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 122 Collections and/or Records:
James Stewart files on Call Northside 777, 1948-1958
Contains contracts associated with the film Call Northside 777.
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 Dear Brigitte, undated
Contains a print of the film Dear Brigitte. A reference DVD is also included.
James Stewart files on Firecreek, undated
Contains a photocopy of a publicity photograph for the film Firecreek.
James Stewart files on Fool's Parade, undated
Contains a government proclamation related to the film Fool's Parade.
James Stewart files on General Electric Theater, 1957 May 29
Contains a script, film prints, and decorated film cans from the television program General Electric Theater. A reference DVD is also included.
James Stewart files on Great Performances, 1986-1987
Contains reviews, photographs, clippings, and a videocassette related to the television program Great Performances.
James Stewart files on Harvey, 1971
Contains a contract for the television special Harvey.
James Stewart files on Harvey, 1947-1960
Contains contracts, a certificate, award, and photograph related to the film Harvey.
James Stewart files on Hawkins, undated
Contains production photographs from the television program Hawkins.