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James Cromwell’s net worth, biography, fact, career, awards and life story

What Is James Cromwell’s Net Worth?James Cromwell is an American actor and producer who has a net worth of $8 million. James Cromwell won a Primetime Emmy for his performance as Dr. Arthur Arden/Hans Gruper on the FX anthology series “American Horror Story: Asylum” (2012–2013), and he earned an Academy Award nomination for the role of Farmer Arthur Hoggett in the 1995 film “Babe.”James has played Quentin Standard on “Easy Street” (1986–1987), George Sibley on “Six Feet Under” (2003–2005), Phillip Bauer on “24” (2007), Cardinal Michael Spencer on “The Young Pope” (2016), and Ewan Roy on “Succession” (2018–present). Cromwell has more than 190 acting credits to his name, including the films “The People vs. Larry Flynt” (1996), “Star Trek: First Contact” (1996), “L.A. Confidential” (1997), “Deep Impact” (1998), “The Green Mile” (1999), “I, Robot” (2004), “The Queen” (2006), “Spider-Man 3” (2007), “W.” (2008), “The Artist” (2011), and “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” (2018) and the television series “Hot l Baltimore” (1975), “The Nancy Walker Show” (1976–1977), “ER” (2001) “Citizen Baines” (2001), “My Own Worst Enemy” (2008), “Betrayal” (2013–2014), “Murder in the First” (2014–2015), “Halt and Catch Fire” (2015), and “The Detour” (2017–2019). James also produced the TV movie “Hit Factor” (2008), the films “A Lonely Place for Dying” (2009) and “Mondo Hollywoodland” (2019), and the documentaries “Imminent Threat” (2015) and “Running for Good: The Fiona Oakes Documentary” (2018). He has performed on Broadway as well, playing Montano in “Othello” (1970), Polonius in “Hamlet” (1992), and Bill in “Grand Horizons” (2019).Early LifeJames Cromwell was born James Oliver Cromwell on January 27, 1940, in Los Angeles, California. His mother, Kay Johnson, was an actress, and his father, John Cromwell, was an actor and director. Both of James’ parents passed away in the 1970s. Kay and John divorced in 1946, and John was blacklisted by Hollywood in the 1950s though he claimed, “I was never anything that suggested a Red, and there never was the slightest evidence with which to accuse me of being one.” James attended the Pennsylvania boarding school The Hill School, and after graduating in 1958, he enrolled at Middlebury College in Vermont. He later majored in theater at Carnegie Mellon University in Pennsylvania but left before earning his degree. Cromwell trained at New York City’s HB Studio.CareerIn 1974, James made his TV debut in an episode of “The Rockford Files” and had a recurring role as Stretch Cunningham on “All in the Family.” In 1975, he starred in the lead role of Bill Lewis on ABC’s “Hot l Baltimore,” and from 1976 to 1977, he returned to the network to play Glen on “The Nancy Walker Show.” Cromwell’s first feature film was 1976’s “Murder by Death,” then he appeared in “The Cheap Detective” (1978), “Nobody’s Perfekt” (1981), “Born to the Wind” (1982), “The Man with Two Brains” (1983), “Oh, God! You Devil” (1984), “A Fine Mess” (1986), and “Pink Cadillac” (1989). He also played Mr. Skolnick in “Revenge of the Nerds” (1984), “Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise” (1987), “Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation” (1992), and “Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love” (1994). James guest-starred on “Police Story” (1977), “M*A*S*H” (1977), “Three’s Company” (1977), “Barney Miller” (1977; 1979; 1981), “Maude” (1978), “Alice” (1978), “Diff’rent Strokes” (1979), “Little House on the Prairie” (1980), “Night Court” (1985), “Family Ties” (1985), “Hill Street Blues” (1985), “The Twilight Zone” (1985), and “Mama’s Boy” (1988), and he had a recurring role as Gerald Kane on “Dallas” (1984–1985). From 1986 to 1987, he starred as Quentin Standard on the NBC sitcom “Easy Street” alongside Loni Anderson.In the ’90s, Cromwell appeared in films such as “The Babe” (1992), “Romeo Is Bleeding” (1995), “The People vs. Larry Flynt” (1996), “Star Trek: First Contact” (1996), “L.A. Confidential” (1997), “The Education of Little Tree” (1997), “Species II” (1998), “Deep Impact” (1998), “The General’s Daughter” (1999), “The Bachelor” (1999), “The