1. James Joseph Broderick III was an American actor.
12 Facts About James Broderick
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James Broderick is known for his role as Doug Lawrence in the television series Family, which ran from 1976 to 1980, and he played a pivotal role in the 1975 film Dog Day Afternoon.
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James Broderick joined the Navy in 1945, becoming a pharmacist mate.
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James Broderick auditioned for a part in the University production of George Bernard Shaw's Arms and the Man.
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James Broderick displayed an unusual ability to get along with people.
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James Broderick was kind, sensitive, imaginative, and had a good sense of humor.
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James Broderick had an Irish mug if I ever saw one.
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James Broderick took his advice and Kennedy subsequently directed him to the Neighborhood Playhouse, where he gained the necessary experience and training for a successful acting career in both films and television.
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James Broderick co-starred in the CBS television series Brenner, portraying Officer Ernie Brenner.
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James Broderick played Doug Lawrence on the television show Family from 1976 to 1980.
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James Broderick received an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 1978.
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James Broderick died of thyroid cancer on November 1,1982, in New Haven, Connecticut at the age of 55.