James Brolin – Biography, Married, Spouse, Son, Age, Net worth, Height

James Brolin is widely regarded as one of the Hollywood greats; He has enjoyed an expansive acting career that has spanned nearly six decades. With many appearances in films and TV shows, he has made a career not only as an actor, but also as a director and producer. His work on the big screen has not gone unnoticed as he has been awarded some prestigious awards. Read on to learn more about the legendary actor below.

James Brolin – Bio & Age

Craig Kenneth Bruderlin, known professionally as James Brolin, was born on July 18, 1940 to Henry and Helen Sue Bruderlin. The actor’s childhood was spent with his four siblings in Westwood, Los Angeles. Brolin’s fascination with films began in his teens. He was an avid moviegoer and a huge fan of James Dean. He also started making films every chance he got.

His high school education was at University High School, where actor – Ryan O’Neal – attended. The two had met at an audition and Ryan helped James overcome his shyness. For his college degree, James Brolin attended the University of California, where he studied acting. In 1960, while still a student, he was signed to 20th Century Fox. He also changed his surname to Brolin that same year.

While working for 20th Century Fox, he appeared in several television shows and films, albeit in minor roles. After his first major role in The Cape Town Affair in 1967, James Brolin was fired from the company because the film was a box office bomb. After his release, he moved to Universal Studios. He landed several roles there, but the one that stood out the most was his role as Dr. Steven Kiley Marcus Welby, MD

However, his career grew exponentially in the 70’s when he starred in a number of films that went on to become big box office hits. Some of these films included Das Auto (1977) Westworld (1973) and Gable and the Lombard (1976). James Brolin as an actor is still going strong with excellence in movies and TV shows.

His entire career is not limited to the film industry only, as he has been involved in auto racing, which has been somewhat successful.

Is he married? wife (spouse), son

James Brolin has been married three times; his first wife was Cameron Agee, a wildlife activist. They married in 1966 after only knowing each other for twelve days; Their marriage lasted 18 years before they divorced. The couple had two children together, actor Josh and a daughter named Jess.

His second marriage was to Jan Smithers in 1986; their marriage produced one child – Molly. The couple divorced in 1995. The actor’s last and current marriage is to Broadway actress Barbra Streisand. They met in 1996 and married in 1998 and currently reside in Malibu. After they married, he adopted Streisand’s son from their previous marriage, Jason Gould.

Of all his children, Josh is the only one whofollowed in his footsteps and started an acting career. He has become a cult and award-winning actor, just like his father. Josh Brolin is best known for his roles as Thanos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, formerly Llewelyn Moss in A Country For Old Men, Dan White in Milk and his performance as George W. Bush in W.

Wealth (income and earnings)

With a successful career that has spanned several decades, James Brolin is expected to be a wealthy man. Unsurprisingly, the actor’s net worth is estimated at $50 million. Considering his long years and dedication to the entertainment industry, it’s safe to say that he deserves every penny of his entire net worth.

height and weight

James Brolin’s rise to fame was for a number of reasons, one of which was his looks. In the late ’60s and early ’70s, when his career was booming, he was one of the most attractive men in the business and he easily fitted the industry standard for a leading man. He currently stands at a height of 6ft 4in while information on his weight is currently unavailable.