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 17 Collections and/or Records:
Shenandoah (1965), approximately 1965
Contains a print of the film "Shenandoah." A reference DVD is also included.
Strategic Air Command (1955), 1955 June
Contains an award and a film print of the motion picture "Strategic Air Command." A reference DVD is also included.
Take her, she's mine (1963), approximately 1963
Contains a print of the film "Take Her, She's Mine." A reference DVD is also included.
The Cheyenne Social Club (1970), approximately 1970
Contains a print of the film "The Cheyenne Social Club." A reference DVD is included.
The Flight of the Phoenix (1965), 1965
Contains the script, a photograph, and a print of the film "The Flight of the Phoenix." A reference DVD is also included.
The Glenn Miller story (1954), 1953, 1985
Contains a script, award, brochure, poster, a film print, and a VHS recording related to the film "The Glenn Miller Story." A reference DVD is also included.
The Rare breed (1966), approximately 1966
Contains a print of the film "The Rare Breed." A reference DVD is also included.