James Joseph Broderick III (March 7, 1927 – November 1, 1982) was an American actor. He was best known for Alice's Restaurant, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, and Family.
Broderick became an actor after serving in the U.S. Navy as a Pharmacist's Mate. He was married to playwright and artist Patricia Biow Broderick and the couple had three children, including actor Matthew Broderick. He died of thyroid cancer at the age of 55.
Works with James Broderick:
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Film roles
- 1960 John Browns Raid: Watson Brown (Made-for-TV Movie)
- 1960 Girl Of The Night: Dan Bolton
- 1964 Abe Lincoln in Illinois: Joshua Speed (TV Movie)
- 1966 The Group: Dr. Ridgeley
- 1969 The Tree: Det. McCarthy
- 1969 Alice's Restaurant: Ray Brock
- 1971 The Todd Killings: Sam Goodwin
- 1972 If You Give A Dance You Gotta Pay The Band: Trick (TV Movie)
- 1974 Nickys World: Russell (TV Movie)
- 1974 The Taking of Pelham One Two Three: Denny Doyle
- 1975 Dog Day Afternoon: FBI Agent Sheldon
- 1976 The Phantom Of The Open Hearth: Mr. Parker – Father (TV Movie)
- 1980 The Shadow Box: Joe (TV Movie)
- 1982 Dreams Dont Die: Gavin (TV Movie)
Television roles
- 1952 Celanese Theatre: Dean (1 episode)
- 1953 Mister Peepers: Merv (1 episode)
- 1953-54 The Philco Television Playhouse: Danny Keel/Horace (3 episodes)
- 1953-55 You Are There: Fillipo/Soldier 2 (3 episodes)
- 1953-57 Studio One: Shumaker/Robert/John Alexander (4 episodes)
- 1953-59 The Big Story: Don Kellerman/Dick (4 episodes)
- 1957-62 The United States Steel Hour: John/Bill Carlisle/Eddie (3 episodes)
- 1957-63 Armstrong Circle Theatre: Dr. John Cooney/John Anglin (5 episodes)
- 1959-64 Brenner: Officer Ernie Brenner
- 1960 Play Of The Week: Willie Oban (2 episodes)
- 1960 The Secret Storm: Joe Sullivan #1
- 1962 The Defenders (1961): Chuck Agostini/George Schreiber (2 episodes)
- 1962 As the World Turns: Jim Norman
- 1963 The Twilight Zone (1959): Al Bains (1 episode)
- 1963-64 The Doctors And The Nurses: Dr. Tom Milford/Dr. Stanley Cooper (2 episodes)
- 1963-64 Gunsmoke: Pete/Wes (2 episodes)
- 1964 The Edge of Night: District Attorney Nick Bryce
- 1964 Look Up And Live: Worthy (1 episode)
- 1965 For the People: Miller (1 episode)
- 1966 The F.B.I.: Frank Porter (1 episode)
- 1966 Twelve O Clock High: Col. Ray Hollenbeck (1 episode)
- 1967 The Fugitive: Sheriff Owen Troop (1 episode)
- 1967 ABC Stage 67: Hal Crady (1 episode)
- 1967 The Magical World of Disney: Cal Richards (1 episode)
- 1967 NYPD: Bert Gaffer (1 episode)
- 1969 Judd For The Defense: Howard Dawes (1 episode)
- 1970 The Bold Ones The Protectors: Father Carl Hayes (1 episode)
- 1970 NET Playhouse: Sussex (1 episode)
- 1970 The Bold Ones The New Doctors: Dr. Henry Pruitt (1 episode)
- 1971 Longstreet: Lieutenant Hank Broidy (1 episode)
- 1975 Great Performances: Captain Scott (1 episode)
- 1976 The Adams Chronicles: W. H. Holcomb (1 episode)
- 1976 Visions: Father (1 episode)
- 1976-80 Family: Doug Lawrence
- 1979 Roots The Next Generations: Dr. Lewis (1 episode)
- 1980 The Love Boat: Neal Rich (1 episode)
- 1981 Fantasy Island: Dr. Lucas Bergmann (1 episode)
- 1982-83 American Playhouse: Dad/Luke Rankovich (2 episodes)
Theatre roles
- 1953 Maggie: James Wylie
- 1956 Johnny Johnson: Johnny Johnson
- 1961 Two By Saroyan: The Tiger/Harry Mallory
- 1963 The Firebugs: Sepp Schmitz
- 1966 Rooms: Dr. Robert Palmer/William Foster
- 1967 Johnny No Trump: Alexander Edwards
- 1969 The Time of Your Life: Joe
- 1972 Wedding Band: Herman
- 1973 Let Me Hear You Smile: Neil Heywood
