   james maitland "jimmy" stewart (may 20, 1908july 2, 1997) was an american film and stage actor, known for his distinctive drawl voice and down-to-earth persona. over the course of his career, he starred in many films widely considered classics. he was known for portraying the [[average joe|average american mi
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