Green Mile” (1999), and “Snow Falling on Cedars” (1999). He earned an Academy Award nomination for his performance as Farmer Arthur Hoggett in 1995’s “Babe,” and he had a cameo in the 1998 sequel “Babe: Pig in the City.”James guest-starred on “Matlock” (1990), “Star Trek: The Next Generation” (1990; 1993), “L.A. Law” (1994), “Home Improvement” (1994), “Picket Fences” (1995), and “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” (1995), and he received a Primetime Emmy nomination for his portrayal of William Randolph Hearst in the 1999 TV movie “RKO 281.” In 2001, he had a recurring role as Bishop Stewart on “ER,” then he appeared in the miniseries “Angels in America” (2003) and the films “The Sum of All Fears” (2002), “Blackball” (2003), “I, Robot” (2004), and “The Longest Yard” (2005). From 2003 to 2005, Cromwell played George Sibley on the HBO drama “Six Feet Under,” earning an Emmy nomination in 2003. He portrayed Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in “The Queen” (2006), Virgil in “Dante’s Inferno” (2007), and George H. W. Bush in “W.” (2008), and he played Captain George Stacy in 2007’s “Spider-Man 3.”James had a recurring role on Fox’s “24” as Phillip Bauer, the father of Kiefer Sutherland’s Jack Bauer, in 2007, and in 2008, he played Alistar Trumble on NBC’s “My Own Worst Enemy.” He appeared in the films “Secretariat” (2010), “Admissions” (2011), “The Artist” (2011), “Still Mine” (2012), “Soldiers of Fortune” (2012), “The Promise” (2016), “Marshall” (2017), “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” (2018), “Never Too Late” (2020), and “Emperor” (2020), and he voiced Robert Callaghan / Yokai in the 2014 Disney movie “Big Hero 6,” which grossed $657.9 million at the box office. From 2012 to 2013, Cromwell had a recurring role as Andrew W. Mellon on “Boardwalk Empire” and gave an Emmy-winning performance as Dr. Arthur Arden/Hans Gruper on “American Horror Story: Asylum.” He played Thatcher Karsten on ABC’s “Betrayal” (2013–2014), Warren Daniels on TNT’s “Murder in the First” (2014–2015), Jacob Wheeler on AMC’s “Halt and Catch Fire” (2015), Cardinal Michael Spencer on HBO’s “The Young Pope” (2016), J.R. on TBS’ “The Detour” (2017–2019), and Douglas Coe on Netflix’s “The Family” (2019), and he has earned two Emmy nominations for his performance as Ewan Roy on HBO’s “Succession” (2018–present). In recent years, James has had recurring roles on the Epix drama “Berlin Station” (2018–2019) and the Starz sci-fi thriller “Counterpart” (2018–2019) and guest-starred on “Law & Order: Organized Crime” (2022), “Julia” (2022), and “Star Trek: Lower Decks” (2022).Personal LifeJames married Anne Ulvestad on November 27,1976, and they welcomed daughter Kate and sons John and Colin before divorcing in 1986. James and John have played the same character at different stages of life in the film “Memorial Day” an the TV shows “American Horror Story: Asylum” and “Betrayal,” and John is one inch taller than his father’s height of 6 feet 7 inches. Cromwell then wed actress Julie Cobb, and they were married from May 29, 1986, until 2006. On New Year’s Day in 2014, James married actress Anna Stuart. Anna played Donna Love on the soap opera “Another World” from 1983 to 1999, and her wedding to James took place at the home of her former co-star Charles Keating.In 1964, Cromwell took part in a theatre tour through the Deep South, and it inspired him to become an activist. His former high school football teammate Mickey Schwerner was a civil rights worker who was murdered by Ku Klux Klan members in Mississippi in June 1964. James got involved with the  anti-Vietnam War movement, and by the end of the decade, he had joined the Committee to Defend the Panthers, which was formed to defend members of the Black Panthers who had been charged with conspiracy in New York. Cromwell is an advocate of animal rights and became a vegetarian in the mid-1970s after he experienced the “smell, terror and anxiety” of animals at a Texas stock yard, and when he was filming “Babe,” he began following a vegan diet. In 2017, James was arrested while participating in a PETA protest against SeaWorld. He had previously been arrested for protesting against the University of Wisconsin’s alleged mistreatment of animals (2013), the