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 7 Collections and/or Records:
James Stewart files on Come Live with Me, undated
Contains a photocopy of a publicity photograph from the film Come Live with Me.
James Stewart files on Firecreek, undated
Contains a photocopy of a publicity photograph for the film Firecreek.
James Stewart files on No Time for Comedy, undated
Contains a photocopy of a publicity photograph related to the film No Time for Comedy.
James Stewart files on Rear Window, undated
Contains a photocopy of a publicity photograph, a film print, and a videocassette related to the film Rear Window.
James Stewart files on Rope, undated
Contains a photocopy of a publicity photograph, contract, and print of the film Rope. 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 Mortal Storm, undated
Contains a photocopy of a publicity photograph for the film The Mortal Storm.