James Stewart American Actor Known for A Century of Cinema
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Biography
James Stewart was born on 20 May 1908 in Indiana. He was an American actor. The date of his death is 2 July 1997; He was 89. His best-known titles on this site are A Century of Cinema (1994) and Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975).
His screen career on record begins in 1934 with Art Trouble. James Stewart’s credits add up to 91 films and 2 TV series from 1934 to 2004. His characters include Linus Rawlings in How the West Was Won (1962), Charles Lindbergh in The Spirit of St. Louis (1957) and Glenn Miller in The Glenn Miller Story (1954). Behind the camera, he is listed as writer on Come Live with Me.
He also had one album on record, Proudly They Came...to Honor America (1970). It's a Wonderful Life, Vertigo and Rear Window are listed among his notable work.
In total, he won 22 awards and earned 8 nominations. Records show Academy Award for Best Actor in 1941 for The Philadelphia Story as his first win. The newest entry is National Aviation Hall of Fame in 2009.
Filmography
93 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Imaginary Witness | Film | |
| 1994 | A Century of Cinema | Film | |
| 1983 | Right of Way | Film | |
| 1980 | Mr. Krueger's Christmas | Film | |
| 1980 | The Green Horizon | Film | |
| 1978 | The Big Sleep | Film | |
| 1978 | The Magic of Lassie | Film | |
| 1977 | Airport '77 | Film | |
| 1976 | The Shootist | Film | |
| 1975 | Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? | Film | |
| 1974 | That's Entertainment! | Film | |
| 1973– | Hawkins | TV series | |
| 1971 | Fools' Parade | Film | |
| 1971– | The Jimmy Stewart Show | TV series | |
| 1970 | The Cheyenne Social Club | Film |
Show all 93 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Bandolero! | Film | |
| 1968 | Firecreek | Film | |
| 1966 | The Rare Breed | Film | |
| 1965 | Dear Brigitte | Film | |
| 1965 | Shenandoah | Film | |
| 1965 | The Flight of the Phoenix | Film | |
| 1964 | Cheyenne Autumn | Film | |
| 1963 | Take Her, She's Mine | Film | |
| 1962 | Flashing Spikes | Film | |
| 1962 | How the West Was Won | Linus Rawlings | Film |
| 1962 | Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation | Film | |
| 1962 | The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance | Film | |
| 1961 | Two Rode Together | Film | |
| 1961 | X-15 | Film | |
| 1960 | The Mountain Road | Film | |
| 1959 | Anatomy of a Murder | Film | |
| 1959 | The FBI Story | Film | |
| 1958 | Bell, Book and Candle | Film | |
| 1958 | Vertigo | Film | |
| 1957 | Night Passage | Film | |
| 1957 | The Spirit of St. Louis | Charles Lindbergh | Film |
| 1956 | The Man Who Knew Too Much | Film | |
| 1955 | Strategic Air Command | Film | |
| 1955 | The Man from Laramie | Film | |
| 1954 | Rear Window | Film | |
| 1954 | The Far Country | Film | |
| 1954 | The Glenn Miller Story | Glenn Miller | Film |
| 1953 | The Naked Spur | Film | |
| 1953 | Thunder Bay | Film | |
| 1952 | Bend of the River | Film | |
| 1952 | Carbine Williams | Film | |
| 1952 | The Greatest Show on Earth | Film | |
| 1951 | No Highway in the Sky | Film | |
| 1950 | Broken Arrow | Film | |
| 1950 | Harvey | Film | |
| 1950 | Malaya | Film | |
| 1950 | The Jackpot | Film | |
| 1950 | The Stratton Story | Film | |
| 1950 | Winchester '73 | Lin McAdam | Film |
| 1948 | 10,000 Kids and a Cop | Film | |
| 1948 | Call Northside 777 | Film | |
| 1948 | On Our Merry Way | Film | |
| 1948 | Rope | Film | |
| 1948 | You Gotta Stay Happy | Film | |
| 1947 | Magic Town | Film | |
| 1947 | Thunderbolt! | Film | |
| 1946 | It's a Wonderful Life | Film | |
| 1942 | Winning Your Wings | Film | |
| 1941 | Come Live with Me | Writer | Film |
| 1941 | Pot o' Gold | Film | |
| 1941 | Ziegfeld Girl | Film | |
| 1940 | No Time for Comedy | Film | |
| 1940 | The Mortal Storm | Film | |
| 1940 | The Philadelphia Story | Film | |
| 1940 | The Shop Around the Corner | Film | |
