What is James Brolin's Net Worth?
James Brolin is an American actor, producer, and director who has a net worth of $50 million. He is renowned for his roles in shows like "Marcus Welby, M.D.", "Hotel", and "Life in Pieces", as well as in films such as "Westworld", "The Amityville Horror", "Traffic", and "Else & Fred".
James is also known for being married to renowned singer Barbra Streisand and is the father of Academy Award-nominated actor Josh Brolin.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Born Craig Kenneth Bruderlin in 1940 in Los Angeles, California, Brolin is the eldest of four siblings. His formative experiences in filmmaking began during his teenage years when he met classmate and future actor Ryan O'Neal at University High School. Encouraged by his family, Brolin pursued acting, studying drama at Santa Monica City College and UCLA, before signing a contract with 20th Century Fox in 1960.
Brolin's early television roles included appearances in "Bus Stop", "Twelve O'Clock High", "Margie", "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea", and the iconic Batman series.
Television Career
In the late 1960s, Brolin's career gained traction when he was cast in ABC's hit medical drama "Marcus Welby, M.D." alongside Robert Young. His portrayal of Dr. Steven Kiley earned him an Emmy Award and multiple Golden Globe Awards. During this period, Brolin also appeared on "Owen Marshall, Counselor at Law" and the television movie "Trapped". In 1983, he starred as Peter McDermott in Aaron Spelling's primetime soap opera "Hotel", receiving further critical acclaim.
Throughout the 1990s, Brolin starred in ABC's "Extreme" and CBS's "Angel Falls", in addition to numerous made-for-television movies. His role in "The Reagans", as former President Ronald Reagan, earned him Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Brolin's later television credits include "Pensacola: Wings of Gold", "The West Wing", "Psych", "Castle", "Community", and "Life in Pieces".
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Film Career
Brolin's film career began with minor roles in 1960s films such as "Dear Brigitte", "Von Ryan's Express", and "Fantastic Voyage". He gained prominence with leading roles in films like "Skyjacked" (1972) alongside Charlton Heston and "Westworld" (1973) with Yul Brynner. In the late 1970s, Brolin starred in notable films like "The Amityville Horror" and "Capricorn One".
In the 2000s and 2010s, Brolin returned to the big screen with supporting roles in films such as the Academy Award-winning "Traffic", Steven Spielberg's "Catch Me If You Can", and "The Hunting Party" starring Richard Gere. His later filmography includes "Last Chance Harvey", "Burlesque", "Love, Wedding, Marriage", "The 33", and "Sisters".
Sports Car Racing
In the late 1970s, Brolin enjoyed a brief yet successful career in sports car racing, participating in the 24 Hours Nürburgring race in 1979 where he and his team, including female driver Lyn St. James, achieved first and second place finishes.
Personal Life
James Brolin has been married three times. His first marriage to Jane Cameron Agee in 1966 lasted until 1984 and produced two children, Josh and Jess. In 1986, he married Jan Smithers, whom he met on the set of "Hotel"; they divorced in 1995 and share a daughter, Molly Elizabeth. In 1998, Brolin married singer and actress Barbra Streisand, whom he met through a mutual friend a year earlier. The couple resides in Malibu, California, and Brolin is the stepfather of Jason Gould.
