James Nolan, a renowned thespian, entered this world on November 29, 1915, in the vibrant city of San Francisco, California, USA. His impressive acting career spanned numerous decades, leaving an indelible mark on the film industry. Nolan's notable roles include the iconic 1971 film "Dirty Harry", the 1970 blockbuster "Airport", and the 1949 classic "Bandit King of Texas". After a life filled with memorable performances, James Nolan's mortal coil was laid to rest on July 29, 1985, in the picturesque town of Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Personal Details
BornNov 29, 1915 San Francisco, California, USA
Biography
Career
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2002
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1982

Jinxed! as Father
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1981

All Night Long as Grandfather Gibbons
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1979

The Darker Side of Terror as Dr. Tapler
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1976

The Shootist as Gambler (uncredited)
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1973

Charley Varrick as Clerk
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1971

Support Your Local Gunfighter as Train Conductor (uncredited)
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Dirty Harry as Liquor Proprietor
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1970

Airport as Steven Lonigan
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1966

An American Dream as Monsignor Jim
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1963

The Fugitive as Floyd Flaherty
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1960

The Twilight Zone as Jim
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1956

Alfred Hitchcock Presents as Officer Bourne
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1951

The Whistle at Eaton Falls as George Peck
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1950

Riding High as Deputy (uncredited)
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1949

Death Valley Gunfighter as Shad
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Illegal Entry as Agent Benson
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Bandit King of Texas as Dan McCabe
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The Window as Stranger on Street (Uncredited)
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Daughter of the Jungle as Camser
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Too Late for Tears as Detective Parker (uncredited)
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Alias the Champ as Al Merlo
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He Walked by Night as Harry (uncredited)
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Strange Bargain as Policeman (uncredited)
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They Live by Night as Schreiber
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Adam's Rib as Dave (uncredited)
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Thieves' Highway as Smaller Cop at Roadside Bar (uncredited)
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1948

Son of God's Country as Bill Sanger
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Nighttime in Nevada as Jim Andrews
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Guns of Hate as Sheriff Bradley
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The Miracle of the Bells as Tod Jones
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The Arizona Ranger as Nimino Welch
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Rogues' Regiment as American Colonel
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Race Street as Herbie
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Berlin Express as ROT Captain
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Wake of the Red Witch as First Diver
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1947

Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome as Dan Sterne
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1946

Alias Mr. Twilight as Customs Guard (uncredited)
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Abie's Irish Rose as Policeman
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Lady in the Lake as Party Guest (Uncredited)
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The Brute Man as Police Dispatcher (uncredited)
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1938

Girls on Probation as Dave Warren
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Torchy Blane in Panama as Ship's Officer Nelson
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Garden of the Moon as Sound Man with Microphone (uncredited)
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Cowboy from Brooklyn as Alvey's Secretary at Rodeo
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Boy Meets Girl as Young Man Brought in for Susie