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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.
Mini Bio. Son of the late-great actor, James Cagney, James Jr. was adopted along with sister Cathleen (nickname "Casey") by the senior Cagney and wife 'Bill' in the early forties. James Jr. pre-deceased both his parents, dying of a heart attack in the early eighties.
Feb 2, 1984 · James F. Cagney Jr., the adopted son of the actor James Cagney, has died of a heart attack here. He was 42 years old. The elder Mr. Cagney and the son had been estranged for the last two...
Son of the late-great actor, James Cagney, James Jr. was adopted along with sister Cathleen (nickname "Casey") by the senior Cagney and wife 'Bill' in the early forties. James Jr. pre-deceased both his parents, dying of a heart attack in the early eighties.
Aug 18, 2023 · James Cagney Jr., the son of the iconic actor, was adopted into the Cagney family, along with his sister Cathleen, by James Cagney Sr. and his wife ‘Bill.’. James Jr.’s presence added another layer to the already remarkable Cagney legacy, bringing forth a new generation influenced by his father’s passion for the craft.
The couple adopted a son whom they named James Cagney, Jr., and later a daughter, Cathleen “Casey” Cagney. In 1955, he bought a 120-acre farm in Stanfordville, Dutchess County, New York, and named it Verney Farm.
Apr 2, 1986 · James Francis Cagney Jr., Hollywood's ''tough guy'' and one of America's favorite showmen, was eulogized at a church in his childhood neighborhood yesterday, receiving an unusual public apology...
Mar 31, 1986 · James Cagney, the cocky and pugnacious film star who set the standard for gangster roles in ''The Public Enemy'' and won an Academy Award for his portrayal of George M. Cohan in ''Yankee Doodle...
Dec 22, 2017 · James Francis Cagney Jr, an American actor and dancer had his greatest impact on film. Known for his energetic performances, distinctive styles, and comic timing, he won acclaim and major...
James Cagney Jr. , 43, adopted son of actor James Cagney , died Friday of a heart attack in Washington, D.C., according to Marge Zimmermann, the actor's secretary. She said the 84-year-old actor, at home on his farm in Stanfordville, N.Y., was "very upset" upon hearing of the death.