construction of a New York natural gas power station (2015), and underground gas storage in New York salt caverns (2016). In May 2022, Cromwell made headlines when he superglued his hand to the counter of a Starbucks in Manhattan to protest the fact that the coffee chain charged extra for plant-based milks.Awards and NominationsIn 1996, Cromwell earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for “Babe.” James has received six Primetime Emmy nominations, winning for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for “American Horror Story” in 2013. His other nominations were for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for “RKO 281” (2000) and Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for “ER” (2001), “Six Feet Under” (2003), and “Succession” (2020 and 2022). Cromwell also earned Online Film & Television Association Award nominations for “RKO 281,” “ER,” “American Horror Story,” and “Succession,” taking home the prize for “ER” (2001) and “Succession” (2019, 2020, and 2022), and he received a Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Limited Series nomination for “The Young Pope” in 2017. In 2003, “Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron” (which he voiced The Colonel in) won a Western Heritage Award for Theatrical Motion Picture, and in 2007, James received the King Vidor Memorial Award at the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival.Cromwell won a Special Jury Award for “Admissions” at the 2012 International Film Festival for Peace, Inspiration and Equality, and in 2013, “Still Mine” earned him a Canadian Screen Award for Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role and a Seattle International Film Festival Golden Space Needle Award for Best Actor. He won an Accolade Competition award for Actor: Leading for “Never Too Late” in 2020, and he received International Online Cinema Awards for Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series for “Succession” in 2019 and 2020. He has earned Screen Actors Guild Award nominations as a member of the  casts of “L.A. Confidential” (1998), “The Green Mile” (2000), “Six Feet Under” (2005 and 2006), and “The Artist” (2012), and he received a Teen Choice Award nomination for Choice Movie Bad Guy for “The Longest Yard” in 2005.
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Redfoo’s net worth, biography, fact, career, awards and life story

What is Redfoo’s Net Worth?Stefan Kendal Gordy is an American singer, dancer, record producer, rapper, and DJ who has a net worth of $4 million. Stefan Kendal Gordy was born in Los Angeles, California in September 1975. He is better known by his stage name Redfoo and for being half of the musical duo LMFAO. Gordy formed the duo with his nephew, Sky Blu, in 2006. Redfoo is also the youngest son of Berry Gordy, the founder of the Motown Record Company. LMFAO released their debut studio album Party Rock in 2009 with mixed success. Their 2011 album Sorry for Party Rocking sold almost a million copies in the United States and reached the Top 10 in six countries. Their hit single “Party Rock Anthem” (featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRock) reached #1 in 10 countries. The song also won five Billboard Music Awards in 2012. LMFAO decided to split up and Gordy is working on his debut studio album I Look Good Naked!. His single “Let’s Get Ridiculous” reached #1 in Australia. He owns the clothing line Party Rock and has dated tennis player Victoria Azarenka.Early LifeRedfoo, born Stefan Kendal Gordy, was born in Los Angeles, California on September 3, 1975. His parents are Berry Gordy Jr., the founder of the Motown record label, and Nancy Leiviska, a writer and producer. He attended junior high school in Los Angeles with future stars like will.i.am and GoonRock. He then attended Palisades Charter High School in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, graduating in 1993. By that time, he was already working as a producer for friends and local musicians.CareerIn 1994, Redfoo experienced his first commercial success when he scored a production credit for the song “Back in the Day” by Los Angeles Rapper Ahmed. He also co-produced several other tracks on Ahmed’s self-titled debut album. A couple of years later, in 