ABOUT JAMES GAMMON
He was typecast for surly, rugged roles in films ranging from the 1960's Cool Hand Luke to 1990's Wyatt Earp . In 1989, he played Lou in Major League .
He began his Hollywood career behind the camera at an Orlando, Florida television station.
He was also known for co-founding the Met Theatre in Los Angeles and directing some of its most notable productions.
His father, Donald Gammon, was a musician.
His gruff exterior got him cast on the series Nash Bridges as Don Johnson 's father, despite the fact that he was several years younger than Don.
