Stewart, James, 1908-1997
Dates
- Existence: 1908 - 1997
Biographical History
James Stewart (1908-1997) was an American actor.
James Maitland "Jimmy" Stewart (May 20, 1908–July 2, 1997) was an American film and stage actor, best known for his self-effacing persona. Over the course of his career, he starred in many films widely considered classics and was nominated for five Academy Awards, winning one in competition and receiving one Lifetime Achievement award. He was a major MGM contract star. He also had a noted military career, a World War II and Vietnam War veteran, who rose to the rank of Brigadier General in the United States Air Force Reserve.
Citation:
Eyles, A. James Stewart, 1984: CIP t.p. (James Stewart [in title]) pub. info. (Jimmy Stewart)LC data base, 6/4/84 (hdg.: Stewart, James, 1908-)
NUCMC data from Univ. of Virginia Lib. for Angell, R. Papers, 1896-1981 (Stewart, James Maitland, 1908-)
Motion Picture Almanac, 1988: p. 247 (Stewart, James; actor)
Washington Post, July 3, 1997: p. A1 (Jimmy Stewart; d. July 2, 1997, Los Angeles)
IMDb, Sept. 16, 2010 (b. May 20, 1908 in Indiana, Pa.; d. July, 1997 in Los Angeles, Calif.; actor)
Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:
American sportsman, 1973
Contains film prints from the television program American Sportsman. A reference DVD is also included.
General Electric Theater, 1955-1957
Contains a script, film prints, and decorated film cans from the television program "General Electric Theater." A reference DVD is also included.
James Stewart awards, tributes, festivals, and appearances, 1962-1993
Contains photographs, negatives, scripts, programs, awards, VHS videotapes, plaques, citations, proclamations, cards, calendars, scrapbooks, brochures of festivals, poems, and other records received or associated with Stewart. Dated 1962 to 1993.
James Stewart papers on stage, 1930s-1970
Contains books, photographs, and theater programs associated with Stewart. Dated in the 1930s to 1970.
John Strauss paper programs and videotapes regarding James Stewart, circa 1983-1995
Publicist's records for Jimmy Stewart, covering the period 1981-1998. Includes correspondence of both Stewart and Strauss, newspaper and magazine articles, event programs, videocassettes, photographs, and a movie-poster jigsaw puzzle.
Password, 1963-1964
Contains film prints from the television program Password. A reference DVD is also included.
Startime, 1959
Contains a film print and decorated film can from the television program "Showtime." A reference DVD is also included.
John Strauss files on publicity for James Stewart
Publicist's records for Jimmy Stewart, covering the period 1981-1998. Includes correspondence of both Stewart and Strauss, newspaper and magazine articles, event programs, videocassettes, photographs, and a movie-poster jigsaw puzzle.
The George Gobel Show, 1955
Contains film prints from the television program "The George Gobel Show." A reference DVD is also included.
The Jack Benny Show, 1963-1964
Contains film prints from the television program The Jack Benny Show. A reference DVD is also included.