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 18 Collections and/or Records:
On our merry way (1948), 1949-1963
Contains a contract and a film extract of the motion picture "On Our Merry Way." A reference DVD is also included.
Rope (1948), 1948-1954
Contains a photocopy of a publicity photograph, contract, and print of the film Rope. A reference DVD is also included.
The Jimmy Stewart Show, 1970
Contains correspondence, cast lists, and agency authorizations related to the television program The Jimmy Stewart Show.
The man from Laramie (1955), 1954-1957
Contains contracts related to the film "The Man from Laramie."
The Six shooter, 1953-1954
Contains a contract, letters, transcription discs, and audiotapes from the radio program "The Six Shooter."
The spirit of St. Louis (1957), 1954-1961
Contains contracts, award, correspondence, photographs, and videocassette related to the film "The Spirit of St. Louis."
Thunder Bay (1953), 1952-1956
Contains a contract associated with the film "Thunder Bay."
You gotta stay happy (1948), 1948 May 14
Contains a contract and photograph album related to the film You Gotta Stay Happy.