James Cromwell

James Oliver Cromwell (born January 27, 1940) is an American actor. Known for his extensive work as a character actor, he has received a Primetime Emmy Award as well as a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for ''Babe'' (1995). Other notable film roles include: ''Star Trek: First Contact'' (1996), ''L.A. Confidential'' (1997), ''Deep Impact'' (1998), ''The Green Mile'' (1999), ''Space Cowboys'' (2000), ''The Longest Yard'' (2005) ''The Queen'' (2006), ''W.'' (2008), ''Secretariat'' (2010), ''The Artist'' (2011), ''Still Mine'' (2012), ''The Promise'' (2016), ''Marshall'' (2017), ''Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom'' (2018), and ''Emperor'' (2020). He has also voiced roles in ''Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron'' (2002), and ''Big Hero 6'' (2014).

Cromwell is also well known for his roles in television including ''Angels in America'' (2003), ''Six Feet Under'' (2003–2005), ''American Horror Story: Asylum'' (2012–2013), for which he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie, ''Boardwalk Empire'' (2012–2013), ''The Young Pope'' (2016), ''Counterpart'' (2018–2019), ''Succession'' (2018–2023), for which he earned three Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Guest Actor, and ''Sugar'' (2024).

Cromwell is an activist for causes including animal rights and environmentalism. He has been arrested several times at protests, and served a prison sentence after refusing to pay a fine following a 2015 sit-in protest at a power plant. Provided by Wikipedia