1996, he signed with Bubonic Records and began collaborating on an album with the rapper Dre’ Kroon. They released the album, “Balance Beam,” in 1997. In 1999, he worked with The Black Eyed Peas on their album, “Behind the Front”and also worked with the artist Defari in a producer capacity.Over the next years, Redfoo continued working and formed the electro-pop band LMFAO with his nephew, Sky Blu, in 2006. They started building a local fan base and recorded a few demos. His friend, will.i.am, introduced the duo to the head of Interscope, Jimmy Iovine. He signed them to Interscope/will.i.am Music. The duo impressed the label as their demo tapes sounded so good and their sound was so polished that very little needed to be done to get the duo ready for recording.In 2009, LMFAO released their debut album, “Party Rock.” The album charted at number 33 on the Billboard 200 album charts and snagged the second spot on the Billboard Dance Chart. Some of that success was due to the singles that the band had released leading up to the album release. In December of 2008, the duo had released “I’m in Miami Bitch.”The next year, LMFAO was featured on David Guetta’s track, “Getting’ Over You,” which became an international hit. They then began working on their second album, “Sorry for Party Rocking.” The first single from the album, “Party Rock Anthem,” featured British singer Lauren Bennett. The song became the most successful of the duo’s career, peaking at number one in the United States, Canada, and the UK, as well as in ten other countries. The accompanying music video also became very popular and showcased the Melbourne Shuffle dance style. They released their second single, “Champagne Showers,” in May of 2011. It features English singer-songwriter Natalia Kills and was not quite as popular. In October of that year, they released their third single, “Sexy and I Know It.” The track became another massive hit, reaching number one on the iTunes charts worldwide and also on the Australian and Canadian Hot 100.The duo also embarked on their world tour, the Sorry for Party Rocking Tour. They also performed as the opening act for the American singer Kesha on her Get Sleazy Tour. In early 2012, they appeared with Madonna at the Super Bowl XLVI and performed her song “Music” which contained a mash-up with “Party Rock Anthem” and “Sexy and I Know It.”In September of 2012, LMFAO released a statement that announced their hiatus. Redfoo clarified that he and Sky Blu would not be performing together in the near future. A couple of months later, in December, Redfoo released his first solo single, “Bring Out the Bottles.” The song appeared in the film “Last Vegas.” The following year, in April of 2013, it was confirmed that Redfoo would replace Guy Sebastian as a judge on the fifth season of the Australian version of “The X Factor.” In September of that year, he released his next single, “Let’s Get Ridiculous,” which premiered on “The X Factor Australia.” It went on to be certified four times platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association.In 2014, Redfoo returned for the sixth season of “The X Factor Australia.” He also released another single, “New Thang,” in August of 2014. It peaked at number three in Australia. He continued releasing music in advance of his solo debut album, “Party Rock Mansion.” The album was released in March of 2016, though it was not commercially or critically successful. Since then, he has released the singles “Brand New Day” and “Sock It to Ya” in 2017. In 2018, he released “Everything I Need.” His previously released track, “New Thang,” went viral on the social medai platform TikTok in 2020, as it was used as a background track in many user videos.Personal LifeIn 2012, Redfoo began dating star tennis player Victoria Azarenka. While they were dating, Redfoo attended a number of the major women’s tennis competitions to watch Azarenka play. He also plays tennis himself and attempted to qualify at the 2013 U.S. Open as a wild card entry, but was unsuccessful. He also sponsored an ITF Women’s Circuit tennis tournament in Las Vegas in 2012 and 2013 through his clothing line, Party Rock clothing. The couple broke up in 2014. In 2018, he began dating Jasmine Alkouri, a chef and road manager.
