James Gammon

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Characters played by James Gammon

Billy — Charlie's Angels (1976)

Young character featured briefly in a case storyline.

Nick Bridges — Nash Bridges (1996)

Nash's father who suffers from mild dementia and frequently gets kicked out of nursing homes. He moves in with Nash and appears in comic subplots.

Teddy Lee — The Cell (2000)

FBI agent involved in the manhunt for Stargher.

Lou Brown — Major League (1989)

Gruff but wise manager who unites the misfit roster into contenders.

Mr. Sutherland — Wyatt Earp (1994)

Father of Urilla, Wyatt's first love.

Horsethief Shorty — The Milagro Beanfield War (1988)

A local resident who provides shelter and refuge for Joe Mondragon when he is being pursued by Kyril Montana during the escalating clashes with state authorities.

Lou Brown — Major League II (1994)

Gruff, experienced manager tasked with uniting a dysfunctional roster.

Bartender — Any Which Way You Can (1980)

General drinks server at various bars, facilitates character interactions and exposition.

Dad — Point Blank (1998)

Dad is Rudy Ray and Joe Ray’s father. He tells Rudy that Joe Ray is being transferred north and may face the death penalty, while reminding him that Joe Ray chose a violent path long ago. His conversation with Rudy establishes the family’s history and Rudy’s regret about not helping his brother enough.

Coach — The Pom Pom Girls (1976)

Rosedale High's football coach. After the players and cheerleaders spray the team with a stolen fire engine hose, he and the principal gather the students to find the culprits. He cautions Jesse about his behavior with women and later cuts him from the team.

Bob — Jesse Stone: Sea Change (2007)

Paradise resident, briefly interacts with Jesse or provides witness accounts.

Capt. Jake Jacqualone — Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill (1981)

Police captain entangled in the corruption scandal.

Career Overview

James Gammon has 109 screen credits in a career dating back to 1955. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently Major League with 2 titles. Signature works include Nash Bridges, The Iron Giant, The Cell. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
109
Birth Date
1940-04-20
Birth Place
Newman, Illinois, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 10 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q978184), public domain (CC0).