James Brolin is an American actor known for memorable roles in Westworld, The Amityville Horror, and several long-running TV series. His path to success was anything but easy. He changed his surname, worked small studio jobs, endured his first major film flopping, was fired by 20th Century Fox, and even came close to — but ultimately missed — the chance to become James Bond. Each setback pushed him to work harder. Over time, he built a remarkable career with more than 140 screen credits, earning