James Stewart

American actor and military officer (1908–1997)

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Lived 1908–1997, aged 89United States

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Fame55.5
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United States rank#144
Actors rank#103
Wikipedia187K

Wikipedia
89 languages
Cross-language footprint
Rank in United States
#144
Actors
Era
1908–1997
Aged 89

Summary

Updated 2026-06-01

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.

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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. His films are considered among the greatest 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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