James Stewart

James Maitland Stewart (May 20, 1908 – July 2, 1997) was an American actor and military officer. In his career, he starred in many movies considered classics and was nominated for five Oscars, winning one in competition and one life achievement. Stewart became so familiar to the American public that he was most usually referred to by them as "Jimmy" Stewart.

He was named the third Greatest Male Star of All Time by the American Film Institute.

Stewart was an outspoken conservative Republican.

References

 Other websites 



 Obituary, NY Times, July 3, 1997, James Stewart, the Hesitant Hero, Dies at 89
 The Jimmy Stewart Museum
 Presidential Medal of Freedom: Jimmy Stewart 

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