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James Brolin
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Actor Born: July 18, 1940 in Los Angeles, CA Biography:When "James Brolin" was 15, his parents invited Hollywood producer/director "William Castle" to dinner. Impressed by Brolin's self-confidence and teen-idol looks, "Castle" invited him to audition for a film role at Columbia Pictures. When he failed to land the part, Brolin decided to "show 'em" by studying diligently for an acting career, eventually logging 5,000 hours of class time. While still attending U.C.L.A., he landed a small role on the "Bus Stop" TV series, which led to a 20th Century Fox contract. For the next five years, he marked time with bits and minor roles in such Fox features as "Take Her, She's Mine" (1963), "Goodbye Charlie" (1964), "Von Ryan's Express" (1965), "Our Man Flint" (1966), and "Fantastic Voyage" (1966). His first real break came with a peripheral but noticeable recurring role on the 1966 TV Western The Monroes.
In 1968, Brolin finally attained stardom with his... Full Biography
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