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James Stewart
James Maitland Stewart (May 20, 1908 – July 2, 1997) was an American actor and military aviator, best known for his distinctive drawl and down-to-earth persona. Over a career spanning four decades, Stewart's film career covered an array of genres, including Westerns and family-oriented comedies. His film roles are considered some of the most significant in cinema history. Stewart was also known for his collaborations with director Alfred Hitchcock, with their work including 'Rope (1948)', 'Rear Window (1954)', 'The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)', and 'Vertigo (1958)'. In addition, he held a distinguished military career, rising to the rank of brigadier general in the United States Air Force Reserve. Stewart's contribution to the film industry resulted in him being considered one of the greatest actors in history. His awards included an Academy Honorary Award, a Golden Globe Lifetime Achievement Award, and two Academy Awards for Best Actor.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: James Maitland Stewart
Born: Indiana, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Citizenship: United States
Birthday: May 20, 1908
Occupations: Actor, military officer
Years Active: 1932–1941, 1946–1991
Children: 4
Spouses: Gloria Hatrick McLean
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Awards and Nominations Received by James Stewart
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Movies Featuring James Stewart
It's a Wonderful Life
Rear Window
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Anatomy of a Murder
Rope
The Shop Around the Corner
The Philadelphia Story
How the West Was Won
The Shootist
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Firecreek
That's Entertainment!
Vertigo
My Name Is Alfred Hitchcock
John Ford & Monument Valley
And the Oscar Goes To…
This Is Bob Hope…
Stewart & Mitchum: The Two Faces of America
The Making of ‘The Man Who Knew Too Much’
‘Rear Window’ Ethics: Remembering and Restoring a Hitchcock Classic
Rope Unleashed
Hell’s Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films
Night of 100 Stars III
The Making of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
Voodoo Lagoon
Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
A Tale of Africa
Mr. Krueger’s Christmas
All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds
Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
Night of 100 Stars
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Right of Way
Night of 100 Stars II
James Bond: The First 21 Years
All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
Grace Kelly: The American Princess
Showbiz Goes to War
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
I Am Alfred Hitchcock
Rat Pack
Son of Dinosaurs
AFI Life Achievement Award: 50th Anniversary Special
The Far Country
The Rare Breed
10,000 Kids and a Cop
Harvey
The Magic of Lassie
Harvey
Dark Galaxy
The Mountain Road
The Mortal Storm
Fonda on Fonda
Take Her, She’s Mine
Dear Brigitte
Art Trouble
Shenandoah
Flashing Spikes
Bandolero!
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
X-15
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Call Northside 777
Strategic Air Command
Cheyenne Autumn
Breakdowns of 1941
CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years
Come Live with Me
Directed by John Ford
Thunderbolt
Hollywood Hobbies
The Glenn Miller Story
The Spirit of St. Louis
The Naked Spur
Born to Dance
The Shopworn Angel
Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood
The Cheyenne Social Club
Subdivision
Malaya
It’s a Wonderful World
Broken Arrow
You Gotta Stay Happy
And Then There Were Four
Of Human Hearts
The Man from Laramie
Magic Town
Mickey’s 50
The Murder Man
You Can’t Take It with You
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Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1)
No Time for Comedy
Important News
Made for Each Other
Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
Two Rode Together
No Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich
The American West of John Ford
1939: Hollywood’s Greatest Year
Vivacious Lady
Pot o’ Gold
Hollywood Goes to Town
Tomorrow’s Drivers
Thunder Bay
The Jackpot
Winning Your Wings
Night Passage
Ziegfeld Girl
Carbine Williams
Hollywood: Style Center of the World
The Stratton Story
Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation
Bend of the River
Winchester ’73
The Last Gangster
Wife vs. Secretary
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
Next Time We Love
The Ice Follies of 1939
The Flight of the Phoenix
Obsessed with Vertigo
The Gorgeous Hussy
Fools’ Parade
Warner at War
The Big Sleep
The FBI Story
Navy Blue and Gold
La Classe américaine
Frank Capra’s American Dream
Bell, Book and Candle
Rose Marie
After the Thin Man
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
The Romance of Celluloid
Small Town Girl
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
Career Timeline
Track the complete movie timeline of James Stewart, including all film releases, career breakthroughs, and notable roles. Follow their journey from early performances to recent blockbusters and upcoming projects.
2017
This Is Bob Hope…
Self (archive footage)
Stewart & Mitchum: The Two Faces of America
Self (archive footage)
2001
‘Rear Window’ Ethics: Remembering and Restoring a Hitchcock Classic
Self (archive footage)
Rope Unleashed
Self (archive footage)
1997
Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
George Bailey (archive footage)
Obsessed with Vertigo
Self (archive footage)
Frank Capra’s American Dream
Self (archive footage)
1987
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood
Self
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
Self
Grace Kelly: The American Princess
Self
1983
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Right of Way
Teddy Dwyer
James Bond: The First 21 Years
Self
All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra
Self
1982
Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
Self (archive footage)
Night of 100 Stars
Self
Showbiz Goes to War
(archive footage)
1971
Directed by John Ford
The American West of John Ford
Self - Narrator
Fools’ Parade
Mattie Appleyard
1965
Dear Brigitte
Professor Robert Leaf
Shenandoah
Charlie Anderson
The Flight of the Phoenix
Capt. Frank Towns
1962
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
Flashing Spikes
Slim Conway
Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation
Roger Hobbs
1954
Rear Window
The Far Country
Jeff Webster
The Glenn Miller Story
Glenn Miller
Tomorrow’s Drivers
the story teller
1950
Harvey
Elwood P. Dowd
Broken Arrow
Tom Jeffords
And Then There Were Four
Self - Narrator (voice)
The Jackpot
Bill Lawrence
Winchester ’73
Lin McAdam
1948
Rope
10,000 Kids and a Cop
Narrator
Call Northside 777
P.J. 'Jim' McNeal
You Gotta Stay Happy
Marvin Payne
1941
Breakdowns of 1941
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Come Live with Me
Bill Smith
Pot o’ Gold
James Hamilton 'Jimmy' Haskell
Ziegfeld Girl
Gilbert Young
1940
The Shop Around the Corner
The Philadelphia Story
The Mortal Storm
Martin Breitner
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
Self
No Time for Comedy
Gaylord 'Gay' Esterbrook
Hollywood: Style Center of the World
Self
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
Self
1939
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Hollywood Hobbies
Self (uncredited)
It’s a Wonderful World
Guy Johnson
Made for Each Other
John Horace Mason
The Ice Follies of 1939
Larry Hall
1938
The Shopworn Angel
Pvt. William 'Texas' Pettigrew
Of Human Hearts
Jason Wilkins
You Can’t Take It with You
Tony Kirby
Vivacious Lady
Peter
Hollywood Goes to Town
Self
1937
The Last Gangster
Paul North Sr.
Navy Blue and Gold
John 'Truck' Cross
The Romance of Celluloid
Self (archive footage)
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