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 66 Collections and/or Records:
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.
Harvey (1950), 1947-1960
Contains contracts, a certificate, award, and photograph related to the film "Harvey."
Hawkins, 1973-1974
Contains production photographs from the television program "Hawkins."
It's a wonderful life (1946), 1946-1955
Contains a contract, certificate, photograph, plaque, film print, and videocassettes related to the film "It's a Wonderful Life." A reference DVD is also included.
James Stewart : A wonderful life, 1987
Signed by Stewart "To Dave."
James Stewart correspondence regarding contracts, 1945-1963
Contains agreements, letters and other legal files related to Stewart's association and contracts with various film studios. The contracts themselves have been moved to the files of their corresponding productions.
James Stewart media collection, undated
Contains 8 mm and 16mm rolls of miscellaneous footage gathered by Stewart. Also contains reference DVDs. Undated.
James Stewart motion picture photographs and other material, undated
Contains publicity photographs and membership cards. Undated.