(Born July 18, 1940) James Brolin is an American television, film, character actor, producer, and director. He is 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) in height and is known for his rugged good looks. Brolin has starred in three television series in a career which has spanned four decades. He became widely-known for his roles as Dr. Steven Kiley on Marcus Welby, M.D. (19691976), Peter McDermott on Hotel (19831988), and Lt. Col. Bill "Raven" Kelly on Pensacola: Wings of Gold (19972000). He also had a recurring role as Governor and presidential candidate Robert Ritchie in The West Wing.