James Stewart

Acting

Born May 20, 1908 · Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA

Died July 2, 1997

Also known as Jimmy Stewart · James Maitland "Jimmy" Stewart · James Maitland Stewart

Biography

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 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.

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Awards & recognition

National Aviation Hall of Fame · 2009
Presidential Medal of Freedom · 1985
Academy Honorary Award · 1984
Golden Boot Awards · 1984
Kennedy Center Honors · 1983

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Honorary Golden Bear · 1982
AFI Life Achievement Award · 1980
Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award · 1968
Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award · 1964
Academy Award — Best Actor · 1941
Air Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
Commendation Medal
Croix de Guerre
Croix de guerre 1939–1945
Distinguished Flying Cross
Distinguished Service Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
Silver Bear
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Volpi Cup — Best Actor
World War II Victory Medal
Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award · 1964 · nominated
Golden Globe Award — Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy · 1962 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Actor · 1960 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Actor · 1951 · nominated
Golden Globe Award — Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama · 1950 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Actor · 1947 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Actor · 1941 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Actor · 1940 · nominated