American actor and social activist James Cromwell is primarily known for his supporting roles. His role in the 1995 movie Babe earned him an Academy Award nomination for the Best Supporting Actor. He has also won an Emmy for his performance in the horror anthology American Horror Story: Asylum. Known for playing authoritative characters, he has delivered gripping performances in films such as Star Trek: First Contact, The Green Mile, L.A. Confidential, and The Artist. He has also voiced characters in animated films such as Big Hero 6. Some of Cromwell’s notable TV projects are Six Feet Under and Succession. A prominent supporter of social causes, he was part of the Committee to Defend the Panthers. He has turned vegan and is known for his demonstrations against ill-treatment of animals and the creation of a power station in Wawayanda.
