James Garner

Also known as James Scott Bumgarner, James Scott Garner

American film and television actor (1928–2014)

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James Garner was an American actor who appeared in films and television shows throughout his long career from the 1950s until his death in 2014. He is remembered as a popular and versatile performer who became a familiar presence in American entertainment during the latter half of the 20th century.

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Film & TV

Norman, Oklahoma, USA

James Scott Garner (né Bumgarner; April 7, 1928 – July 19, 2014) was an American actor, producer, and voice artist. He starred in several television series over more than five decades, including such popular roles as Bret Maverick in the 1950s western comedy series Maverick and Jim Rockford in The Rockford Files, and played leading roles in more than 50 theatrical films, including The Great…

Known for

Disclosure — King Marchand (archive footage)2020
Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans — Self (archive footage)2015
Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire — Self - Actor (archive footage)2014
Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam — Shazam (voice)2010
DC Showcase Original Shorts Collection — Shazam (segment "The Return of Black Adam") (voice)2010
Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon — Self (archive)2008
Battle for Terra — Doron (voice)2007
Brando — Self (archive footage)2007
The Ultimate Gift — Howard 'Red' Stevens2007
Doris Day: Virgin Territory — Self2007

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Given name: James
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Norman
Place of death: Brentwood
Sibling: Jack Garner
Occupation: television producer
Employer: Warner Bros. Entertainment
Political party: Democratic Party (United States)
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Genre: Western
Conflict: Korean War
Military branch: United States Army
Military rank: soldier
Image: James Garner Bret Maverick.JPG
Number of children: 2
Residence: Los Angeles

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date of death: 2014-07-19
Commons category: James Garner
date of birth: 1928-04-07
cause of death: myocardial infarction
manner of death: natural causes
Commons gallery: James Garner
start of work period: 1955-00-00
end of work period: 2014-00-00
time period: 20th century
writing language: English language
birth name: James Scott Bumgarner
name in native language: James Garner
place of burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Park

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Encyclopedic overview

James Scott Garner (né Bumgarner; April 7, 1928 – July 19, 2014) was an American actor. He played leading roles in more than fifty theatrical films, including The Great Escape (1963), The Americanization of Emily (1964), Grand Prix (1966), Support Your Local Sheriff! (1969), Victor/Victoria (1982), and Murphy's Romance (1985), for which he received an Academy Award nomination. He also starred on television in Maverick and The Rockford Files.

Early life

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