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Jul 2, 1997 · Biography. James Maitland "Jimmy" Stewart was an American film and stage actor, known for his distinctive voice and his everyman persona. Over the course of his career, he starred in many films widely considered classics and was nominated for five Academy Awards, winning one in competition and receiving one Lifetime Achievement award.
Feb 26, 2021 · James Stewart’s 10 greatest performances, from It’s a Wonderful Life to Vertigo. The adored screen star was seen as the idealistic American everyman, but he also excelled in more sinister...
Jul 3, 1997 · James Stewart, who became a great star by playing the American everyman, and then refined his craft with a series of darker and more troubling roles, died Wednesday of cardiac arrest, at home in Beverly Hills. He was 89, and had been in failing health, especially since the death in 1994 of his wife Gloria.
