James Stewart
American actor (1908–1997)
1908 — 1997
Quick Facts
Profession
American actor (1908–1997)
Born
May 20, 1908
Died
1997 (age ~89)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, screenwriter, writer
United StatesBorn in IndianaDied in Beverly Hills
1908
Born in Indiana (1908-05-20)
1928
EducationStudied at Princeton University School of Architecture (1928–1932)
1941
AwardAcademy Award for Best Actor
1964
AwardGolden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award
1968
AwardScreen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award
1980
AwardAFI Life Achievement Award
About
James Maitland Stewart 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 some of the greatest films 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.
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Who is James Stewart?+
James Maitland Stewart 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 some of the greatest films of all time. In 1999, the American Film Institute (AFI) ranked him thir
What does the name James mean?+
The name James means "The twentieth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the general epistle of James.. Etymology: The English New Testament form of Jacob, from James, from James, from Iācōmus, spoken and altered pronunciation of Iācōbus, from , from , from tr=Yaʿăqōḇ. Santiago. In reference to the Ecuadorian island, a modification of the earlier name Duke of York's Island after its eponymous duke's coronation as James II of England. See Jacme for an intermediary between James and Jaume.". It is of English origin.
When was James Stewart born?+
James Stewart was born on May 20, 1908.
When did James Stewart die?+
James Stewart died in 1997, at approximately 89 years of age.
Name Meaning
The twentieth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the general epistle of James.. Etymology: The English New Testament form of Jacob, from James, from James, from Iācōmus, spoken and altered pronunciation of Iācōbus, from , from , from tr=Yaʿăqōḇ. Santiago. In reference to the Ecuadorian island, a modification of the earlier name Duke of York's Island after its eponymous duke's coronation as James II of England. See Jacme for an intermediary between James and Jaume.
The name James is of English origin, meaning "The twentieth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the general epistle of James.. Etymology: The English New Testament form of Jacob, from James, from James, from Iācōmus, spoken and altered pronunciation of Iācōbus, from , from , from tr=Yaʿăqōḇ. Santiago. In reference to the Ecuadorian island, a modification of the earlier name Duke of York's Island after its eponymous duke's coronation as James II of England. See Jacme for an intermediary between James and Jaume.". It is traditionally a male name.
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James — May 20, 1908
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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The audition tape... I knew in the first ten seconds.
— a casting director
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