James Gammon
Biography
James Richard Gammon (April 20, 1940 – July 16, 2010) was an acclaimed American actor recognized for his memorable performances in film and television. He is perhaps best known for portraying team manager Lou Brown in the beloved sports comedies Major League and its sequel, Major League II, which offered a fictional depiction of the Cleveland Indians. Additionally, Gammon garnered attention for his role as Nick Bridges, the retired longshoreman and father of the main character, in the CBS crime series Nash Bridges. His distinct voice and commanding presence made him a standout in various performances throughout his career.
Filmography
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Journey to Shiloh
1968
The Country Bears
2002 • Big Al (voice)
Macon County Line
1974 • Elisha Gibbons
Made in Heaven (1987)
1987 • Steve Shea
Urban Cowboy
1980 • Steve Strange
Cry for Me, Billy
1972 • Amos
The Wackiest Wagon Train in the West
1976
Truman
1995 • Sam Rayburn
Life or Something Like It
2002
Ironweed
1987
The Final Season
2007 • Jared Akers
Coupe de Ville
1990 • Dr. Sturgeon The Cadillac Surgeon
A Man Called Horse
1970 • Ed
Below the Belt
1980 • Luke
Altered
2006 • Sheriff Henderson
CrissCross
1992 • Emmett
Logan's War: Bound by Honor
1998 • Ben
Revenge (1990)
1990 • Texan
One Man's Hero
1999
In the Electric Mist
2009 • Ben Hebert
The New Daughter
2009
Monte Walsh (2003)
2003 • Fighting Joe Hooker / Albert Miller