While we are all enjoying his on-screen skills, Josh Brolin’s parents are people who may have influenced the arts in his life. The actor’s father, James Brolin, and mother, Jane Cameron Agee, were certainly the parents who paved the way for the Cesario star.
How they met and how quickly their love story began is still a great romantic story to this day. For those who don’t know, Josh Brolin’s father, James, is an actor and has been seen in many acclaimed films and series.
Meanwhile, Josh Brolin’s mother, Jane Cameron Agee, was an assistant casting director who eventually became a person dedicated to helping wildlife animals.
Without further ado, let us know who Josh Brolin’s parents, James and Jane Cameron Agee, are.
Josh Brolin’s parents met on the set of The Batman
It was on the set of the 1960s TV series Batman where Josh Brolin’s parents met each other for the first time.
According to The New York Times, Josh Brolin’s mother Jane was a member of the casting department at Fox at the time.
And as reported by PEOPLE, James Brolin had three roles on the show, appearing in the episodes “The Cat and the Fiddle,” “The Catwoman Goeth,” and “Ring Around the Riddler.”
Josh Brolin’s parents married in 1966
The New York Times even reported that after meeting Josh Brolin’s parents on set, James asked Jen out on a date. After this he prepared home cooked food. After a few successful dates, the two got married just 12 days later.
According to the outlet, it was Jen who proposed to James over drinks just two weeks into knowing each other.
According to Page Six, Josh Brolin’s parents were married in 1966.
Josh Brolin’s father and mother welcome two children
Josh Brolin was born on February 12, 1968, to his parents, James Brolin and Jane Cameron Agee. In a 2019 interview with People, James recalled taking responsibility for “all the diapering.”
Also in 1972, Josh Brolin’s parents welcomed Jess.
The actor also has a younger sister, Molly Elizabeth Brolin, whom James welcomed with his second wife, Jan Smithers, after James and Josh Brolin’s mother divorced in 1987.
James Brolin and Jane Cameron Agee raised their children in California
According to a report from The San Luis Obispo Tribune, while Josh Brolin’s father and mother raised their children in Central California, the Labor Day actor attended elementary and middle school in Templeton.
According to Josh Brolin, the family lived on a farm in Paso Robles.
Speaking to NPR, Josh recalled, “I remember… thinking that we had no money or we would have been living in a guest house, and I remember (my mom) saying at one point Was (that) my crib was a dresser drawer.
Josh Brolin’s mother, Jane Cameron Edge, was passionate about wildlife.
Josh Brolin’s mother was an assistant casting director as well as a wildlife activist. According to Men’s Journal, he also worked for the California Department of Fish and Game. It was here that Jane Cameron Agee cared for rescued, illegally owned wild animals.
According to Josh Brolin, who spoke to USA TODAY in 2013, his mother felt more connected to animals than humans.
Josh did not understand his father’s work
The actor who has surprised us with stellar performances in Avengers: Endgame, Gangster Squad and other films, initially wanted to become a lawyer.
Watching his father’s acting career struggle, Brolin had this plan in mind for his career, until he took acting classes in high school.
Speaking to The San Luis Obispo Tribune, the star said, “I was really impressed by the idea of improvisation and being able to psychologically fit into the characters and what that means.”
Josh had a close relationship with his mother Jane
Speaking to Men’s Journal, the Jonah Hex actor said, “I miss her a lot.” For those who don’t know, Jane Cameron Edge died in a car accident in 1995.
“She was a different kind of woman,” Josh said, also calling her “excellent in every way.”
Josh Brolin’s parents divorced when he was 16
Recalling how difficult it was, Josh Brolin told Esquire, “My mom was going out with a truck driver at the time.” He further said that his father was present everywhere. They never saw each other.”
The couple eventually parted ways in 1984. Following the separation, Jane Cameron Agee sent Josh to live with James in Santa Barbara.
Jane Cameron Edge died in a car accident
On February 13, 1955, Jane Cameron Edge died after a car accident. His car had collided with a tree.
Speaking to Men’s Journal, Josh also recalled that his mother would wake him and his brother Jess up in the middle of the night for a spontaneous road trip.
Josh struggled for a few years after his mother’s death.
James gives acting advice to Josh
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Josh Brolin called his father “really supportive.”
Describing him as an honest man, the Only the Brave star said, “The only thing he said was to have a backup, because there are about 1 percent (actors) who make a living from acting.”
Josh is happy with his father’s third marriage
After tying the knot with Jane Smithers and making memories with her from 1986 to 1995, James got married for the third time with actress Barbara.
Both of them got married on 1 July 1998.
Speaking to Playboy, Josh said, “The fact that he got along with her and found this solace is a coup and so wonderful.”
James is a proud grandfather
James has always admired Josh’s parenting skills. Speaking to The Guardian, she said, “My son is the best father I have ever known,” adding that he has learned a lot from him.
Josh Brolin has children Trevor and Eden with his ex-wife Alice Adair. The Dune star also has daughters Westlyn Rain and Chappell Grace with his wife Kathryn Boyd.
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