premise: James Brolin is French.
hypothesis: James Brolin ( [ ˈbroʊlᵻn ] born July 18 , 1940 ) is an American actor , producer , and director , best known for his roles in film and television , including sitcoms and soap operas . Josh James Brolin ( [ ˈbroʊlᵻn ] born February 12 , 1968 ) is an American actor .