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 17 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.
Broken arrow (1950), approximately 1950
Contains a print of the film "Broken Arrow." A reference DVD is also included.
Dear Brigitte (1965), approximately 1965
Contains a print of the film "Dear Brigitte." A reference DVD is also included.
It's a wonderful life (1946), 1946-1955
Contains a contract, certificate, photograph, plaque, film print, and videocassettes related to the film "It's a Wonderful Life." A reference DVD is also included.
James Stewart papers on films, 1936-1971
Contains various correspondence, contracts, scripts, certificates, photographs, 16 mm films, and reference DVDs related to films in which Stewart participated. Dated 1940 to 1996.
Mr. Hobbs takes a vacation (1962), approximately 1962
Contains a print of the film "Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation." A reference DVD is also included.
No highway in the sky (1951), 1951
Contains a print of the film "No Highway in the Sky." A reference DVD is also included.
On our merry way (1948), 1949-1963
Contains a contract and a film extract of the motion picture "On Our Merry Way." A reference DVD is also included.
Rope (1948), 1948-1954
Contains a photocopy of a publicity photograph, contract, and print of the film Rope. A reference DVD is also included.