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Jim Metzler | |
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| Born | June 23, 1951 [1] |
| Occupation | Actor |
Jim Metzler (born June 23, 1951) is a retired American actor. [2] During a career that spanned over three decades, he appeared in numerous films and television series. He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his supporting role in the film Tex (1982).
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| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| 1983 | 40th Golden Globe Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Tex | Nominated | [3] |
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