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James Stewart

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Actor · United States

Date of birth
May 20, 1908
Died on July 2, 1997
Died at the age of 89
Would have turned 118 today

American actor and military officer (1908–1997)

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James Stewart was an actor (United States). James Stewart was born on May 20, 1908 in Indiana. Among other things, James Stewart was known for It's a Wonderful Life, Vertigo, and Rear Window.

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Born
May 20, 1908 in Indiana
Died
July 2, 1997
Nationality
United States
Occupations
Actor, Director, Film director, Stage actor, and Poet
Languages
English
Fame
Wikipedia articles in 89 languages

Birthday

Date of birth
May 20, 1908
Born on a
Wednesday
Zodiac sign
Taurus
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What makes James Stewart unique

Generation
Greatest Generation
In memory
Died at the age of 89
Today
Would have turned 118 today
  • Debut in 1938, the year James Stewart turned 30.
  • First award in 1941, the year James Stewart turned 33.

Born on the same day

Awards

AwardYear
Academy Award for Best Actor1941
SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award1968
Kennedy Center Honors1983
Academy Honorary Award1984

Works

TitleYear
The Shootist–
Two Rode Together–
The Far Country–
Bend of the River–
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