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 142 Collections and/or Records:
The spirit of St. Louis (1957), 1954-1961
Contains contracts, award, correspondence, photographs, and videocassette related to the film "The Spirit of St. Louis."
The Stratton story (1949), 1949 July
Contains an award and film print of the motion picture "The Stratton Story." A reference DVD is also included.
The Town with a past, 1955-1957
Contains a decorated film can related to the General Electric Theater episode, "The Town with a Past," dated 1955-1957.
The Trail to Christmas, 1957
Contains a print and script of "The Trail to Christmas" General Electric Theater episode. Dated 1957.
The Windmill, 1955
Contains a script, film prints, and decorated film cans from the television program "General Electric Theater." A reference DVD is also included.
Thunder Bay (1953), 1952-1956
Contains a contract associated with the film "Thunder Bay."
University Communications files on VIPs, 1978-2002
Contains newspaper clippings, news releases, photographs, biographical information, and other materials relating to VIPs from 1978 to 2002. Topics include campus speakers; visiting VIPs, such as Richard M. Nixon; and Jimmy Stewart.
Vertigo (1958), 1996
Contains photographs associated with the re-release of the film "Vertigo."
Winchester '73 (1950), approximately 1950
Contains a print of the film "Winchester '73."
WNET transcripts for James Stewart : A Wonderful Life
WNET transcripts for interviews with James and Gloria Stewart and a separate transcript on James' great performances for the documentary James Stewart: A Wonderful Life, 1986.