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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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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The New Daughter
The New Daughter
James Gammon was 69 in The New Daughter as 'Roger Wayne'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 2009
Poster of Otis E.
Otis E.
James Gammon was 69 in Otis E. as 'The Sheriff'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 15 2009
Poster of Appaloosa
Appaloosa
James Gammon was 68 in Appaloosa as 'Earl May'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 2008
Poster of The Final Season
The Final Season
James Gammon was 67 in The Final Season as 'Jared Akers'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 22 2007
Poster of Altered
Altered
James Gammon was 66 in Altered as 'Sheriff Henderson'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 25 2005
Poster of Silver City
Silver City
James Gammon was 64 in Silver City as 'Sheriff Joe Skaggs'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 2004
Poster of Paradise
Paradise
James Gammon was 63 in Paradise as 'Old Cowboy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Cold Mountain
Cold Mountain
James Gammon was 63 in Cold Mountain as 'Esco Swanger'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 24 2003
Poster of Monte Walsh
Monte Walsh
James Gammon was 62 in Monte Walsh as 'Fighting Joe Hooker / Albert Miller'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of The Country Bears
The Country Bears
James Gammon was 62 in The Country Bears as 'Big Al (voice)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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 61 in The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Passion for Life as 'Teddy Roosevelt'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 20 2002
Poster of The Cell
The Cell
James Gammon was 60 in The Cell as 'Teddy Lee'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 30 1998
Poster of Point Blank
Point Blank
James Gammon was 58 in Point Blank as 'Dad'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 05 1998
Poster of The Apostle
The Apostle
James Gammon was 57 in The Apostle as 'Brother Edwards (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1997
Poster of Traveller
Traveller
James Gammon was 56 in Traveller as 'Double D'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 22 1996
Poster of Wild Bill
Wild Bill
James Gammon was 55 in Wild Bill as 'California Joe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1995
Poster of Truman
Truman
James Gammon was 55 in Truman as 'Sam Rayburn'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 26 1994
Poster of Hard Vice
Hard Vice
James Gammon was 54 in Hard Vice as 'Bronski'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 27 1994
Poster of Wyatt Earp
Wyatt Earp
James Gammon was 54 in Wyatt Earp as 'Mr. Sutherland'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 24 1994
Poster of Major League II
Major League II
James Gammon was 53 in Major League II as 'Lou Brown'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 29 1994
Poster of Cabin Boy
Cabin Boy
James Gammon was 53 in Cabin Boy as 'Paps'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 1994
Poster of Running Cool
Running Cool
James Gammon was 53 in Running Cool as 'Ironbutt Garrett'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 14 1993
Poster of CrissCross
CrissCross
James Gammon was 52 in CrissCross as 'Emmett'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 08 1992
Poster of Leaving Normal
Leaving Normal
James Gammon was 52 in Leaving Normal as 'Walt'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 1991
Poster of Conagher
Conagher
James Gammon was 51 in Conagher
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 1990
Poster of Revenge
Revenge
James Gammon was 49 in Revenge as 'Texan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 16 1990
Poster of Roe vs. Wade
Roe vs. Wade
James Gammon was 49 in Roe vs. Wade as 'Jimmy Russell'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 15 1989
Poster of Major League
Major League
James Gammon was 48 in Major League as 'Lou Brown'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 1988
Poster of Ironweed
Ironweed
James Gammon was 47 in Ironweed as 'Reverend Chester'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1987
Poster of Laguna Heat
Laguna Heat
James Gammon was 47 in Laguna Heat as 'Grimes'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 15 1987
Poster of Made in Heaven
Made in Heaven
James Gammon was 47 in Made in Heaven as 'Steve Shea'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 1987
Poster of Stacking
Stacking
James Gammon was 46 in Stacking as 'Clate Connaloe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 22 1987
Poster of Hard Traveling
Hard Traveling
James Gammon was 45 in Hard Traveling as 'Sgt. Slattery'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 20 1986
Poster of Silver Bullet
Silver Bullet
James Gammon was 45 in Silver Bullet as 'Arnie Westrum'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 1985
Poster of Silverado
Silverado
James Gammon was 45 in Silverado as 'Dawson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 10 1985
Poster of Sylvester
Sylvester
James Gammon was 44 in Sylvester as 'Steve'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 06 1985
Poster of Vision Quest
Vision Quest
James Gammon was 44 in Vision Quest as 'Kuch's Dad'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 15 1985
Poster of Noon Wine
Noon Wine
James Gammon was 44 in Noon Wine as 'Sheriff'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 13 1983
Poster of Deadly Encounter
Deadly Encounter
James Gammon was 42 in Deadly Encounter as 'Frank Kitchens'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 1980
Poster of Below the Belt
Below the Belt
James Gammon was 40 in Below the Belt as 'Luke'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 1980
Poster of Rage!
