolin received the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film[20].
  • James Brolin is recorded as male[21].
  • James Brolin's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • James Brolin was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].
  • James Brolin's Commons category is recorded as James Brolin[24].
  • James Brolin's residence is recorded as Malibu[25].
  • James Brolin's sport is recorded as auto racing[26].
  • James Brolin's family name is recorded as Brolin[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Los Angeles[2], James Brolin… he was born on July 18, 1940[3]. His mother was Helen Sue Bruderlin[10]. English was his native language[14].

Education

James Brolin's education included a stint at University High School[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[4], film producer[5], character actor[6], television actor[7], racing automobile driver[8], and film actor[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series[17], an award for best supporting actor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1954[30]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18], a commemorative plaque[31], in United States[32]; and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film[19], an award for best supporting actor[33], in United States[34], founded in 1971[35].

Personal Life

James Brolin was married to Barbra Streisand[11]. A child of him was Josh Brolin[12]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].

Why It Matters

James Brolin ranks in the top 0.15% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21,566 views/month, #1,459 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was James Brolin born?

James Brolin's place of birth was Los Angeles[2].

Who were James Brolin's parents?

James Brolin's mother was Helen Sue Bruderlin[10].

Who was James Brolin married to?

James Brolin's spouses include Barbra Streisand[11].

What did James Brolin do for work?

James Brolin worked as actor[4], film producer[5], character actor[6], television actor[7], and racing automobile driver[8].

Where did James Brolin go to school?

James Brolin was educated at University High School[16].

What awards did James Brolin receive?

Honors received include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series[17], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18], Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film[19], and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation actor, film producer, character actor +5
    Child Josh Brolin
    Given name James
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