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:
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.
Thunder Bay (1953), 1952-1956
Contains a contract associated with the film "Thunder Bay."
Vertigo (1958), 1996
Contains photographs associated with the re-release of the film "Vertigo."
Winchester '73 (1950), approximately 1950
Contains a print of the film "Winchester '73."
You can't take it with you (1938), approximately 1938
Contains a reprint of signed cast photograph.
You gotta stay happy (1948), 1948 May 14
Contains a contract and photograph album related to the film You Gotta Stay Happy.