Jim Rollins is the father of Detective Amanda Rollins.
History[]
Amanda confided in Benson during a case that Jim used to beat up her mother Beth Anne. One time, he got so angry with Beth Anne he threw a vase at her, which she excused. (SVU: "Accredo")
Jim called Amanda one day and asked her to come to his wedding to another woman, which Amanda had mixed feelings about. (SVU: "Can't Be Held Accountable")
When his other daughter Kim was facing prison time, Jim came to help her out and reunite with both of his daughters. However, Amanda rebuffed his attempts at affection and made it clear to him that she did not forgive him for abandoning the family.
Eventually, Amanda relented and allowed her father to stay in her apartment. However, Jim soon overdosed on drugs and alcohol, and he was subsequently hospitalized. This scared Kim into going clean and agreeing to serve time in prison. (SVU: "Eternal Relief From Pain")
In 2021, Jim had a stroke and was hospitalized. Amanda told Carisi that his wife, who was 25, wouldn't see him, leaving Amanda deeply distraught that her father was alone. Carisi organized care for Jesse and Billie while Amanda traveled to visit her father. (SVU: "Welcome to the Pedo Motel")
Following Jim's stroke, Amanda took him back to New York to recover and so she could look after him. However, when Jim's new wife, Amberlynn Rollins, came to see him at the hospital, Amanda became angry and started lecturing Amberlynn about how she needs to take better care of him and stop thinking about herself. At this, Amberlynn became angry and left in frustration after Amanda angrily told her to leave, which also added to Amanda's disdain towards her. (SVU: "In The Year We All Fell Down")
Eventually, Jim recovered from the stroke and has moved in with Beth and his grandson Mason. (SVU: "Post-Graduate Psychopath")
Appearances[]
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2 seasons, 2 episodes):