James Brolin / Biography

Announced engagement to Barbra Streisand [May 1997]
Father of actor Josh Brolin
Was screen-tested for the role of James Bond in Octopussy (1983).
His first wife, Jane, died in a car crash in 1995. This was devastating to him because after all the turmoil during their divorce, they had become friends. This friendship started when they both had to put up a brave face at a premiere for their son, Josh Brolin.
Acted in a makeup test for Planet of the Apes (1968).
Father-in-law of Diane Lane.
Is a lifelong Democrat and supported John Kerry in the 2004 election.