James Cromwell

American actor (born 1940)
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James Cromwell

Summary

James Cromwell is a human[1]. He was born in Los Angeles[2]. He was born on January 27, 1940[3]. He worked as a television actor[4], film actor[5], character actor[6], stage actor[7], and voice actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.3% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,746 views/month, #2,976 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • James Cromwell's place of birth was Los Angeles[2].
  • James Cromwell was born on January 27, 1940[3].
  • James Cromwell's father was John Cromwell[10].
  • James Cromwell's mother was Kay Johnson[11].
  • James Cromwell was married to Anna Stuart[12].
  • James Cromwell held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was James Cromwell's native language[14].
  • James Cromwell worked as a television actor[4].
  • James Cromwell worked as a film actor[5].
  • James Cromwell worked as a character actor[6].
  • James Cromwell's professions included stage actor[7].
  • James Cromwell worked as a voice actor[8].
  • James Cromwell worked as an actor[15].
  • James Cromwell's education included a stint at Carnegie Mellon University[16].
  • James Cromwell's education included a stint at Middlebury College[17].
  • James Cromwell's education included a stint at The Hill School[18].
  • James Cromwell was educated at HB Studio[19].
  • James Cromwell's education included a stint at Carnegie Mellon School of Drama[20].
  • A notable work attributed to James Cromwell is Babe[21].
  • A notable work attributed to James Cromwell is Six Feet Under[22].
  • James Cromwell received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie[23].
  • James Cromwell is recorded as male[24].
  • James Cromwell's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • James Cromwell was affiliated with the Democratic Party[26].
  • James Cromwell is associated with the animal rights movement movement[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James Cromwell was born in Los Angeles[2]. He was born on January 27, 1940[3]. His father was John Cromwell[10]. His mother was Kay Johnson[11]. English was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at Carnegie Mellon University[16], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1900[30], headquartered in Pittsburgh[31]; Middlebury College[17], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1800[34]; The Hill School[18], a university-preparatory school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1851[37], headquartered in Pottstown[38]; HB Studio[19], a drama school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1945[41], headquartered in Greenwich Village[42]; and Carnegie Mellon School of Drama[20], a faculty[43], in United States[44], founded in 1914[45].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television actor[4], film actor[5], character actor[6], stage actor[7], voice actor[8], and actor[15].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Babe[21], a film[46], directed by Chris Noonan[47] and Six Feet Under[22], a television series[48].

Recognition

James Cromwell received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie[23].

Personal Life

Among James Cromwell's spouses was Anna Stuart[12]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[26].

Why It Matters

James Cromwell ranks in the top 0.3% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,746 views/month, #2,976 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was James Cromwell born?

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

Who were James Cromwell's parents?

James Cromwell's father was John Cromwell[10]. James Cromwell's mother was Kay Johnson[11].

Who was James Cromwell married to?

James Cromwell's spouses include Anna Stuart[12].

What did James Cromwell do for work?

James Cromwell worked as television actor[4], film actor[5], character actor[6], stage actor[7], and voice actor[8].

Where did James Cromwell go to school?

James Cromwell was educated at Carnegie Mellon University[16], Middlebury College[17], The Hill School[18], and HB Studio[19].

What awards did James Cromwell receive?

Honors received include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [18] . theguardian.com. theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  18. [7] . theguardian.com. theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  21. [27] . vice.com. vice.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [21] . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . 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. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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