James Stewart had many great movies, including REAR WINDOW and IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE. A hugely popular star, "Jimmy" was one of the most likable of Hollywood stars. Although a big star since the 1940's, James Stewart made many great films in the 1950's, frequently under the direction of Alfred Hitchcock.
Steward is frequently referred to as Jimmy Stewart.
Stewart's defining role was in VERTIGO, as a private eye obsessed with a beautiful woman, played by Kim Novak. Jimmy Stewart's other notable films include: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, and REAR WINDOW.
James Stewart won his Best Actor Award for his 1940 performance in THE PHILADELPHIA STORY.
Jimmy Stewart served with distinction in the Air Force in World War II, and generally lived up to his nice guy image in real life. He died in 1997.
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Friday, September 23, 2011
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