James Greene

James Greene

Deceased · Born: Dec 1, 1926 · Died: Nov 9, 2018

Personal Details

BornDec 1, 1926 Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse
  • Elsbeth M. Collins

    ( Sep 1, 1984 to Nov 9, 2018 )
  • Betty Miller

    ( Dec 5, 1955 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

James Greene has had a remarkable and enduring career in the entertainment industry, spanning over seven decades. His illustrious journey began in 1951 when he took to the stage on Broadway, starring alongside the renowned Olivia de Havilland in a production of Romeo and Juliet.

Throughout his illustrious career, Greene has appeared in a wide range of television shows, including the popular Parks and Recreation, where he played the role of Councilman Milton in 2009. He also made notable appearances in Modern Family, Cold Case, and Las Vegas, all in 2003.

One of his most memorable stints was on the TV series The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd, where he worked alongside writer and director Jay Tarses for a period of four years, starting from 1987.

In addition to his television work, Greene has also had a successful film career, with notable roles in Road to Perdition, Patch Adams, The Missouri Breaks, and Philadelphia Experiment II.

James Greene is married to his wife, Els Collins, with whom he shares a loving and enduring partnership of thirty-three years. They currently reside in Los Angeles, where Greene continues to be active in the entertainment industry.

Career

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2012
Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation as Councilman Milton
{"id":48524,"title":"Piccadilly Cowboy","year":"2007","character":"Mr. Armstrong","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/piccadilly-cowboy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_48524.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_48524.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Piccadilly Cowboy
Piccadilly Cowboy as Mr. Armstrong
{"id":394,"title":"Road to Perdition","year":"2002","character":"Farmer Bill","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/road-to-perdition","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6rjkprp3p240.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6rjkprp3p240.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
Road to Perdition
Road to Perdition as Farmer Bill
{"id":54828,"title":"The Prince and the Pauper","year":"2000","character":"Archbishop","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-prince-and-the-pauper-2000","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2ksk969ij1ig.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2ksk969ij1ig.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
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Second Sight
Second Sight as Dr. Goddard
{"id":9500,"title":"Let Them Eat Cake","year":1999,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/let-them-eat-cake","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9500.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9500.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
{"id":8338,"title":"Diagnosis Murder","year":1999,"character":"Jimmy Corley","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/diagnosis-murder","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8338.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8338.jpg"},"released":1}
Diagnosis Murder
Diagnosis Murder as Jimmy Corley
{"id":156151,"title":"Animated Epics: Beowulf","year":"1998","character":"Peasant ( voice )","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/animated-epics-beowulf","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_156151.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_156151.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Animated Epics: Beowulf
Animated Epics: Beowulf as Peasant ( voice )
{"id":11280,"title":"The Christmas Wish","year":"1998","character":"Warren Martin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-christmas-wish","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_11280.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_11280.jpg"},"released":1}
The Christmas Wish
The Christmas Wish as Warren Martin
{"id":4233,"title":"Patch Adams","year":"1998","character":"Bile","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/patch-adams","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2klhn35ejbh0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2klhn35ejbh0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":488,"title":"The Practice","year":1997,"character":"Emerson Ray","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-practice","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/10e6jnp2ff1o.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/10e6jnp2ff1o.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
The Practice
The Practice as Emerson Ray
{"id":775,"title":"Star Trek: Deep Space Nine","year":1997,"character":"Koral","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/star-trek-deep-space-nine","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6h86514r3qq0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6h86514r3qq0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":157511,"title":"A Father for Charlie","year":"1995","character":"Sam - the banker","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-father-for-charlie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_157511.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_157511.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
A Father for Charlie
A Father for Charlie as Sam - the banker
{"id":57866,"title":"My Brother's Keeper","year":"1995","character":"Judge Reese","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-brothers-keeper","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57866.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57866.jpg"},"released":1}
My Brother's Keeper
My Brother's Keeper as Judge Reese
{"id":23341,"title":"And the Band Played On","year":"1993","character":"Dr. Alvin Freedman-Kien","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/and-the-band-played-on","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23341.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23341.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
And the Band Played On
And the Band Played On as Dr. Alvin Freedman-Kien
{"id":21629,"title":"Philadelphia Experiment II","year":"1993","character":"Professor Longstreet","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/philadelphia-experiment-ii","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_21629.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_21629.jpg"},"released":1}
Philadelphia Experiment II
Philadelphia Experiment II as Professor Longstreet
{"id":172,"title":"Frasier","year":1993,"character":"Salesman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/frasier","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/405qcrpd6rb0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/405qcrpd6rb0.jpg"},"released":1}
Frasier
Frasier as Salesman
{"id":9704,"title":"The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.","year":1993,"character":"Cartwright","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-adventures-of-brisco-county-jr","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9704.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9704.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":2307,"title":"Quantum Leap","year":1992,"character":"Denton Waters","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/quantum-leap","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1fnumfqtkn4o.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1fnumfqtkn4o.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Quantum Leap
Quantum Leap as Denton Waters
