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James Gammon

Bio: James Richard Gammon (April 20, 1940 – July 16, 2010) was an American actor, known for his roles as team manager Lou Brown in the films Major League and Major League II (fictionalized version of the Cleveland Indians), and retired longshoreman Nick Bridges, Nash's father, on the CBS crime drama Nash Bridges.
Born: Sat, Apr 20 1940
Birthplace: Newman, Illinois, USA

Death: Fri, Jul 16 2010
James Gammon is 70 years old
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Poster of The New Daughter
The New Daughter
James Gammon was
69 in The New Daughter
as 'Roger Wayne'.
Fri, Dec 18 2009
Poster of Otis E.
Otis E.
James Gammon was
69 in Otis E.
as 'The Sheriff'.
Sun, Oct 25 2009
Poster of In the Electric Mist
In the Electric Mist
James Gammon was
68 in In the Electric Mist
as 'Ben Hebert'.
Wed, Apr 15 2009
Poster of Appaloosa
Appaloosa
James Gammon was
68 in Appaloosa
as 'Earl May'.
Fri, Sep 19 2008
Poster of The Final Season
The Final Season
James Gammon was
67 in The Final Season
as 'Jared Akers'.
Fri, Oct 12 2007
Poster of Jesse Stone: Sea Change
Jesse Stone: Sea Change
James Gammon was
67 in Jesse Stone: Sea Change
as 'Bob'.
Tue, May 22 2007
Poster of Altered
Altered
James Gammon was
66 in Altered
as 'Sheriff Henderson'.
Tue, Dec 19 2006
Poster of The Far Side of Jericho
The Far Side of Jericho
James Gammon was
66 in The Far Side of Jericho
as 'The Preacher'.
Sun, Dec 10 2006
Poster of What I Did for Love
What I Did for Love
James Gammon was
66 in What I Did for Love
as 'Karl Ryder'.
Sat, Dec 09 2006
Poster of The Wild Bunch: The True Tale of Butch and Sundance
The Wild Bunch: The True Tale of Butch and Sundance
James Gammon was
66 in The Wild Bunch: The True Tale of Butch and Sundance
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Jun 06 2006
Poster of Don't Come Knocking
Don't Come Knocking
James Gammon was
65 in Don't Come Knocking
as 'Old Ranch Hand'.
Thu, Aug 25 2005
Poster of Silver City
Silver City
James Gammon was
64 in Silver City
as 'Sheriff Joe Skaggs'.
Fri, Sep 17 2004
Poster of Paradise
Paradise
James Gammon was
63 in Paradise
as 'Old Cowboy'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Cold Mountain
Cold Mountain
James Gammon was
63 in Cold Mountain
as 'Esco Swanger'.
Wed, Dec 24 2003
Poster of Monte Walsh
Monte Walsh
James Gammon was
62 in Monte Walsh
as 'Fighting Joe Hooker / Albert Miller'.
Fri, Jan 17 2003
Poster of This So-Called Disaster: Sam Shepard Directs "The Late Henry Moss"
This So-Called Disaster: Sam Shepard Directs "The Late Henry Moss"
James Gammon was
62 in This So-Called Disaster: Sam Shepard Directs "The Late Henry Moss"
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of The Country Bears
The Country Bears
James Gammon was
62 in The Country Bears
as 'Big Al (voice)'.
Fri, Jul 26 2002
Poster of Life or Something Like It
Life or Something Like It
James Gammon was
62 in Life or Something Like It
as 'Pat Kerrigan'.
Wed, Apr 24 2002
Poster of The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Passion for Life
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Passion for Life
James Gammon was
60 in The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Passion for Life
as 'Teddy Roosevelt'.
Mon, Sep 18 2000
Poster of The Cell
The Cell
James Gammon was
60 in The Cell
as 'Teddy Lee'.
