Actor
Father of Matthew Broderick
"Doug Lawrence", Brodericks character on "Family" , was ranked #26 in TV Guides list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" [20 June 2004 issue].
His father was of Irish descent, while his mother was of English and Irish ancestry.
Studied at the University of New Hampshire.
Served in the U.S. Navy.
Graduated from the Neighborhood Playhouse in 1949.
Friends with Jason Robards. When James Broderick died, his son Matthew Broderick was making the movie "Max Dugan Returns" with Robards. Robards helped Matthew through his loss and grief.
Father: Herman Bromberger; Mother: Josephine J. Roth.