{"id":160479,"title":"The Hollywood Detective","year":"1989","character":"Rupert Hollenbeck","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-hollywood-detective","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160479.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160479.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
The Hollywood Detective
The Hollywood Detective as Rupert Hollenbeck
{"id":10025,"title":"Newhart","year":1989,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/newhart","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10025.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10025.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":1070,"title":"Columbo","year":1989,"character":"Bert Spindler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/columbo","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5206ngri7lg0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5206ngri7lg0.jpg"},"released":1}
Columbo
Columbo as Bert Spindler
{"id":61161,"title":"Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami","year":"1988","character":"George Flanders","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/terrorist-on-trial-the-united-states-vs-salim-ajami","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61161.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61161.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
{"id":173149,"title":"Case Closed","year":"1988","character":"Scotti Bagwell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/case-closed","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173149.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173149.jpg"},"released":1}
Case Closed
Case Closed as Scotti Bagwell
{"id":161323,"title":"Pals","year":"1987","character":"Leek","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pals-1987","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161323.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161323.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Pals
Pals as Leek
{"id":103831188,"title":"The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd","year":1987,"character":"Davey McQuinn","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-days-and-nights-of-molly-dodd","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831188.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831188.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":8082,"title":"A Little Sex","year":"1982","character":"Father Anthony","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-little-sex","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8082.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8082.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
A Little Sex
A Little Sex as Father Anthony
{"id":7122,"title":"Hanky Panky","year":"1982","character":"Doorman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hanky-panky","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2rsva7rkrjcg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2rsva7rkrjcg.jpg"},"released":1}
Hanky Panky
Hanky Panky as Doorman
{"id":6415,"title":"Ghost Story","year":"1981","character":"Mailman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ghost-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6415.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6415.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Ghost Story
Ghost Story as Mailman
{"id":103834521,"title":"The Manions of America","year":1981,"character":"Shane O'Manion","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-manions-of-america","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834521.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834521.jpg"},"released":1}
The Manions of America
The Manions of America as Shane O'Manion
{"id":63865,"title":"Attica","year":"1980","character":"Harold Turner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/attica","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63865.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63865.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Attica
Attica as Harold Turner
{"id":10086,"title":"Tales of the Unexpected","year":1980,"character":"Garage Attendant","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/tales-of-the-unexpected","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5qnk26o0nd00.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5qnk26o0nd00.jpg"},"released":1}
Tales of the Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected as Garage Attendant
{"id":8553,"title":"Minder","year":1979,"character":"Barman (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/minder","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8553.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8553.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
Minder
Minder as Barman (uncredited)
{"id":103834553,"title":"Blind Ambition","year":1979,"character":"E. Howard Hunt","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/blind-ambition","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834553.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834553.jpg"},"released":1}
Blind Ambition
Blind Ambition as E. Howard Hunt
{"id":163854,"title":"Stubby Pringle's Christmas","year":"1978","character":"Skipper","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/stubby-pringles-christmas-1978","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163854.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163854.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
{"id":81126,"title":"A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story","year":"1978","character":"Kieran","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-love-affair-the-eleanor-and-lou-gehrig-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81126.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81126.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":22827,"title":"The Missouri Breaks","year":"1976","character":"Hellsgate Rancher","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-missouri-breaks","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5crvluvcir80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5crvluvcir80.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
The Missouri Breaks
The Missouri Breaks as Hellsgate Rancher
{"id":64509,"title":"Bug","year":"1975","character":"Rev. Kern","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bug-1975","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64509.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64509.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
Bug
Bug as Rev. Kern
{"id":164526,"title":"Thriller","year":"1974","character":"Policeman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/thriller-1974","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164526.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164526.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Thriller
Thriller as Policeman
{"id":81817,"title":"'Doc'","year":"1971","character":"Frank McLowery","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/doc-1971","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81817.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81817.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
'Doc'
'Doc' as Frank McLowery
{"id":87008,"title":"The Traveling Executioner","year":"1970","character":"Gravey Combs","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-traveling-executioner","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/i3cp984a69k0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/i3cp984a69k0.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
{"id":65694,"title":"Babo 73","year":"1964","character":"Lawrence Silver-Sky","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/babo-73","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65694.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65694.jpg"},"released":1}
1964
Babo 73
Babo 73 as Lawrence Silver-Sky