James Cromwell

86 years old Los Angeles, California, USA

James Oliver Cromwell (born January 27, 1940) is an American film and television actor. He is best known for his role as Dr. Zefram Cochrane in “Star Trek: First Contact,” as well as his roles in “Babe,” “L.A. Confidential,” and “Spider-Man 3.” He has been nominated for an Oscar, three Emmy Awards, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards during his career.

Cromwell was born in Los Angeles, California and was raised in Manhattan, New York. He was adopted by actress Kay Johnson and actor, director and producer John Cromwell, who was blacklisted during the McCarthy era. He was educated at The Hill School, Middlebury College and Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon University), where he studied engineering. Like both his parents, he was drawn to the theater, doing everything from Shakespeare to experimental plays.

He has long been an advocate of leftist causes. In an October 2008 interview, he strongly attacked the Republican Party and the George W. Bush administration, saying their controversial foreign policy would "either destroy us or the entire planet." He became a vegetarian in 1974 after seeing a stockyard in Texas and experiencing the "smell, terror and anxiety." He became an ethical vegan while playing the character of Farmer Hoggett in the movie Babe in 1995. He frequently speaks out on issues regarding animal cruelty for PETA, largely the treatment of pigs.

Cromwell was married to Anne Ulvestad from 1976 to 1986. They had three children. He married his second wife, Julie Cobb, on May 29, 1986.

Recent movies

# Name Character Rating
1 Rebel Ridge (2024) Judge 6.7
2 Merry Little Batman (2023) Alfred Pennyworth (voice) 6
3 Emperor (2020) John Brown 6
4 The Laundromat (2019) Joseph David Martin 6.8
5 Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) Benjamin Lockwood 6.6
6 Marshall (2017) The Judge 7.5
7 50 Years of Star Trek (2016) Self 7
8 The Promise (2016) Henry Morgenthau Sr. 5.5
9 Big Hero 6 (2014)
Top 100 by FilmGator 		Professor Robert Callaghan (voice) 8.1
10 The Trials of Cate McCall (2013) Justice Sumpter 5
11 Soldiers of Fortune (2012) Haussman 4.4
12 Still Mine (2012) Craig Morrison 6
13 The Artist (2011)
Oscars 2012 		Clifton 7.5
14 Memorial Day (2011) Bud Vogel 5.3
15 Secretariat (2010) Ogden Phipps 7.3
16 Pope Pius XII (2010) Pope Pius XII -
17 The Last Days of Lehman Brothers (2009) Hank Paulson -
18 Starz Inside - Unforgettably Evil (2009) Self -
19 Surrogates (2009) Dr. Lionel Canter 6.4
20 W. (2008) George H.W. Bush 5.8
21 Tortured (2008) Jack 7
22 Dante's Inferno (2007) Virgil (voice) -
23 Becoming Jane (2007) Mr. Austen 7.5
24 Spider-Man 3 (2007) Captain Stacy 6.2
25 Avenger (2006) Paul Devereaux -
26 The Queen (2006)
Oscars 2007 		Prince Philip 7
27 The Longest Yard (2005) Warden Hazen 6.6
28 I, Robot (2004)
Oscars 2005 		Dr. Alfred Lanning 7.3
29 The Snow Walker (2003) Walter "Shep" Shepherd 7
30 Blackball (2003) Ray Speight -
31 A Carol Christmas (2003) Ghost of Christmas Future (uncredited) 7
32 The Magnificent Ambersons (2002) Major Amberson 6
33 The Sum of All Fears (2002) President Fowler 6.5
34 Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002)
Oscars 2003 		The Colonel (voice) 6.6
35 Fail Safe (2000) Gordon Knapp -
36 Walking the Mile: The Making of The Green Mile (2000) Self / Warden Hal Moores 8
37 Space Cowboys (2000)
Oscars 2001 		Bob Gerson 6.4
38 The Green Mile (1999)
Oscars 2000 		Warden Hal Moores 8.4
39 The General's Daughter (1999) General Joseph Campbell 6.4
40 A Slight Case of Murder (1999) John Edgarson -
41 Snow Falling on Cedars (1999)
Oscars 2000 		Judge Fielding 7
42 RKO 281 (1999) William Randolph Hearst 6.5
43 The Bachelor (1999) Priest 5.6
44 Deep Impact (1998) Alan Rittenhouse 6.4
45 Babe: Pig in the City (1998)
Oscars 1999 		Farmer Arthur Hoggett 5.8
46 Species II (1998) Senator Ross 5.6
47 L.A. Confidential (1997)
Oscars 1998 		Dudley Smith 8
48 Eraser (1996) William Donohue 6
49 Star Trek: First Contact (1996) Dr. Zefram Cochrane 7.7
50 The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996) Charles Keating 7.1
51 Babe (1995) Farmer Hoggett 6.7
52 Indictment: The McMartin Trial (1995) Judge Pounders 9
53 The Shaggy Dog (1994) Charlie Mulvihill -
54 Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love (1994) Mr. Skolnick 4.7
55 Romeo Is Bleeding (1993) Cage 7.3
56 The Babe (1992) Brother Mathias 6
57 Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation (1992) Mr. Skolnick 4.5
58 Miracle Landing (1990) B.J. Cocker -
59 The Runnin' Kind (1989) Uncle Phil -
60 Pink Cadillac (1989) Motel Desk Clerk 6.5
61 The Rescue (1988) Adm. Rothman -
62 Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise (1987) Mr. Skolnick 5.7
63 Explorers (1985) Mr. Müller 7.3
64 Tank (1984) Deputy Euclid 6
65 Oh, God! You Devil (1984) Priest -
66 Revenge of the Nerds (1984) Mr. Skolnick 6.7
67 The Man with Two Brains (1983) Realtor 7.2
68 The Cheap Detective (1978) Schnell 5
69 Murder by Death (1976) Marcel Cassette 7.1
70 Daddy Long Legs (1955) Extra (uncredited) 5