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James Francis Cagney Jr. (/ ˈ k æ ɡ n i /; July 17, 1899 – March 30, 1986) was an American actor and dancer. On stage and in film, he was known for his consistently energetic performances, distinctive vocal style, and deadpan comic timing.
James Cagney. Actor: Angels with Dirty Faces. One of Hollywood's preeminent male stars of all time, James Cagney was also an accomplished dancer and easily played light comedy.
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James Cagney. Actor: Angels with Dirty Faces. One of Hollywood's preeminent male stars of all time, James Cagney was also an accomplished dancer and easily played light comedy.
- July 17, 1899
- March 30, 1986
May 29, 2024 · James Cagney (born July 17, 1899, New York, New York, U.S.—died March 30, 1986, Stanfordville, New York) was an American actor who was noted for his versatility in musicals, comedies, and crime dramas.
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Mar 31, 1986 · James Cagney, whose feisty, finger-jabbing portrayals of the big city tough guy helped create a new breed of Hollywood superstar--but won his only Oscar playing a song-and-dance man--died Easter...
Jul 15, 2023 · Tour our photo gallery featuring Cagney’s 20 greatest film performances, ranked worst to best. 20. LADY KILLER (1933) Fired theater usher Dan Quigley (Cagney) finds success with a group of con...
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Cagney was the most magnetic, confident, likeable screen actor, and created many memorable screen characterizations over his career, with never a false note in any of his performances. Here are 35 of his very best!