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:
Right of way, 1982
Contains scripts, interview questions, photographs, brochure, and letters related to the television program "Right of Way."
Rope (1948), 1948-1954
Contains a photocopy of a publicity photograph, contract, and print of the film Rope. A reference DVD is also included.
Shenandoah (1965), approximately 1965
Contains a print of the film "Shenandoah." A reference DVD is also included.
Silver theater, 1939 January 22
Contains transcription disks from the radio program "Silver Theater."
Startime, 1959
Contains a film print and decorated film can from the television program "Showtime." A reference DVD is also included.
Stewart, James, 1937-1983
James Stewart papers
This collection contains personal, historical, biographical, career and legal files of James Maitland "Jimmy" Stewart, actor, including video and audio tapes.
Strategic Air Command (1955), 1955 June
Contains an award and a film print of the motion picture "Strategic Air Command." A reference DVD is also included.
John Strauss files on publicity for James Stewart
Publicist's records for Jimmy Stewart, covering the period 1981-1998. Includes correspondence of both Stewart and Strauss, newspaper and magazine articles, event programs, videocassettes, photographs, and a movie-poster jigsaw puzzle.
Suspense, 1949 December 1
Contains transcription disks for the radio program "Suspense."