James Cromwell Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Movies, Height, Parents, TV Shows, Awards

James Oliver Cromwell also known as James Cromwell is an acclaimed American character actor known for his towering presence and versatile performances in film, television, and theatre.

He earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor as Farmer Hoggett in Babe (1995) and won a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for American Horror Story: Asylum (2012).

Quick Facts

• Full Name: James Oliver Cromwell
• Stage Name: James Cromwell
• Born: January 27, 1940
• Age: 86 years old
• Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: American
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 2.01 m
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: John Cromwell and Kay Johnson
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Anna Stuart
• Children: Three
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $8 million USD

Early Life and Education

James Cromwell was born on January 27, 1940, in Los Angeles, California, United States, to parents John Cromwell (an actor, director, and producer blacklisted during the McCarthy era) and Kay Johnson (an actress).

His parents divorced in 1946, and he was raised primarily in Manhattan, New York City, by his mother after the separation. He has English, German, Irish, and Scottish ancestry. He graduated from The Hill School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, in 1958.

Initially studying mechanical engineering at Middlebury College in Vermont and the Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon University), he switched to acting, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Carnegie Mellon University in 1964. He received additional training at HB Studio in New York. His ethnicity is American. His religion is unknown.

Career

James Cromwell began in theatre, founding and directing Stage West in Springfield, Massachusetts, and performing in numerous regional productions including Shakespearean roles. He debuted on screen in the 1970s with television appearances and small film parts, gaining notice in Revenge of the Nerds (1984).

His breakthrough came with Babe (1995), followed by iconic roles in Star Trek: First Contact (1996), L.A. Confidential (1997), The Green Mile (1999), Space Cowboys (2000), The Queen (2006), W. (2008), The Artist (2011), and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018).

On television, he starred in Six Feet Under (2003–2005), American Horror Story: Asylum (2012–2013), Boardwalk Empire (2012–2013), and Succession (2018–2023). He has also voiced characters in Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002) and Big Hero 6 (2014).

Social Media

James Cromwell does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

James Cromwell, 86 years old and 2.01 m tall, has been married to actress Anna Stuart since January 1, 2014. He was previously married to Anne Ulvestad from 1977 to 1986 (three children: Kate, John, and Colin) and to actress Julie Cobb from May 29, 1986, to 2005.

He dated drama teacher Joan MacIntosh from 2005 to 2009. No other past relationships are publicly detailed. He has three children from his first marriage and lives in Warwick, New York. A lifelong activist, he became vegan after Babe and advocates for animal rights, environmentalism, and social justice, including arrests for civil disobedience.

Net Worth

James Cromwell‘s net worth is estimated at $8 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting roles in major films and television series including Babe, L.A. Confidential, The Green Mile, The Queen, and Succession; residuals from streaming and syndication of classic projects; Emmy and Oscar nominations boosting his profile for recurring high-profile work; theatre productions; and occasional producing or voice credits.

Filmography

• Babe (1995)
• Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
• L.A. Confidential (1997)
• The Green Mile (1999)
• Space Cowboys (2000)
• The Queen (2006)
• W. (2008)
• The Artist (2011)
• Still Mine (2012)
• American Horror Story: Asylum (2012–2013, TV series)
• Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)
• Succession (2018–2023, TV series)