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:
The man who knew too much (1956), 1956
Contains an award and a photocopy of a publicity photograph from the film "The Man Who Knew Too Much."
The man who shot Liberty Valence (1962), 1961 July 25
Contains the script from the film "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence."
The mortal storm (1940), approximately 1940
Contains a photocopy of a publicity photograph for the film "The Mortal Storm."
The Philadelphia story (1940), 1940-1991
Contains a certificate, award, photographs, videocassette, and film print from "The Philadelphia Story."
The Rare breed (1966), approximately 1966
Contains a print of the film "The Rare Breed." A reference DVD is also included.
The spirit of St. Louis (1957), 1954-1961
Contains contracts, award, correspondence, photographs, and videocassette related to the film "The Spirit of St. Louis."
The Stratton story (1949), 1949 July
Contains an award and film print of the motion picture "The Stratton Story." A reference DVD is also included.
The Town with a past, 1955-1957
Contains a decorated film can related to the General Electric Theater episode, "The Town with a Past," dated 1955-1957.
The Trail to Christmas, 1957
Contains a print and script of "The Trail to Christmas" General Electric Theater episode. Dated 1957.
The Windmill, 1955
Contains a script, film prints, and decorated film cans from the television program "General Electric Theater." A reference DVD is also included.