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 48 Collections and/or Records:
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 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 motion picture photographs and other material, undated
Contains publicity photographs and membership cards. Undated.
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 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.