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 14 Collections and/or Records:
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 files on Harvey, 1947-1960
Contains contracts, a certificate, award, and photograph related to the film Harvey.
James Stewart files on Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, undated
Contains a certificate and award related to the film Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.
James Stewart files on Strategic Air Command, undated
Contains an award and a film print of the motion picture Strategic Air Command. A reference DVD is also included.
James Stewart files on The FBI Story, undated
Contains an award and a publicity photograph from the film The FBI Story.
James Stewart files on The Glenn Miller Story, 1953
Contains a script, award, brochure, poster, a film print, and a VHS recording related to the film The Glenn Miller Story. A reference DVD is also included.
James Stewart files on The Greatest Show on Earth, undated
Contains an award, a photograph, and print of the film The Greatest Show on Earth. A reference DVD is also included.
James Stewart files on The Man Who Knew Too Much, undated
Contains an award and a photocopy of a publicity photograph from the film The Man Who Knew Too Much.
James Stewart files on The Philadelphia Story, 1940-1991
Contains a certificate, award, photographs, videocassette, and film print from The Philadelphia Story.
James Stewart files on The Spirit of St. Louis, undated
Contains contracts, award, correspondence, photographs, and videocassette related to the film The Spirit of St. Louis.