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:
James Stewart papers on Boy Scouts of America, 1980 May 21
Contains a plate, award, and film print related to Stewart's involvement with the Boy Scouts of America. A reference DVD is also included.
James Stewart papers on films, 1936-1971
Contains various correspondence, contracts, scripts, certificates, photographs, 16 mm films, and reference DVDs related to films in which Stewart participated. Dated 1940 to 1996.
James Stewart papers on motion pictures, 1940-1996
Contains various correspondence, contracts, scripts, certificates, photographs, 16 mm films, and reference DVDs of various motion pictures that James Stewart acted in. Dated 1940 to 1996.
James Stewart papers on television, 1957-1987
Contains television contracts, 16 mm films, film cans, reviews, articles, photographs, press clippings, letters, and other files related to programs with which Stewart was involved. Materials date from between 1957 and 1987.
James Stewart papers on television shows, 1957-1987
Contains 16 mm films, film cans, reviews, articles, photographs, press clippings, leters, contracts, and other files related to television programs with which Stewart was involved.
James Stewart papers on unproduced/unfinished projects, 1984-1985
Contains scripts and film concepts for incomplete projects associated with Stewart. Dated April 9, 1984 to November 25, 1985.
James Stewart videotapes, 1984-1989
Contains videotapes on Stewart's career, the Air Force, the film industry, and other events associated with Stewart. Dated May 19, 1984 to May 13, 1989.
Magic Town (1947), 1947-1950
Contains a contract related to the fiml Magic Town.
Mr. Hobbs takes a vacation (1962), approximately 1962
Contains a print of the film "Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation." A reference DVD is also included.
Mr. Krueger's Christmas (1980), 1980
Contains various correspondence, contracts, scripts, certificates, photographs, 16 mm films, and reference DVDs related to films in which Stewart participated. Dated 1940 to 1996.