James Stewart | |
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Born | James Maitland Stewart May 20, 1908 |
Died | July 2, 1997 Los Angeles, California, United States | (aged 89)
Other names | Jimmy Stewart |
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Years active | 1932–1991 |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Gloria Hatrick (1949–1994) |
Children | 4 |
Awards | Academy Awards
NYFCC Award for Best Actor
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James Maitland Stewart (May 20, 1908 – July 2, 1997) was an American actor and military officer. In his career, he starred in many movies considered classics and was nominated for five Oscars, winning one in competition and one life achievement.[1] Stewart became so familiar to the American public that he was most usually referred to by them as "Jimmy" Stewart.[2]
He was named the third Greatest Male Star of All Time by the American Film Institute.[3]
Stewart was an outspoken conservative Republican.