James Stewart Biography

Short Biography

His "aw shucks" demeanor has served him well as the good guy, the shy guy or the nice guy in films like Harvey (1950) and You Can`t Take It with You (1938). Alfred Hitchcock turned him into a dramatic leading man in films like Rear Window (1954) and Vertigo (1958). Stewart also starred in his share of westerns, including The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962), The Naked Spur (1953) and The Man from Laramie (1955).

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  • Gary Cooper [Friend] (Accepted his friend Gary Cooper`s honorary Oscar for Lifetime Achievement in 1961, because Cooper was dying of cancer.)
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  • Bessie Stewart [Mother]
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