James Stewart
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- Full Name
- James Stewart
- Born
- May 20, 1908
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- Age
- Died aged 89
- Zodiac Sign
- Taurus
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- Nationality
- 🇺🇸 United States
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- Profession
- Actor, Author
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Biography
James Stewart is 118 years old, an actor, from United States.
James Maitland Stewart (May 20, 1908 – July 2, 1997) was an American actor and military aviator. Known for his distinctive drawl and everyman screen persona, Stewart appeared in 80 films from 1935 to 1991. His films are considered among the greatest of all time.
In 1999, the American Film Institute (AFI) ranked him third on its list of the greatest American male actors; he received numerous honors including the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1980, the Kennedy Center Honor in 1983, as well as the Academy Honorary Award and Presidential Medal of Freedom, both in 1985. Born and raised in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Stewart started acting while at Princeton University.
After graduating, he began a career as a stage actor, making his Broadway debut in the play Carry Nation (1932).
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Academy Award | Won |
| 1968 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Won |
| 1964 | Golden Globe Award | Won |
| 1941 | Academy Award | Won |
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