James Gammon

A down-to-earth everyman with a gravelly voice and a sharp wit, James Gammon brings heart and humor to every role, from leading a ragtag baseball team to solving crimes on the docks.

Born

April 20, 1940

Died

Jul 16, 2010

From

Newman, Illinois, USA

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Decades active

In short · Acted for five decades — 70 credits.

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Biography

James Richard Gammon (April 20, 1940 – July 16, 2010) was an American actor known for his role as team manager Lou Brown in the films *Major League* and *Major League II*, a fictionalized version of the Cleveland Indians. He also portrayed retired longshoreman Nick Bridges, the father of the title character, on the CBS crime drama *Nash Bridges*.

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