Thu, Aug 17 2000
Poster of You Know My Name
You Know My Name
James Gammon was
59 in You Know My Name
as 'Real Arkansas Tom'.
Sun, Aug 22 1999
Poster of The Iron Giant
The Iron Giant
James Gammon was
59 in The Iron Giant
as 'Foreman Marv Loach / Floyd Turbeaux (voice)'.
Fri, Aug 06 1999
Poster of One Man's Hero
One Man's Hero
James Gammon was
59 in One Man's Hero
as 'General Zachary Taylor'.
Mon, Aug 02 1999
Poster of The Hi-Lo Country
The Hi-Lo Country
James Gammon was
58 in The Hi-Lo Country
as 'Hoover Young'.
Wed, Dec 30 1998
Poster of Logan's War: Bound by Honor
Logan's War: Bound by Honor
James Gammon was
58 in Logan's War: Bound by Honor
as 'Ben'.
Sun, Nov 01 1998
Poster of Love from Ground Zero
Love from Ground Zero
James Gammon was
58 in Love from Ground Zero
as 'Hat'.
Wed, Sep 30 1998
Poster of Point Blank
Point Blank
James Gammon was
58 in Point Blank
as 'Dad'.
Tue, May 12 1998
Poster of The Man in the Iron Mask
The Man in the Iron Mask
James Gammon was
57 in The Man in the Iron Mask
as 'Commandant'.
Thu, Feb 05 1998
Poster of The Apostle
The Apostle
James Gammon was
57 in The Apostle
as 'Brother Edwards (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 19 1997
Poster of Traveller
Traveller
James Gammon was
56 in Traveller
as 'Double D'.
Fri, Apr 18 1997
Poster of Two Mothers for Zachary
Two Mothers for Zachary
James Gammon was
56 in Two Mothers for Zachary
as 'Chalmer'.
Sun, Sep 22 1996
Poster of Wild Bill
Wild Bill
James Gammon was
55 in Wild Bill
as 'California Joe'.
Fri, Dec 01 1995
Poster of Truman
Truman
James Gammon was
55 in Truman
as 'Sam Rayburn'.
Sat, Sep 09 1995
Poster of Natural Born Killers
Natural Born Killers
James Gammon was
54 in Natural Born Killers
as 'Redneck's Buddy in Diner'.
Fri, Aug 26 1994
Poster of Hard Vice
Hard Vice
James Gammon was
54 in Hard Vice
as 'Bronski'.
Wed, Jul 27 1994
Poster of Wyatt Earp
Wyatt Earp
James Gammon was
54 in Wyatt Earp
as 'Mr. Sutherland'.
Fri, Jun 24 1994
Poster of Major League II
Major League II
James Gammon was
53 in Major League II
as 'Lou Brown'.
Wed, Mar 30 1994
Poster of Painted Desert - TUFF Theatrical Edition
Painted Desert - TUFF Theatrical Edition
James Gammon was
53 in Painted Desert - TUFF Theatrical Edition
as 'Al'.
Sat, Jan 29 1994
Poster of Cabin Boy
Cabin Boy
James Gammon was
53 in Cabin Boy
as 'Paps'.
Fri, Jan 07 1994
Poster of Running Cool
Running Cool
James Gammon was
53 in Running Cool
as 'Ironbutt Garrett'.
Wed, Sep 15 1993
Poster of The Adventures of Huck Finn
The Adventures of Huck Finn
James Gammon was
52 in The Adventures of Huck Finn
as 'Deputy Hines'.
Fri, Apr 02 1993
Poster of Men Don't Tell
Men Don't Tell
James Gammon was
52 in Men Don't Tell
as 'Jack MacAffrey'.
Sun, Mar 14 1993
Poster of CrissCross
CrissCross
James Gammon was
52 in CrissCross
as 'Emmett'.
Fri, May 08 1992
Poster of Leaving Normal
Leaving Normal
James Gammon was
52 in Leaving Normal
as 'Walt'.
