James Stewart Biography (1908-)

Born May 20, 1908, in Indiana, PA; son of Alexander Maitland (a hardware store owner) and Elizabeth Ruth (Jackson) Stewart; married Gloria Hatrick McLean,August 9, 1949; children: Kelly, Judy (twin daughters); (stepsons) Michael,Ronald. Addresses: AGENT--Chasin-Park-Citron Agency, 9255 Sunset Blvd., Suite 910, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

Nationality
American
Gender
Male
Birth Details
May 20, 1908
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States

Famous Works

  • Credits
  • FILM DEBUT--The Murder Man, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), 1935.
  • Credits; PRINCIPAL FILM APPEARANCES
  • Next Time We Love, Universal, 1936.
  • Rose Marie (retitled Indian Love Call), 1936.
  • Small Town Girl, MGM, 1936.
  • Wife Vs. Secretary, MGM, 1936.
  • Speed, MGM, 1936.
  • The Gorgeous Hussy, MGM, 1936.
  • Born to Dance, MGM, 1936.
  • The Last Gangster, MGM, 1937.
  • Seventh Heaven, MGM, 1937.
  • You Can't Take It with You, MGM, 1938.
  • The Shopworn Angel, MGM, 1938.
  • Vivacious Lady, 1938.
  • Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Columbia, 1939.
  • It's a Wonderful World, MGM, 1939.
  • Destry Rides Again, MGM, 1939.
  • Philadelphia Story, MGM, 1940.
  • The Shop Around the Corner, 1940.
  • Mortal Storm, 1940.
  • George Bailey, It's a Wonderful Life, RKO, 1946.
  • Magic Town, RKO, 1947.
  • Call Northside 777, 1948.
  • Rope, 1948.
  • You Gotta Stay Happy, 1948.
  • Stratton Story, 1949.
  • Malaga, 1950.
  • Wincester 73, Universal, 1950.
  • Broken Arrow, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1950.
  • Elwood P. Dowd, Harvey, 1950.
  • Jackpot, 1950.
  • No Highway in the Sky, 1952.
  • The Greatest Show on Earth, Paramount, 1952.
  • Carbine Williams, 1952.
  • Bend of the River, Universal, 1952.
  • Naked Spur, MGM, 1953.
  • Thunder Bay, Universal, 1953.
  • The Glenn Miller Story, Universal, 1954.
  • Rear Window, Universal, 1954.
  • Far Country, Universal, 1955.
  • Strategic Air Command, Paramount, 1955.
  • The Man from Laramie, Columbia, 1955.
  • The Man Who Knew Too Much, Paramount, 1956.
  • Spirit of St. Louis, Warner Brothers, 1957.
  • Night Passage, Universal, 1957.
  • Vertigo, Paramount, 1958.
  • Anatomy of a Murder, Columbia, 1959.
  • Bell, Book and Candle, Columbia, 1959.
  • F.B.I. Story, Warner Brothers, 1959.
  • The Mountain Road, Columbia, 1960.
  • Two Rode Together, Columbia, 1961.
  • The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence, Paramount, 1962.
  • Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1962.
  • How the West Was Won, MGM, 1962.
  • Take Her, She's Mine, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1963.
  • Cheyenne Autumn, Warner Brothers, 1964.
  • Dear Brigitte, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1965.
  • Shenandoah, Universal, 1965.
  • The Rare Breed, Universal, 1966.
  • The Flight of the Phoenix, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1966.
  • Firecreek, Warner Brothers/Seven Arts, 1968.
  • Bandolero!, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1968.
  • Cheyenne Social Club, National General, 1970.
  • Fool's Parade, Columbia, 1971.
  • That's Entertainment, United Artists, 1974.
  • The Shootist, Paramount, 1976.
  • Airport '77, Universal, 1977.
  • The Big Sleep, United Artists, 1978.
  • The Magic of Lassie, 1978.
  • Credits; PRINCIPAL TELEVISION APPEARANCES; SERIES
  • Professor James K. Howard, The Jimmy Stewart Show, NBC, 1971-72.
  • Billy Jim Hawkins, Hawkins, CBS, 1973-74.
  • Credits; DRAMATIC SPECIALS
  • "Flashing Spikes," Alcoa Premiere, ABC.
  • "Saddle Tramp in the Old West," General Electric Theatre, CBS.
  • "Cindy's Fella," Startime, NBC.
  • Credits; MOVIES
  • Right of Way, Home Box Office, 1984.
  • Also, The Late Christopher Bean, CBS.
  • Credits; OTHER TELEVISION APPEARANCES
  • Portrait, CBS, 1963.
  • STAGE DEBUT--Chauffeur, Goodbye Again, University Players, Falmouth, MA,1932.
  • BROADWAY DEBUT--Constable Gano, Carrie Nation, Biltmore Theatre, 1932.
  • LONDON DEBUT--Elwood P. Dowd, Harvey, Prince of Wales Theatre, 1975.
  • Credits; PRINCIPAL STAGE APPEARANCES
  • Chauffeur, Goodbye Again, Masque Theatre, New York City, 1932.
  • Johnny Chadwick, All Good Americans, Henry Miller's Theatre, New York City, 1932.
  • Jack Breenan, Spring in Autumn, Henry Miller's Theatre, New York City, 1933.
  • Sergeant O'Hara, Yellow Jack, Martin Beck Theatre, New York City, 1934.
  • Teddy Parrish, Divided by Three, Ethel Barrymore Theatre, New York City,1934.
  • Ed Olsen, Page Miss Glory, Mansfield Theatre, New York City, 1934.
  • Carl, A Journey by Night, Shubert Theatre, New York City, 1935.
  • Elwood P. Dowd, Harvey, 48th Street Theatre, New York City, 1947, and later at the American National Theatre Academy (ANTA) Theatre, New York City, 1970.
  • Festival at Ford's, Ford's Theatre, Washington, DC, 1970.
  • Gala Tribute to Joshua Logan, Imperial Theatre, New York City, 1975.
  • Night of 100 Stars, Radio City Music Hall, New York City, 1982.
  • Night of 100 Stars II, Radio City Music Hall, New York City, 1985.
  • Credits; PRINCIPAL STAGE WORK
  • Stage manager, Camille, Boston.