Biography
James Greene, born James Thomas Nolan, was an American character actor whose career in film, television and theatre spanned nearly seven decades. He made his Broadway debut in 1951 in a production of Romeo and Juliet and appeared in numerous stage productions, including with the Lincoln Center Repertory Company and the APA-Phoenix Repertory Theatre. He graduated from Emerson College in 1950.
Greene was known for his recurring role as Councilman Milton on Parks and Recreation (2012–2015) and his starring role as elevator operator Davey McQuinn on The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd (1987–1991). His film credits include Patch Adams (1998), in which he played Bile, and Road to Perdition (2002), in which he played Farmer Bill. He died in Los Angeles on 9 November 2018.