| 1939 | Destry Rides Again | Film | |
| 1939 | It's a Wonderful World | Film | |
| 1939 | Land of Liberty | Film | |
| 1939 | Mr. Smith Goes to Washington | Film | |
| 1939 | The Ice Follies of 1939 | Film | |
| 1938 | Made for Each Other | Film | |
| 1938 | Of Human Hearts | Film | |
| 1938 | The Shopworn Angel | Film | |
| 1938 | Vivacious Lady | Film | |
| 1938 | You Can't Take It With You | Film | |
| 1937 | Navy Blue and Gold | Film | |
| 1937 | Seventh Heaven | Film | |
| 1937 | The Last Gangster | Film | |
| 1936 | After the Thin Man | Film | |
| 1936 | Born to Dance | Film | |
| 1936 | Next Time We Love | Film | |
| 1936 | Rose Marie | Film | |
| 1936 | Small Town Girl | Film | |
| 1936 | Speed | Film | |
| 1936 | The Gorgeous Hussy | Film | |
| 1936 | Wife vs. Secretary | Film | |
| 1935 | The Murder Man | Film | |
| 1934 | Art Trouble | Film |
Awards and nominations
22 won, 8 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | National Aviation Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 1985 | Presidential Medal of Freedom | Won | |
| 1984 | Academy Honorary Award | Won | |
| 1984 | Golden Boot Awards | Won | |
| 1983 | Kennedy Center Honors | Won | |
| 1982 | Honorary Golden Bear | Won | |
| 1980 | AFI Life Achievement Award | Won | |
| 1968 | SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award | Won | |
| 1964 | Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award | Won | |
| 1941 | Academy Award for Best Actor | The Philadelphia Story | Won |
| Air Medal | Won | ||
| Armed Forces Reserve Medal | Won | ||
| Commendation Medal | Won | ||
| Croix de Guerre | Won | ||
| Croix de guerre 1939–1945 | Won |
Show all 30 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Flying Cross | Won | ||
| Distinguished Service Medal | Won | ||
| European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal | Won | ||
| Silver Bear | Won | ||
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | ||
| Volpi Cup for Best Actor | Won | ||
| World War II Victory Medal | Won | ||
| 1964 | Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award | Nominated | |
| 1962 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation | Nominated |
| 1960 | Academy Award for Best Actor | Anatomy of a Murder | Nominated |
| 1951 | Academy Award for Best Actor | Harvey | Nominated |
| 1950 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama | Harvey | Nominated |
| 1947 | Academy Award for Best Actor | It's a Wonderful Life | Nominated |
| 1941 | Academy Award for Best Actor | The Philadelphia Story | Nominated |
| 1940 | Academy Award for Best Actor | Mr. Smith Goes to Washington | Nominated |
Discography
1 release| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Proudly They Came...to Honor America | Album |
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Gloria Hatrick McLean (1949 to 1994, ended by death). He had 4 children on record. Education on record includes Princeton University School of Architecture (architecture), finishing in 1932 and Mercersburg Academy, finishing in 1928.
James Stewart Photos
Frequently asked questions
How old was James Stewart at the time of death?
James Stewart died on 2 July 1997 at the age of 89. He was born on 20 May 1908.
What is James Stewart known for?
James Stewart was known for A Century of Cinema (1994) and Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975).
What is James Stewart’s nationality?
James Stewart was American, born in Indiana.
How tall was James Stewart?
James Stewart was 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall.
Who was James Stewart married to?
James Stewart’s marriages on record are to Gloria Hatrick McLean (1949 to 1994).
Has James Stewart won any awards?
Yes. 22 awards are on record, including National Aviation Hall of Fame (2009).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q102462), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Studio publicity still · Public domain
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