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 On Our Merry Way, undated
Contains a contract and a film extract of the motion picture On Our Merry Way. A reference DVD is also included.
James Stewart files on Password, undated
Contains film prints from the television program Password. A reference DVD is also included.
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 Right of Way, 1982-1982
Contains scripts, interview questions, photographs, brochure, and correspondence related to the television program Right of Way.
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 Shenandoah, undated
Contains a print of the film Shenandoah. A reference DVD is also included.
James Stewart files on Showtime, undated
Contains a film print and decorated film can from the television program Showtime. A reference DVD is also included.
James Stewart files on Silver Theater, 1939 January 22
Contains transcription disks from the radio program Silver Theater.
James Stewart files on Strategic Air Command, undated
Contains an award and a film print of the motion picture Strategic Air Command. A reference DVD is also included.
James Stewart files on Suspense, 1949 December 1
Contains transcription disks for the radio program Suspense.