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James Cagney

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July 17, 1899

Zodiac

Cancer

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31,667

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86

age at death

Born
July 17, 1899 in 🇺🇸Manhattan
Died
March 30, 1986 in Stanford (aged 86)
Zodiac
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James Francis Cagney Jr. was an American actor and dancer. On stage and in film, he was known for his consistently energetic performances, distinctive vocal style, and deadpan comic timing. He won acclaim and major awards for a wide variety of performances.

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Sun Sign

Cancer♋︎

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Moon Sign

Scorpio♏︎

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Water

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1986
Day 31,667
Age 86

Death of James Cagney

Mar 30, 1986

James Cagney dies of complications from diabetes in Stanfordville, New York.

1980
Day 29,387
Age 80

Receives Kennedy Center Honors

Jan 1, 1980

Cagney receives Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime contributions to the arts.

Day 29,387
Age 80

Starring Role in 'Ragtime'

Jan 1, 1980

Cagney returns to the screen after a 20-year absence in 'Ragtime'.

1961
Day 22,448
Age 61

Retires from Acting

Jan 1, 1961

Cagney largely retires from acting, focusing on his farm and other interests.

1953
Day 19,526
Age 53

Wins Screen Actors Guild Award

Jan 1, 1953

Wins Screen Actors Guild Award for his performance in 'Yankee Doodle Dandy'.

1943
Day 15,873
Age 43

Wins Oscar for 'Yankee Doodle Dandy'

Jan 1, 1943

Wins Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in 'Yankee Doodle Dandy'.

1942
Day 15,508
Age 42

Forms William Cagney Productions

Jan 1, 1942

Forms his own production company with his brother William.

1931
Day 11,490
Age 31

Stars in 'Public Enemy'

Jan 1, 1931

Breakthrough role in 'Public Enemy' solidifies his tough-guy image.

1930
Day 11,125
Age 30

Signs Contract with Warner Bros.

Jan 1, 1930

Signs a contract with Warner Bros., launching his Hollywood career.

Day 11,125
Age 30

Broadway Debut in 'Penny Arcade'

Jan 1, 1930

Broadway debut in 'Penny Arcade', later filmed as 'Sinners' Holiday'.

1922
Day 8,473
Age 23

Marries Frances Willard Vernon

Sep 28, 1922

Marries Frances Willard Vernon, also known as 'Billie'.

1919
Day 7,107
Age 19

Early Vaudeville Performances

Jan 1, 1919

Begins performing in vaudeville as a dancer and comedian.

1918
Day 6,742
Age 18

Graduates from Stuyvesant High School

Jan 1, 1918

Graduates from Stuyvesant High School in New York City.

Day 6,742
Age 18

Attends Columbia University

Jan 1, 1918

Briefly attends Columbia University before dropping out.

1910
Day 3,820
Age 10

Early Jobs to Support Family

Jan 1, 1910

Works various jobs to help support his family during his youth.

1899
Day 0
Age 0

Born in New York City

Jul 17, 1899

James Francis Cagney Jr. is born in the Lower East Side of New York City.