JAMES CROMWELL

James Cromwell is a celebrated actor and activist. Born in Los Angeles and raised on the East Coast, he comes from a showbiz family—his father, John Cromwell, was a renowned actor/director and his mother, Kay Johnson, was an actress. Cromwell’s career started in theater before his TV and film debuts in 1974 and 1976. His breakout role came with Babe (1995), earning him his first Oscar nomination. Additional notable roles include The Green Mile, L.A. Confidential, and as Prince Philip in The Queen. Cromwell earned an Emmy for American Horror Story and received nominations for ER, Six Feet Under, and Succession. A lifelong advocate, Cromwell’s activism began in the ’60s with civil rights and anti-Vietnam protests. His time in Babe inspired his veganism and passion for animal rights and environmentalism, even facing multiple arrests for civil disobedience. In 2022, the father of three was honored by PETA with the James Cromwell Empathy Center, where he continues to serve as Honorary Director.