James Brolin is a renowned American actor, director and producer. His life path became a shining example for those who decided to achieve success on their own. Thanks to his ability to work and perseverance, the owner of the Golden Globe and Emmy managed to become a star of the first magnitude.
Craig Kenneth Bruderlin's biography began in Los Angeles in 1940. The future actor was born on July 18. From childhood, the boy was distinguished by an open, charming smile. After school, the young man chose education in the field of cinema. Almost immediately famous producers and directors drew attention to the promising guy.
Carier start
After completing his studies at the University of California, the artist changed his name Brolin officially. The young performer was invited to debut in the TV serial Bus Stop in 1956.
After the first role, fame came, but stellar roles had to wait. At the time, filming was discontinued. For several years, the artist participated in television series without much success.
James was distinguished by an amazing capacity for work and a desire to improve acting skills. He began to receive invitations to filming. In 1963, a lot of TV shows and films with his participation were released.
Brolin rose quickly to the pinnacle of success. 1969 was the finest hour. The artist was offered to play in the famous TV serial Marcus Welb, MD.
The work has earned two prestigious awards, Golden Globe and Emmy. The directors liked the textured, charming performer, and the stunning success became the reason for new interesting proposals.
Significant works
The actor played Clark Gable in the 1976 movie "Gable and the Pawnshop", in 1977 in "Capricorn-1" he played one of his best roles, the commander of the spaceship Charles Brubaker.
In the story, a ship with a crew on board is sent to Mars. Due to fears of the death of the participants, it was decided to replace the launch with a staged one. Astronauts are secretly taken to a secret base, and the ship is sent in auto mode. This is known to a limited circle of people. Even the crew members themselves are not privy. They give their consent to staging under pressure from above.
During the flight, a journalist notices inconsistencies. He shares his suspicions with colleagues and soon disappears. After a successful flight, the ship returns to Earth and dies, burning up in the atmosphere. The crew was declared dead.
Having understood their position, the astronauts flee from the base. The search for them by the special services begins. The commander manages to escape. A journalist comes to his rescue. Together, the heroes arrive at a memorial service for the crew, where they meet all the highest officials of the state.
In 1980, the new work was the reincarnation of the hero of the legendary telenovela "Hotel".
New roles
In 1983, the actor was offered the role of James Bond in another film about a super agent called "Octopuses". But later the producers reconsidered the decision, and Roger Moore became the performer. James Brolin's career continues to this day.
In 2015, he starred in five films. Throughout his career, the actor played with the stars of the first magnitude. At 200 he worked with Spielberg on his Traffic project. The artist got a supporting character. In 2002, the sensational detective "Catch Me If You Can" was released. In it, the performer reincarnated as Jack Burns and successfully joined the star cast.
In 2003, Brolin's hero was the ex-President of the United States, Ronald Reagan, a character in The Reagans. Australian actress Judy Davis became his on-screen partner.
In 2005, she worked with Natasha Heinstridge in the film "Widow on the Hill".
In 2011, a new film "Burlesque" with Cher and Aguilera in the lead roles was released on the cranes. In the project, Brolin played Mr. Anderson. According to the film, the ambitious and talented Ali, who has excellent vocal abilities, has to leave her hometown in search of happiness and go to Los Angeles. The girl gets a job in a neo-burlesque club. Tess is fighting for her brainchild. She became Ali's mentor. Leading dancer Nikki declares a real war on the newcomer, barely realizing that Ali is more talented.
Family and work
In total, the artist starred in more than 120 film projects. In 2015, the premiere screening of the romantic comedy First Love, Then Wedding took place. In it, the artist reincarnated as Bradley. Eva and Charlie's recent happy marriage is crumbling before our eyes.
The reason was the separation of the wife's parents, who had lived in perfect harmony for thirty years. As a marriage counselor, the daughter intends to reunite the family. True, she has to act at an accelerated pace in order to be in time for the 30th anniversary of her parents' wedding and a party in her honor. In 2015, he participated in the projects "Nailed" and "Sisters".
The imposing actor never changed the shade of his hair. Over time, he acquired a solid and respectable look. The actor was always surrounded by fans. James has set up his personal life more than once. Cameron Edge became his first choice. The marriage was not happy and ended in parting. However, the family had two children. The artist's second wife was Jean Smithers. A child appeared in the union, but this marriage also fell apart.
Private life changed with the advent of Barbara Streisand. Both celebrities did not know each other at all. The singer, director and actress have never watched films with Brolin's participation, and he has not heard a single song performed by Streisand. A significant meeting took place in 1996. Both had a negative experience of past relationships. Celebrities were distinguished by a very difficult character and explosive temperament.
Officially, the performer became the husband of the chosen one in 1998. The marriage turned out to be happy. The former playboy and womanizer has turned into an exemplary family man, and the unpredictable and extravagant actress has become an ideal wife.
