This page will contain additional articles about Jimmy Stewart, as they become available.James Stewart (actor)(Redirected from Jimmy Stewart) Jimmy Stewart, photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1934James Maitland Stewart (May 20, 1908 – July 2, 1997) was an American film actor beloved for his persona as an average guy who faces adversity and tries to do the right thing, an image which was largely reflected in his own personality. Stewart was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania. He was studying architecture at Princeton University when fellow classmate Joshua Logan convinced him to join the newly-formed University Players in Massachusetts, where he first met Henry Fonda and Margaret Sullavan, among others. Stewart was already a Broadway veteran when Hollywood beckoned. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1940 for his role in The Philadelphia Story, in which he co-starred with Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn. He was awarded the American Film Institute's lifetime achievement award in 1980, as well as an Honorary Academy Award for 50 years of memorable performances in 1985. Stewart spoke in a hemming-and-hawing style which was sometimes hard on sound men but came through as sincerity to his audience. His career was therefore built around playing a clean-cut person with good values (although he did play the occasional baddie). His hesitating style gave his characters a natural feel not seen in many movies of his time. His early career is perhaps most notable for the films he made with director Frank Capra, including You Can't Take It With You (1938) and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939). His portrayal of George Bailey in Capra's It's a Wonderful Life (1946), his first film after returning from the war, was a defining performance in his career. Stewart on cover of Life magazine in 1945Already a pilot, Stewart signed up for the U.S. Army Air Force a year before Pearl Harbor was attacked. Initially rejected for being too skinny, he gained weight and successfully reapplied. His first posting was at Moffett Field, California. American celebrities who served in World War II were generally kept out of harm's way and used for publicity purposes; Stewart objected to this special treatment, requesting the same combat duty as other pilots. By the end of the war, he had flown 20 missions over Europe with the 8th Air Force, piloting a B-24 Liberator. Among his decorations were the Air Medal, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Croix de Guerre and 7 battle stars. In 1959, he served in the Air Force Reserve, before retiring as a brigadier general. His final mission was a bombing run over Vietnam that he specifically requested as a close for his military career. After World War II, he was an appropriate choice to play Charles Lindbergh, in The Spirit of St. Louis (1957), and appeared in other aviation films such as The Flight of the Phoenix (1965). In an episode of The World at War (1974), he was one of several former airmen interviewed about his World War II career. A ladies' man, Stewart finally settled down at age 41, marrying former model Gloria Hatrick McLean on August 9, 1949, and was devoted to her until her death. He adopted her two sons; one of them, Ronald, died on June 8, 1969 in Vietnam. On May 7, 1951, their twin daughters Judy and Kelly were born. Later in his career, Stewart tried for a slight change of image; although still the hero, he began to play more challenging parts with a harder edge. He starred in four highly regarded Alfred Hitchcock films: Rope (1948), Rear Window (1954), The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956), and Vertigo (1958). He also starred in many classic westerns, and in Harvey (1950), Anatomy of a Murder (1959), and the title role in The Glenn Miller Story (1953). Jimmy Stewart is interred in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale, California. A museum dedicated to his life, The Jimmy Stewart Museum, is located in his hometown of Indiana, Pennsylvania. There is also a statue of Indiana's favorite son on the lawn in front of the Indiana County Courthouse which was dedicated May 20, 1983 in celebration of Stewart's 75th birthday. Partial filmography
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He also starred in many classic westerns, and in Harvey (1950), Anatomy of a Murder (1959), and the title role in The
