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James Stewart (May 20, 1908 – July 2, 1997) was an American actor and military officer
Known for his distinctive drawl and sincere, natural acting style, Stewart had a career that spanned over 55 years in film, television and stage
He is considered one of the greatest actors in American cinema history
Stewart began his career as a stage actor, but quickly gained popularity in Hollywood with his breakout performance in the film "Mr
Smith Goes to Washington" (1939), for which he received his first Academy Award nomination
He went on to star in numerous successful films, including "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946), "Rear Window" (1954), "Vertigo" (1958) and "Anatomy of a Murder" (1959)
Stewart often collaborated with director Alfred Hitchcock, and their partnership resulted in some of the actor's most memorable performances
During World War II, Stewart put his acting career on hold and joined the United States Army Air Forces, serving as a bomber pilot
He flew numerous combat missions and was awarded several military honors, including the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Croix de Guerre
Stewart continued to serve in the Air Force Reserve after the war, ultimately reaching the rank of brigadier general
In addition to his acting and military careers, Stewart was also known for his philanthropy and political activism
He was a staunch supporter of the Republican Party and campaigned for several presidential candidates, including Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan
Stewart received many accolades throughout his lifetime, including an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in "The Philadelphia Story" (1940)
He also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academy in 1985
In 1999, the American Film Institute named Stewart the third greatest male screen legend of all time
Despite his success, Stewart remained humble and down-to-earth throughout his life
He married his wife, Gloria, in 1949, and they had twin daughters
Stewart passed away in 1997 at the age of 89, leaving behind a legacy of iconic performances and a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.
Stewart began his career as a stage actor, but quickly gained popularity in Hollywood with his breakout performance in the film "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" (1939), for which he received his first Academy Award nomination. He went on to star in numerous successful films, including "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946), "Rear Window" (1954), "Vertigo" (1958) and "Anatomy of a Murder" (1959). Stewart often collaborated with director Alfred Hitchcock, and their partnership resulted in some of the actor's most memorable performances. During World War II, Stewart put his acting career on hold and joined the United States Army Air Forces, serving as a bomber pilot. He flew numerous combat missions and was awarded several military honors, including the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Croix de Guerre. Stewart continued to serve in the Air Force Reserve after the war, ultimately reaching the rank of brigadier general. In addition to his acting and military careers, Stewart was also known for his philanthropy and political activism. He was a staunch supporter of the Republican Party and campaigned for several presidential candidates, including Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan. Stewart received many accolades throughout his lifetime, including an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in "The Philadelphia Story" (1940). He also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academy in 1985. In 1999, the American Film Institute named Stewart the third greatest male screen legend of all time. Despite his success, Stewart remained humble and down-to-earth throughout his life. He married his wife, Gloria, in 1949, and they had twin daughters. Stewart passed away in 1997 at the age of 89, leaving behind a legacy of iconic performances and a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.