Wed, Apr 29 1992
Poster of Stranger at My Door
Stranger at My Door
James Gammon was
51 in Stranger at My Door
as 'Sheriff Bitterman'.
Fri, Sep 27 1991
Poster of Conagher
Conagher
James Gammon was
51 in Conagher
Mon, Jul 01 1991
Poster of I Love You to Death
I Love You to Death
James Gammon was
49 in I Love You to Death
as 'Lt. Larry Schooner'.
Fri, Apr 06 1990
Poster of Coupe de Ville
Coupe de Ville
James Gammon was
49 in Coupe de Ville
as 'Dr. Sturgeon The Cadillac Surgeon'.
Fri, Mar 09 1990
Poster of Revenge
Revenge
James Gammon was
49 in Revenge
as 'Texan'.
Fri, Feb 16 1990
Poster of Roe vs. Wade
Roe vs. Wade
James Gammon was
49 in Roe vs. Wade
as 'Jimmy Russell'.
Mon, May 15 1989
Poster of Major League
Major League
James Gammon was
48 in Major League
as 'Lou Brown'.
Thu, Feb 16 1989
Poster of The Milagro Beanfield War
The Milagro Beanfield War
James Gammon was
47 in The Milagro Beanfield War
as 'Horsethief Shorty'.
Fri, Mar 18 1988
Poster of Ironweed
Ironweed
James Gammon was
47 in Ironweed
as 'Reverend Chester'.
Fri, Dec 18 1987
Poster of Laguna Heat
Laguna Heat
James Gammon was
47 in Laguna Heat
as 'Grimes'.
Sun, Nov 15 1987
Poster of Made in Heaven
Made in Heaven
James Gammon was
47 in Made in Heaven
as 'Steve Shea'.
Fri, Nov 06 1987
Poster of Stacking
Stacking
James Gammon was
46 in Stacking
as 'Clate Connaloe'.
Thu, Jan 22 1987
Poster of Hard Traveling
Hard Traveling
James Gammon was
45 in Hard Traveling
as 'Sgt. Slattery'.
Mon, Jan 20 1986
Poster of Silver Bullet
Silver Bullet
James Gammon was
45 in Silver Bullet
as 'Arnie Westrum'.
Thu, Oct 10 1985
Poster of Silverado
Silverado
James Gammon was
45 in Silverado
as 'Dawson'.
Wed, Jul 10 1985
Poster of Sylvester
Sylvester
James Gammon was
44 in Sylvester
as 'Steve'.
Fri, Mar 15 1985
Poster of Father of Hell Town
Father of Hell Town
James Gammon was
44 in Father of Hell Town
as 'Lt. Raymond Tracy'.
Wed, Mar 06 1985
Poster of Vision Quest
Vision Quest
James Gammon was
44 in Vision Quest
as 'Kuch's Dad'.
Fri, Feb 15 1985
Poster of Noon Wine
Noon Wine
James Gammon was
44 in Noon Wine
as 'Sheriff'.
Mon, Jan 21 1985
Poster of Women of San Quentin
Women of San Quentin
James Gammon was
43 in Women of San Quentin
as 'Officer'.
Sun, Oct 23 1983
Poster of The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
James Gammon was
43 in The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
as 'Sheriff Frank Fly'.
Fri, Aug 19 1983
Poster of M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers
M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers
James Gammon was
42 in M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers
as 'Willard Kohler'.
Sun, Mar 13 1983
Poster of Deadly Encounter
Deadly Encounter
James Gammon was
42 in Deadly Encounter
as 'Frank Kitchens'.
Sun, Dec 19 1982
Poster of Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill
Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill
James Gammon was
40 in Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill
as 'Capt. Jake Jacqualone'.
Thu, Jan 29 1981
Poster of Any Which Way You Can
Any Which Way You Can
James Gammon was
40 in Any Which Way You Can
as 'Bartender'.