Glenn Miller Story (1953). His character death is not shown in the following:. He starred in four highly regarded Alfred
Hitchcock films: Rope (1948), Rear Window (1954), The Man Who Knew Too
Much (1956), and Vertigo (1958). His death is seen in the following films:. Later in his career, Stewart tried for a slight change of image; although still the hero, he began to play more challenging
parts with a harder edge. A frequently asked trivia question is: In how many films did John Wayne's character die? The answer is as follows:. On May 7, 1951, their twin
daughters Judy and Kelly were born. He adopted her two sons; one of them, Ronald, died on June 8, 1969 in Vietnam. John Wayne was entered into the Hall of Great Western Performers of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in 1974, and is mentioned in the Paula Cole song Where Have All the Cowboys Gone.. A ladies' man, Stewart finally settled down at age 41, marrying former model Gloria Hatrick McLean on August 9, 1949, and was devoted to her until her death. There is an airport named after him, John Wayne Airport, in Orange County, California. In an episode of The World at War (1974), he was one of several former airmen interviewed about his World War II career. He is the most celebrated utterer, and apocryphal coiner, of the tmesis "ri-goddamn-diculous.". Louis (1957), and appeared in other aviation films such as The Flight of the Phoenix (1965). All but one of his children went on to have minor Hollywood careers. After World War II, he was an appropriate choice to play Charles Lindbergh, in The Spirit of St. He had four children with Josephine, three with Pilar, most notably Patrick Wayne. His final mission was a bombing run over Vietnam that he specifically requested as a close for his military career. Wayne was married three times; to Josephine Alicia Saenz, Esperanza Baur, and Pilar Palette. In 1959, he served in the Air Force Reserve, before retiring as a brigadier general. Some trace his cancer back to his work in The Conqueror, filmed about 100 miles downwind of Nevada nuclear-weapons test sites. Among his decorations were the Air Medal, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Croix de Guerre and 7 battle stars. John Wayne died of stomach cancer on June 11, 1979 in Newport Beach, California, and was interred in the Pacific View Memorial Park cemetery in Corona del Mar, Orange County, California. American celebrities who served in World War II were generally kept out of harm's way and used for publicity purposes; Stewart objected to this special treatment, requesting the same combat duty as other pilots. By the end of the war, he had flown 20 missions over Europe with the 8th Air Force, piloting a B-24 Liberator. His production company was called Batjac, taken from the name of the fictional shipping company in The Wake of the Red Witch. In 1973, he released a best-selling spoken word album, that was nominated for a Grammy, and re-released with similar success in 2001. His first posting was at Moffett Field, California. He received a nomination for Best Actor in Sands of Iwo Jima, and another as the producer of Best Picture nominee The Alamo, which he also directed. Initially rejected for being too skinny, he gained weight and successfully reapplied. Despite his prolific output John Wayne won only a single Best Actor Oscar, for the 1969 movie True Grit. Army Air Force a year before Pearl Harbor was attacked. This was later changed to a deferment in the national interest, 2-A. Already a pilot, Stewart signed up for the U.S. DeMille's Reap the Wild Wind (1942), in which he portrayed one of the few less-than-honorable characters in his career.) He was of draft age (34) at the time of Pearl Harbor in 1941, but asked for and received a deferral for family dependency, a classification of 3-A. His portrayal of George Bailey in Capra's It's a Wonderful Life (1946), his first film after returning from the war, was a defining performance in his career. Between 1940, when the military draft was reinstated and the end of World War II in 1945, he remained in Hollywood and made 21 movies. (Among them was Cecil B. Smith Goes to Washington (1939). Although appearing in many war films and frequently being eulogized as an "American hero," Wayne never served in the Armed Forces. His early career is perhaps most notable for the films he made with director Frank Capra, including You Can't Take It With You (1938) and Mr. The film co-starred Robert Stack and Jan Sterling. His hesitating