James Cromwell: podcast appearances and interviews

James Oliver Cromwell, born on January 27, 1940, is an American actor recognized for his work in film and television. He received a Primetime Emmy Award and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Babe in 1995. Cromwell's filmography includes notable appearances in films such as Star Trek: First Contact, L.A. Confidential, Deep Impact, The Green Mile, Space Cowboys, I Robot, The Longest Yard, The Queen, Spider-Man 3, W., Secretariat, The Artist, Still Mine, The Promise, Marshall, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, and Emperor. He has also lent his voice to animated films and series including Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron and Big Hero 6. In television, Cromwell has guest-starred in multiple series, notably in four episodes of ER, and in shows like Angels in America, Six Feet Under, The West Wing, American Horror Story: Asylum, Boardwalk Empire, The Young Pope, Counterpart, and Succession. His portrayal on Succession earned him three Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Guest Actor. Beyond his acting career, Cromwell is known for his activism, particularly in animal rights and environmental causes. He has participated in protests leading to multiple arrests and served jail time after refusing to pay a fine following a sit-in protest at a power plant in 2015.