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 The Spirit of St. Louis, undated
Contains contracts, award, correspondence, photographs, and videocassette related to the film The Spirit of St. Louis.
James Stewart files on The Stratton Story, undated
Contains an award and film print of the motion picture The Stratton Story. A reference DVD is also included.
James Stewart files on Thunder Bay, undated
Contains a contract associated with the film Thunder Bay.
James Stewart files on Vertigo, 1996
Contains photographs associated with the re-release of the film Vertigo.
James Stewart files on Winchester '73, undated
Contains a print of the film Winchester '73.
James Stewart files on You Can't Take it With You, undated
Contains a reprint of signed cast photograph.
James Stewart files on You Gotta Stay Happy, undated
Contains a contract and photograph album related to the film You Gotta Stay Happy.
James Stewart financial correspondence, 1969-1997
Contains financial documents, including tax data, records of contributions, and donations. Dated 1969 to 1997.
James Stewart genealogy, 1906-1969
Contains Civil War pension records and recollections, correspondence on genealogies, memorials, will of Alexander M. Stewart, and other files relating to genealogy. Dated 1906 to 1969.
James Stewart home movies, undated
Contains 8 mm and 16mm rolls of miscellaneous footage gathered by Stewart. Also contains reference DVDs. Undated.