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 48 Collections and/or Records:
Anatomy of a murder (1959), 1959 February-July
Contains the script, correspondence, a certificate, and a print of the film "Anatomy of a Murder." A reference DVD is also included.
Bend of the river (1952), approximately 1952
Contains a print of the film "Bend of the River." A reference DVD is also included.
Born to dance (1936), 1953
Contains sheet music associated with the film Born to Dance.
Broken arrow (1950), approximately 1950
Contains a print of the film "Broken Arrow." A reference DVD is also included.
Call Northside 777 (1948), 1948-1958
Contains contracts associated with the film Call Northside 777.
Come live with me (1941), 1940
Contains a photocopy of a publicity photograph from the film Come Live with Me.
Dear Brigitte (1965), approximately 1965
Contains a print of the film "Dear Brigitte." A reference DVD is also included.
Firecreek (1968), 1968
Contains a photocopy of a publicity photograph for the film "Firecreek."
Fool's parade (1971), 1971 June 16
Contains a government proclamation related to the film "Fool's Parade."
Harvey (1950), 1947-1960
Contains contracts, a certificate, award, and photograph related to the film "Harvey."