Wed, Dec 17 1980
Poster of Below the Belt
Below the Belt
James Gammon was
40 in Below the Belt
as 'Luke'.
Mon, Dec 01 1980
Poster of It's My Turn
It's My Turn
James Gammon was
40 in It's My Turn
as 'Connie Foxworth (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 24 1980
Poster of Rage!
Rage!
James Gammon was
40 in Rage!
as 'Joe Dean'.
Thu, Sep 25 1980
Poster of Urban Cowboy
Urban Cowboy
James Gammon was
40 in Urban Cowboy
as 'Steve Strange'.
Fri, Jun 06 1980
Poster of On the Nickel
On the Nickel
James Gammon was
40 in On the Nickel
as 'Peanut John'.
Thu, May 08 1980
Poster of The Greatest
The Greatest
James Gammon was
37 in The Greatest
as 'Mr. Harry'.
Tue, May 17 1977
Poster of Black Oak Conspiracy
Black Oak Conspiracy
James Gammon was
37 in Black Oak Conspiracy
as 'Deputy Bullard'.
Wed, Apr 20 1977
Poster of The Wackiest Wagon Train in the West
The Wackiest Wagon Train in the West
James Gammon was
36 in The Wackiest Wagon Train in the West
as 'Roy, Hired Hand'.
Sun, Aug 01 1976
Poster of The Pom Pom Girls
The Pom Pom Girls
James Gammon was
36 in The Pom Pom Girls
as 'Coach'.
Sat, May 01 1976
Poster of Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw
Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw
James Gammon was
35 in Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw
as 'Leather Salesman'.
Mon, Mar 01 1976
Poster of The Kansas City Massacre
The Kansas City Massacre
James Gammon was
35 in The Kansas City Massacre
as 'Garth'.
Fri, Sep 19 1975
Poster of The Wild McCullochs
The Wild McCullochs
James Gammon was
35 in The Wild McCullochs
as '1st Police Officer'.
Wed, May 21 1975
Poster of The F.B.I. Story: The FBI Versus Alvin Karpis, Public Enemy Number One
The F.B.I. Story: The FBI Versus Alvin Karpis, Public Enemy Number One
James Gammon was
34 in The F.B.I. Story: The FBI Versus Alvin Karpis, Public Enemy Number One
as 'Alex Denton'.
Fri, Nov 08 1974
Poster of Macon County Line
Macon County Line
James Gammon was
34 in Macon County Line
as 'Elisha Gibbons'.
Thu, Aug 08 1974
Poster of Hard Day at Blue Nose
Hard Day at Blue Nose
James Gammon was
33 in Hard Day at Blue Nose
Tue, Feb 12 1974
Poster of Cry for Me, Billy
Cry for Me, Billy
James Gammon was
32 in Cry for Me, Billy
as 'Amos'.
Tue, Aug 01 1972
Poster of Macho Callahan
Macho Callahan
James Gammon was
30 in Macho Callahan
as 'Cowboy'.
Sun, Feb 28 1971
Poster of A Man Called Horse
A Man Called Horse
James Gammon was
30 in A Man Called Horse
as 'Ed'.
Fri, May 01 1970
Poster of Journey to Shiloh
Journey to Shiloh
James Gammon was
28 in Journey to Shiloh
as 'Tellis Yeager'.
Fri, May 10 1968
Poster of Cool Hand Luke
Cool Hand Luke
James Gammon was
27 in Cool Hand Luke
as 'Sleepy'.
Wed, Nov 01 1967

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
James Gammon was
64+ in Grey's Anatomy
as 'Mr. Scofield'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of LAX
LAX
James Gammon was
64+ in LAX
as 'Bill Barkley'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2004
Poster of Fillmore!
Fillmore!
James Gammon was
62+ in Fillmore!
