James Broderick

Birth Name:

James Joseph Broderick

Birth Place:

Charlestown, New Hampshire, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Director

Studied acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse, where he graduated from in 1949
Was a pre-med student at the University of New Hampshire, before deciding to pursue an acting career
Was the father of fellow screen actor Matthew Broderick
Was encouraged by a theatre director to pursue acting under the tutelage of director Arthur Kennedy in New York
Was primarily recognized for his portrayal of fatherly figures
Would often take on the role of characters who worked ordinary jobs in society
Decided to serve in the armed forces after the outbreak of World War II

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