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Teddy Campbell’s net worth, biography, fact, career, awards and life story

What is Teddy Campbell’s Net Worth?Teddy Campbell is an American gospel music drummer who has a net worth of $5 million dollars. Teddy Campbell began playing drums in church as a child. In the mid 1990’s, Campbell moved to Los Angeles to pursue a gospel music career. In Los Angeles, he served as the music director and drummer for a number of high profile artists, including Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, and 98 Degrees, and also toured and performed with such artists as Stevie Wonder, Kelly Clarkson, Rod Stewart, and The Backstreet Boys. He is most widely recognized as the drummer for seven seasons of “American Idol”, as well as the drummer for the house band on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” on NBC. He has performed for a number of live television events, including “The Kennedy Center Honors”, VH1’s “Divas Live”, VH1’s “Diva Duets”, the Grammy Awards, and “America’s Got Talent”. He is married to Tina Atkins Campbell, one half of the Grammy-winning gospel duo, Mary Mary, and can be seen on the reality series, “Mary Mary” on WE TV. The couple has four children together, and one daughter from a previous relationship.Early LifeCampbell was born on February 24, 1975 in Chicago, Illinois. His love of music began as a child, as he started drumming on his mother’s dishes at the age of three. His family was also involved in the Chicago Gospel music scene and Campbell attended Christian Youth M.B. of Chicago. It was there that he first performed on the drums at the age of four years old.CareerCampbell moved to California at the age of 23 in 1998 in order to pursue a career in music. He eventually started booking gigs with artists and bands who needed drummers. His drumming talent and general music ability allowed him to begin booking more and more prominent kids with higher profile artists. He worked as the musical director and drummer for major pop stars like Britney Spears and 98 Degrees. He has also worked with Kelly Price, Mary Mary, Rod Stewart, and Kelly Clarkson, among others. Additionally, he has toured as a drummer for artists like Backstreet Boys, Queen Latifah, and Christina Aguilera.Campbell has also worked as the in-house drummer for The Image Awards, VH1 Disco Ball, the BET Awards, The Billboard Awards, and VH1 Save the Music Concert, among many others. He has also played on film scores for movies like “Dreamgirls,” “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” “Pitch Perfect 3,” and “American Sniper,” among others.He also was able to land very consistent work as a drummer on FOX’s singing talent competition, “American Idol.” He performed as a drummer on the show from 2004 until 2016. He also was the drummer and lead singer on the final three seasons of “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” on NBC.Outside of drumming, Campbell has also kept to his Gospel roots. He co-founded the Gospel group, The Soul Seekers in 2000. The group began rather spontaneously after Campbell, as well as other band members, would improvise musical performances at the Greater Emmanuel Temple Church in Los Angeles. Over time, the performances became a tradition at the church and the group would perform there every year in a concert series called “Take Me Back Night. The membership of the group sometimes changes but generally consists of eight members, including Campbell who performs as the lead vocalist.Though the group was formed in 2000, they did not release their debut studio album until April of 2005. The album, “The Soul Seekers,” charted the Billboard Gospel Albums chart, taking the number 37 spot. The group won the 2006 Stellar Award for Quartet Group of the Year, one of the highest achievements a Gospel artist can receive. In 2010, the group released their second studio album, “Soul Seekers II,” which charted in the number 11 spot. It also charted on the Heatseekers Albums chart in the number 12 position. It was also favorably reviewed by a number of Gospel music critics.Personal LifeCampbell became acquainted with Trecine “Tina” Atkins-Campbell after working with the contemporary Gospel group she was in, Mary Mary. The two started dating and eventually married. Together they have had four children – Laiah, Meela, Theodore, and Santana. Campbell also has an eldest daughter, Cierra, from a previous relationship.
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