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 2002
Poster of Monk
Monk
James Gammon was
62+ in Monk
as 'Oates'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 12 2002
Poster of Las Aventuras del Joven Indiana Jones
Las Aventuras del Joven Indiana Jones
James Gammon was
61+ in Las Aventuras del Joven Indiana Jones
as 'Teddy Roosevelt'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 13 2002
Poster of Crossing Jordan
Crossing Jordan
James Gammon was
61+ in Crossing Jordan
as 'Olin Price'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2001
Poster of Nash Bridges
Nash Bridges
James Gammon was
55+ in Nash Bridges
as 'Nick Bridges'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 29 1996
Poster of Streets of Laredo
Streets of Laredo
James Gammon was
55+ in Streets of Laredo
as 'Charles Goodnight'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 12 1995
Poster of Middle Ages
Middle Ages
James Gammon was
52+ in Middle Ages
as 'Dave'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 03 1992
Poster of Bagdad Cafe
Bagdad Cafe
James Gammon was
49+ in Bagdad Cafe
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 30 1990
Poster of Lincoln
Lincoln
James Gammon was
47+ in Lincoln
as 'Gen. Ulysses S. Grant'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 1988
Poster of L.A. Law
L.A. Law
James Gammon was
46+ in L.A. Law
as 'Thomas Quinn, Rev. Joseph Halliday'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of The Long Hot Summer
The Long Hot Summer
James Gammon was
45+ in The Long Hot Summer
as 'Billy Quick'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 06 1985
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
James Gammon was
45+ in The Equalizer
as 'Michael Cub'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
James Gammon was
44+ in Murder, She Wrote
as 'Billy Don Baker'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of The Master
The Master
James Gammon was
43+ in The Master
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 20 1984
Poster of Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
James Gammon was
41+ in Cagney & Lacey
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 1982
Poster of The Sacketts
The Sacketts
James Gammon was
39+ in The Sacketts
as 'Wes Bigelow'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 15 1979
Poster of Kaz
Kaz
James Gammon was
38+ in Kaz
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1978
Poster of Code R
Code R
James Gammon was
36+ in Code R
as 'Dillard'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 21 1977
Poster of Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels
James Gammon was
36+ in Charlie's Angels
as 'Billy, Gates'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1976
Poster of Petrocelli
Petrocelli
James Gammon was
34+ in Petrocelli
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974
Poster of Kung Fu
Kung Fu
James Gammon was
32+ in Kung Fu
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 14 1972
Poster of The Streets of San Francisco
The Streets of San Francisco
James Gammon was
32+ in The Streets of San Francisco
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1972
Poster of The Waltons
The Waltons
James Gammon was
32+ in The Waltons
as ', Zack Rosswell'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Poster of Cannon
Cannon
James Gammon was
31+ in Cannon
as 'Lt. Keely'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1971
Poster of Lancer
Lancer
James Gammon was
28+ in Lancer
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of The High Chaparral
The High Chaparral
James Gammon was
27+ in The High Chaparral
as 'Lafe'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1967
Poster of The Invaders
The Invaders
James Gammon was
26+ in The Invaders
as 'Hal'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 10 1967
Poster of The Road West
The Road West
James Gammon was
26+ in The Road West
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966
Poster of Felony Squad
Felony Squad
James Gammon was
26+ in Felony Squad
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966
Poster of The Monroes
The Monroes
James Gammon was
26+ in The Monroes
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 07 1966
Poster of Batman
Batman
James Gammon was
25+ in Batman
as 'Osiris'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 12 1966
Poster of The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
James Gammon was
25+ in The F.B.I.
as 'Ben McCann, Cauldwell'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
James Gammon was
22+ in The Virginian
as 'Cal Mason'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of Bonanza
Bonanza
James Gammon was
19+ in Bonanza
as 'Harry Jeffers'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
James Gammon was
15+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Memorial Tribute (archive footage), Self - Nominee'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
James Gammon was
15+ in Gunsmoke
as 'Arnie Jeffords, Dudley'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955