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:
Collection on The Jimmy Stewart Museum, 1995
Contains memorabilia, clippings, and a video interview on The Jimmy Stewart Museum. Dated 1995.
College of Fine Arts and Communications photographs
Contains photographs of dance classes, people looking through a telescope, and James Stewart's visit to BYU. Also contains a short video on DVD of people looking through the telescope and a compact disc with photographs of BYU broadcasting.
Come live with me (1941), 1940
Contains a photocopy of a publicity photograph from the film Come Live with Me.
Dear Brigitte (1965), approximately 1965
Contains a print of the film "Dear Brigitte." A reference DVD is also included.
Firecreek (1968), 1968
Contains a photocopy of a publicity photograph for the film "Firecreek."
Fool's parade (1971), 1971 June 16
Contains a government proclamation related to the film "Fool's Parade."
General Electric Theater, 1955-1957
Contains a script, film prints, and decorated film cans from the television program "General Electric Theater." A reference DVD is also included.
Great performances, 1986-1987
Contains reviews, photographs, clippings, and a videocassette related to the television program "Great Performances."
Harvey, 1971
Contains a contract for the television special "Harvey."
Harvey (1950), 1947-1960
Contains contracts, a certificate, award, and photograph related to the film "Harvey."