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James Cromwell as Phillip Bauer on "24"
James Cromwell as Phillip Bauer on "24" - © FOX
James Cromwell plays Captain John Stacy in Columbia Pictures' "Spider-Man 3."  James Cromwell also portrays Phillip Bauer on FOX's "24." 

James Cromwell received a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for his memorable performance as Farmer Hoggett in the smash-hit, "Babe." James Cromwell's recent motion picture work includes "The Longest Yard;" "I, Robot;" "Space Cowboys;" Frank Darabont's critically acclaimed "The Green Mile;" "The General's Daughter;" "Snow Falling on Cedars;" "The Bachelor;" "The Sum of All Fears;" DreamWorks SKG's 'Spirit: Stallion of The Cimarron;" Stephen Frears' Oscar-nominated film "The Queen;" and "Becoming Jane."

Additionally, James Cromwell starred as Grandpa in "The Education of Little Tree," and Police Captain Dudley Smith in "L.A. Confidential." Among James Cromwell's many other films are "Star Trek: First Contact," "The People vs. Larry Flynt," and "Babe: Pig in the City."

James Cromwell  earned Emmy nominations for his work on the HBO original series "Six Feet Under," the HBO movie "RKO 281," and the NBC drama "ER." James Cromwell also starred in TNT's "A Slight Case of Murder." James Cromwell 's body of work encompasses dozens of miniseries and movies-of-the-week, including a starring role in TNT's "A Slight Case of Murder," a cameo appearance in HBO's "Angels in America," "The West Wing," "Picket Fences," "Home Improvement," "L.A. Law," and "Star Trek: The Next Generation."

James Cromwell has also performed in many revered plays, including "Hamlet," "The Iceman Cometh," "Devil's Disciple," "All's Well That Ends Well," "Beckett," and "Othello" in many of the country's most distinguished theaters, including the South Coast Repertory, the Goodman Theatre, the Mark Taper Forum, the American Shakespeare Festival, Center Stage, the Long Wharf Theatre, and the Old Globe. James Cromwell recently played A. E. Houseman in the American premiere of Tom Stoppard's "The Invention of Love" at A.C.T. in San Francisco.

James Cromwell has directed at resident theaters across the country and was the founder and artistic director of his own company, Stage West, in Springfield, Massachusetts. James Cromwell also co-directed a short film, which was shown at the London Film Festival.

Born in Los Angeles, James Cromwell grew up in New York and Waterford, Connecticut, and studied at Carnegie Mellon University (then Carnegie Tech). His father, John Cromwell, an acclaimed actor and director, was one of the first presidents of the Screen Directors Guild. His mother, Kay Johnson, was a stage and film actress.






JAMES CROMWELL: FACTS

How tall is James Cromwell? How old is James Cromwell? Where was James Cromwell born? Find out here.

Age: 70 years old
Birthday: January 27, 1940
Height: 6' 7"
Full Name / Real Name: James Oliver Cromwell
Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA
Wife: Julie Cobb
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JAMES CROMWELL: NEWS


James Cromwell as Phillip Bauer on "24" VH1's 'Lords of The Revolution' Celebrates Traffickers of Sex, Drugs, Music and Subversive PoliticsPremiering Monday, August 10, the five-part series will feature counterculture icons of the '60s and '70s, such as Andy Warhol, Muhammad Ali, The Black Panthers, Timothy Leary, and Cheech and Chong. Read more...

SPIDER-MAN 3: NEWS (4)


Poster for "Spider-Man 3" (2007) 'Spider-Man 4' Hires New DirectorMarc Webb, the director of the Golden Globe nominated Best Picture "(500) Days of Summer," has been chosen to helm the next chapter of the film franchise. Read more...
Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man in Columbia Pictures' "Spider-Man 3" 'Spider-Man 4' Moves Forward without Star Tobey Maguire and Director Sam RaimiWith its release delayed until summer 2012, the new installment will hire a new director and star for a re-boot of the franchise that will see Peter Parker going back to high school. Read more...
Disney to Buy Spider-Man and IronmanThe company agrees to acquire Marvel Entertainment and its portfolio of over 5,000 characters in a deal estimated at $4 billion. Read more...
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JAMES CROMWELL: TWEETS

March 13, 2010
Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an obligation and responsibility to preserve and nurture and care for all life. -James Cromwell
1 hour ago
@Patt_Morrison Who ISN'T blown away by James Cromwell? :) That man is an angel.
22 hours ago
@ROOOOOOOONAN I would like James Cromwell to play me and Kenny Baker can play my blackberry.
1 day ago
@Misteriouskin com Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Madeleine Stowe, Bruce Greenwood, Dina Merrill e James Cromwell. Alfonso Arau na direção!
1 day ago
heading over to interview James Cromwell for a short doc... "Rolo Tomassi"
2 days ago
★★★☆☆「 ブッシュ 」 W. 3/5star Oliver Stone(dr) Josh Brolin James Cromwell Elizabeth Banks (2008)
3 days ago
I love how in The Matrix Blu-Ray bio about Hugo Weaving, they put Babe and Bab2. High points in any career (minus James Cromwell: Oscar Nom)
4 days ago
@buddhatpm And if James Cromwell wanted me to knit him a hat, I would! I would!
4 days ago
Watching L.A. Confidential commentary. James Cromwell going on and on about begging for hats. As if I didn't love him enough from Babe...
4 days ago
got Surrogates from Netflix. I'm a little surprised James Cromwell is in another "robots in the future go haywire" movie.
4 days ago
@Wersching Papa Bauer? As in who played him in season 6? James Cromwell? *is confuzzled*
5 days ago
When did James Cameron switch bodies with James Cromwell?
5 days ago
@Wersching James Cromwell? He played poppa bauer in season 6
5 days ago
@Wersching I was wondering! James Cromwell, then?
5 days ago
RT @zennie62 Met James Cromwell of Star Trek: First Contact and other great roles who told me that Trek fans aren't concerned about truth ..
5 days ago