style gave his characters a natural feel not seen in many movies of his time. Sadly, this film has not been seen for many years due to lawsuits and copyright issues with Wayne's estate. His career was therefore built around playing a clean-cut person with good values (although he did play the occasional baddie). His portrayal of the heroic airman won widespread acclaim. Stewart spoke in a hemming-and-hawing style which was sometimes hard on sound men but came through as sincerity to his audience. Wayne played the co-pilot of a plane that develops serious engine problems in flight. He was awarded the American Film Institute's lifetime achievement award in 1980, as well as an Honorary Academy Award for 50 years of memorable performances in 1985. Gann. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1940 for his role in The Philadelphia Story, in which he co-starred with Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn. The movie was directed by William Wellman and based on a novel by Ernest K. Stewart was already a Broadway veteran when Hollywood beckoned. The film was The High And The Mighty released in 1954. He was studying architecture at Princeton University when fellow classmate Joshua Logan convinced him to join the newly-formed University Players in Massachusetts, where he first met Henry Fonda and Margaret Sullavan, among others. One of Wayne's best roles was ironically in one of the few films he made that wasn't a Western or war picture. Stewart was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania. According to the Internet Movie Database Wayne played the male lead in 142 of his film appearances, an as yet unsurpassed record. James Maitland Stewart (May 20, 1908 – July 2, 1997) was an American film actor beloved for his persona as an average guy who faces adversity and tries to do the right thing, an image which was largely reflected in his own personality. Wayne appeared in many strong masculine ("macho") roles in western films and war films, but he also had a down-to-earth sense of humour which allowed him to appear in a pink bunny suit for an episode of Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In, as well as in comedy movies. After the Thin Man (1936). Beginning with three minor parts in 1928, Wayne would appear in over twenty of Ford's films in the next 35 years, including Stagecoach (1939), She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949), The Quiet Man (1952), The Searchers (1956), The Wings of Eagles (1957), and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962). You Can't Take It with You (1938). His friendship with Ford led them to work together on films which featured some of Wayne's most iconic roles. Smith Goes to Washington (1939). His first starring role was in the movie The Big Trail; it was the director of that movie, Raoul Walsh, who gave him the stage name "John Wayne," after Revolutionary War general "Mad Anthony" Wayne. Mr. Western star Tom Mix got him a summer job in the prop department in exchange for football tickets, and Wayne soon moved on to bit parts, establishing a long friendship with director John Ford. Destry Rides Again (1939). While at the university, Wayne began working around the local film studios. The Shop Around the Corner (1940). An injury while swimming at the beach curtailed his athletic career, however; Wayne would later note that he was too terrified of Jones' reaction to reveal the actual cause of his injury. The Philadelphia Story (1940). After nearly gaining admission to the U.S. Naval Academy, he attended the University of Southern California, where he also played on the football team under legendary coach Howard Jones. Ziegfeld Girl (1941). He preferred "Duke" to "Marion," and the name stuck for the rest of his life. It's a Wonderful Life (1946). His family moved to Glendale, California in 1911; it was neighbors in Glendale who started calling him "Big Duke," because he never went anywhere without his Airedale dog, who was Little Duke. Call Northside 777 (1948). He was born Marion Robert Morrison in Winterset, Iowa, but the name became Marion Michael Morrison when his parents decided to name their next son Robert. Alfred Hitchcock's Rope (1948). He remains, by many accounts, the most popular star in the history of American film. The Stratton Story (1949). John Wayne (May 26, 1907 - June 11, 1979), nicknamed "Duke," was an American film actor whose career spanned the evolutionary phase of American cinema, appearing