Search results
Early life. Garner was born James Scott Bumgarner in 1928 in Denver, Oklahoma [2] (now part of Norman, with some of which now under Lake Thunderbird ). His parents were Weldon Warren Bumgarner (1901–1986), [3] a widower, and Mildred Scott ( née Meek; 1907–1933), who died five years after his birth.
James Garner was born James Scott Bumgarner in Norman, Oklahoma, to Mildred Scott (Meek) and Weldon Warren Bumgarner, a carpet layer. He dropped out of high school at 16 to join the Merchant Marines. He worked in a variety of jobs and received 2 Purple Hearts when he was wounded twice during the Korean War.
- April 7, 1928
- July 19, 2014
Apr 2, 2014 · Born James Scott Bumgarner on April 7, 1928 in Norman, Oklahoma, James Garner's early childhood in the Great Depression-era Dust Bowl was marked by hardships. He is the youngest of three...
James Garner was born James Scott Bumgarner in Norman, Oklahoma, to Mildred Scott (Meek) and Weldon Warren Bumgarner, a carpet layer. He dropped out of high school at 16 to join the Merchant Marines. He worked in a variety of jobs and received 2 Purple Hearts when he was wounded twice during the Korean War.
- January 1, 1
- Norman, Oklahoma, USA
- January 1, 1
- Brentwood, Los Angeles, California, USA
father: Weldon Warren Bumgarner. mother: Mildred Scott, Mildred Scott Bumgarner. siblings: Charles Bumgarner, Jack Garner. children: Gigi Garner, Kimberly Garner. Born Country: United States. Actors T V & Movie Producers. Height: 6'2" (188 cm ), 6'2" Males. political ideology: Democratic. Died on: July 19, 2014.
May 3, 2024 · James Garner (born April 7, 1928, Norman, Oklahoma, U.S.—died July 19, 2014, Brentwood, California) was an American actor who was noted for his portrayal of good-natured characters and reluctant heroes.
Jul 21, 2014 · James Garner arrives with his family including his wife, Lois Clarke, far left, at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in February 2005. Garner received a life achievement award. (Chris Pizzello ...