James Stewart biography
James Stewart was an American actor and military officer, born on 20 May 1908 in Indiana, who died on 2 July 1997.
James Stewart is remembered for It's a Wonderful Life, Vertigo, Rear Window, Rope.
Honours include Croix de guerre 1939 to 1945, Distinguished Flying Cross and Presidential Medal of Freedom.
- Also known as
- Jimmy Stewart, James Maitland Stewart
- Born
- 20 May 1908
- Died
- 2 July 1997 (aged 89)
- Birthplace
- Indiana
- Work
- Military officer, Aircraft pilot, Film actor, Television director, Screenwriter
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1932 to 1991
- Known for
- It's a Wonderful Life, Vertigo, Rear Window, Rope, You Can't Take It With You, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
- Awards
- Croix de guerre 1939 to 1945
- Distinguished Flying Cross
- Presidential Medal of Freedom
- Air Medal
- Commendation Medal
- Armed Forces Reserve Medal