Rage!
James Gammon was 40 in Rage! as 'Joe Dean'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 25 1980
Poster of Urban Cowboy
Urban Cowboy
James Gammon was 40 in Urban Cowboy as 'Steve Strange'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 06 1980
Poster of On the Nickel
On the Nickel
James Gammon was 40 in On the Nickel as 'Peanut John'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 08 1980
Poster of The Greatest
The Greatest
James Gammon was 37 in The Greatest as 'Mr. Harry'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 17 1977
Poster of Black Oak Conspiracy
Black Oak Conspiracy
James Gammon was 37 in Black Oak Conspiracy as 'Deputy Bullard'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 1975
Poster of The Wild McCullochs
The Wild McCullochs
James Gammon was 35 in The Wild McCullochs as '1st Police Officer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 1974
Poster of Macon County Line
Macon County Line
James Gammon was 34 in Macon County Line as 'Elisha Gibbons'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1972
Poster of Macho Callahan
Macho Callahan
James Gammon was 30 in Macho Callahan as 'Cowboy'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1970
Poster of Journey to Shiloh
Journey to Shiloh
James Gammon was 28 in Journey to Shiloh as 'Tellis Yeager'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 10 1968
Poster of Cool Hand Luke
Cool Hand Luke
James Gammon was 27 in Cool Hand Luke as 'Sleepy'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of LAX
LAX
James Gammon was 64+ in LAX as 'Bill Barkley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2004
Poster of Fillmore!
Fillmore!
James Gammon was 62+ in Fillmore!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 2002
Poster of Monk
Monk
James Gammon was 62+ in Monk as 'Oates'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 12 2002
Poster of The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones
James Gammon was 61+ in The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones as 'Teddy Roosevelt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 13 2002
Poster of Crossing Jordan
Crossing Jordan
James Gammon was 61+ in Crossing Jordan as 'Olin Price'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2001
Poster of Nash Bridges
Nash Bridges
James Gammon was 55+ in Nash Bridges as 'Nick Bridges'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 12 1995
Poster of Middle Ages
Middle Ages
James Gammon was 52+ in Middle Ages as 'Dave'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 03 1992
Poster of Bagdad Cafe
Bagdad Cafe
James Gammon was 49+ in Bagdad Cafe
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 30 1990
Poster of Lincoln
Lincoln
James Gammon was 47+ in Lincoln as 'Gen. Ulysses S. Grant'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 06 1985
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
James Gammon was 45+ in The Equalizer as 'Michael Cub'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of The Master
The Master
James Gammon was 43+ in The Master
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 20 1984
Poster of Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
James Gammon was 41+ in Cagney & Lacey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 1982
Poster of The Sacketts
The Sacketts
James Gammon was 39+ in The Sacketts as 'Wes Bigelow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 15 1979
Poster of Kaz
Kaz
James Gammon was 38+ in Kaz
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1978
Poster of Code R
Code R
James Gammon was 36+ in Code R as 'Dillard'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1976
Poster of Petrocelli
Petrocelli
James Gammon was 34+ in Petrocelli
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974
Poster of Kung Fu
Kung Fu
James Gammon was 32+ in Kung Fu
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1972
Poster of The Waltons
The Waltons
James Gammon was 32+ in The Waltons as ', Zack Rosswell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Poster of Cannon
Cannon
James Gammon was 31+ in Cannon as 'Lt. Keely'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1971
Poster of Lancer
Lancer
James Gammon was 28+ in Lancer
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1967
Poster of The Invaders
The Invaders
James Gammon was 26+ in The Invaders as 'Hal'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 10 1967
Poster of The Road West
The Road West
James Gammon was 26+ in The Road West
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966
Poster of Felony Squad
Felony Squad
James Gammon was 26+ in Felony Squad
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966
Poster of The Monroes
The Monroes
James Gammon was 26+ in The Monroes
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 07 1966
Poster of Batman
Batman
James Gammon was 25+ in Batman as 'Osiris'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
James Gammon was 22+ in The Virginian as 'Cal Mason'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of Bonanza
Bonanza
James Gammon was 19+ in Bonanza as 'Harry Jeffers'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
James Gammon was 15+ in Gunsmoke as 'Arnie Jeffords, Dudley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955