When was James Stewart born?

James Stewart was born on May 20, 1908 in Indiana.

How many days has James Stewart lived?

James Stewart has lived approximately 32,550 days (lifespan to date of death). Dayze indexes this as day_number for timeline milestones and agent knowledge packs.

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What does James Stewart do?

James Stewart is known as a Oscar Winners.

When did James Stewart die?

James Stewart passed away on July 2, 1997 in Beverly Hills.

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July 2, 1997 in Beverly Hills (aged 89)

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James Maitland Stewart was an American actor and military aviator. Known for his distinctive drawl and everyman screen persona, Stewart appeared in 80 films from 1935 to 1991. With the strong morality he portrayed both on and off the screen, he epitomized the "American ideal" in the mid-twentieth century. His films are considered some of the greatest films of all time. In 1999, the American Film Institute (AFI) ranked him third on its list of the greatest American male actors; he received numerous honors including the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1980, the Kennedy Center Honor in 1983, as well as the Academy Honorary Award and Presidential Medal of Freedom, both in 1985.

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1997

Day 32,550

Age 89

Death of James Stewart

Jul 2, 1997

James Stewart dies in Beverly Hills, California at age 89.

1980

Day 26,158

Age 71

American Film Institute Life Achievement Award

Jan 1, 1980

Stewart receives the AFI Life Achievement Award.

Day 26,158

Age 71

Special Academy Award

Jan 1, 1980

Received a Special Academy Award for his contributions to film.

1976

Day 24,697

Age 67

Starring in 'The Shootist'

Jan 1, 1976

Stewart appears in 'The Shootist', his final film role.

1975

Day 24,378

Age 66

Death of Gloria Hatrick McLean Stewart

Feb 16, 1975

His wife, Gloria Hatrick McLean Stewart, dies.

1968

Day 21,775

Age 59

Receives Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award

Jan 1, 1968

Awarded for outstanding achievements in motion picture performances.

1965

Day 20,680

Age 56

Starring in 'Shenandoah'

Jan 1, 1965

Stewart stars in the popular Civil War film 'Shenandoah'.

1962

Day 19,584

Age 53

Starring in 'The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance'

Jan 1, 1962

Stewart stars in John Ford's 'The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance'.

1958

Day 18,123

Age 49

Starring in 'Vertigo'

Jan 1, 1958

Stewart stars in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Vertigo'.

1954

Day 16,662

Age 45

Starring in 'Rear Window'

Jan 1, 1954

Stewart stars in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Rear Window'.

Day 16,662

Age 45

Starring in 'The Glenn Miller Story'

Jan 1, 1954

Stewart stars in 'The Glenn Miller Story'.

1949

Day 15,056

Age 41

Marries Gloria Hatrick McLean

Aug 9, 1949

Stewart marries Gloria Hatrick McLean.

1947

Day 14,105

Age 38

Academy Award Nomination for 'It's a Wonderful Life'

Jan 1, 1947

Nominated for Best Actor for 'It's a Wonderful Life'.

1946

Day 13,740

Age 37

Starring in 'It's a Wonderful Life'

Jan 1, 1946

Stewart stars in 'It's a Wonderful Life'.

1941

Day 11,994

Age 32

Enlists in the Army Air Corps

Mar 22, 1941

Stewart enlists in the Army Air Corps during World War II.

Day 11,914

Age 32

Academy Award for 'The Philadelphia Story'

Jan 1, 1941

Wins Best Actor Academy Award for 'The Philadelphia Story'.

1940

Day 11,548

Age 31

Starring in 'The Philadelphia Story'

Jan 1, 1940

Stewart stars in 'The Philadelphia Story'.

Day 11,548

Age 31

Academy Award Nomination for 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington'

Jan 1, 1940

Nominated for Best Actor for 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington'.

1939

Day 11,183

Age 30

Starring in 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington'

Jan 1, 1939

Stewart stars in 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington'.

1938

Day 10,818

Age 29

First Major Role in 'You Can't Take It With You'

Jan 1, 1938

Stewart gains recognition in 'You Can't Take It With You'.

1932

Day 8,626

Age 23

Broadway Debut

Jan 1, 1932

Stewart makes his Broadway debut.

Day 8,626

Age 23

Graduates from Princeton University

Jan 1, 1932

Graduates from Princeton University with a degree in architecture.

1908

Day 0

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Born James Maitland Stewart

May 20, 1908

James Maitland Stewart is born in Indiana, Pennsylvania.

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