in silent movies and "talkies" alike. Harvey (1950). Did John Wayne die of cancer caused by a radioactive movie set? (http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a2_016.html) (from The Straight Dope). Winchester '73 (1950). Wayne Enterprises (http://www.wayneenterprises.com/), the sole and exclusive licensor of the John Wayne name, image, and likeness. The Greatest Show on Earth (1952). John Wayne Cancer Institute (http://www.jwci.org/). The Naked Spur (1953). John Wayne (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000078/) at the Internet Movie Database. Thunder Bay (1953). The Big Trail (1930). The Glenn Miller Story (1953). The Lucky Texan (1934). Bend of the River (1954). The Lawless Frontier (1934). Rear Window (1954). 'Neath the Arizona Skies (1934). Strategic Air Command (1955). The Dawn Rider (1935). The Man from Laramie (1955). Stagecoach (1939). The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956). Wyoming Outlaw (1939). Louis (1957). New Frontier (1939). The Spirit of St. Dark Command (1940). Vertigo (1958). Three Faces West (1940). Bell Book and Candle (1958). The Long Voyage Home (1940). Anatomy of a Murder (1959). Seven Sinners (1940). The FBI Story (1959). Lady from Louisiana (1941). X-15 (1961) (voice). The Sheperd of the Hills (1941). The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962). Lady for a Night (1942). Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation (1962). Reap the Wild Wind (1942). How the West Was Won (1962). Flying Tigers (1942). Shenandoah (1965). Pittsburgh (1942). Cheyenne Autumn (1964). A Lady Takes A Chance (1943). The Flight of the Phoenix (1965). In Old Oklahoma (1943). Fools' Parade (1971). The Fighting Seabees (1944). The Jimmy Stewart Show (1971) (TV series). Tall in the Saddle (1944). Harvey (1972) (TV). Flame of Barbary Coast (1945). The Shootist (1976). Back to Bataan (1945). Airport '77 (1977). They Were Expendable (1945). The Big Sleep (1978). Dakota (1945). The Magic of Lassie (1978). Without Reservations (1946). Desert Command (1946). Angel and the Badman (1947). Tycoon (1947). Fort Apache (1948). Red River (1948). 3 Godfathers (1948). Wake of the Red Witch (1948). The Fighting Kentuckian (1949). She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949). Sands of Iwo Jima (1949). Rio Grande (1950). Operation Pacific (1951). Flying Leathernecks (1951). The Quiet Man (1952). Big Jim McLain (1953). Trouble Along the Way (1953). Island in the Sky (1953). Hondo (1953). The High and the Mighty (1954). The Sea Chase (1955). Blood Alley (1955). The Conqueror (1956). The Searchers (1956). The Wings of Eagles (1957). Jet Pilot (1957). Legend of the Lost (1957). The Barbarian and the Geisha (1958). Rio Bravo (1959). The Horse Soldiers (1959). The Alamo (1960). North to Alaska (1960). The Comancheros (1961). The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962). Hatari! (1962). The Longest Day (1962). How The West Was Won (1962). McLintock (1963). Donovan's Reef (1963). Circus World (1964). The Greastest Story Ever Told (1965). In Harm's Way (1965). The Sons of Katie Elder (1965). Cast a Giant Shadow (1966). El Dorado (1966). The War Wagon (1967). The Green Berets (1968). Hellfighters (1968). True Grit (1969). The Undefeated (1969). Chisum (1970). Rio Lobo (1970). Big Jake (1971). The Cowboys (1972). The Train Robbers (1973). Cahill U.S. Marshal (1973). McQ (1974). Brannigan (1975). Rooster Cogburn (1975). The Shootist (1976). Central Airport - John Wayne has a very minor role as the co-pilot of an aircraft that crashes into the ocean. The Deceiver - Ian Keith's character died, but the corpse was played by John Wayne. The Sea Chase - Lana Turner and Wayne are on a ship when it sinks, but the possibility that the characters survived is left open. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance - His character is dead at the beginning of the film and the story is told in flashback by James Stewart who is attending his funeral. Reap the Wild Wind - He is trapped inside the wreck of a sunken ship after a fight with a giant squid and drowns. The Fighting Seabees - He is shot by a sniper. Wake of the Red Witch - He dies as the ship sinks. Sands of Iwo Jima - He is killed by a sniper's bullet at the end of the film. The Alamo - Playing Davy Crockett, he is killed by a Mexican soldier's lance. The Cowboys - He is killed by Bruce Dern's character. The Shootist - He is killed in a gunfight in at the end of the film. |