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Also known as James Allen Whitmore

American actor (1921–2009)

Person · Open Library

Born
1937
Works
3

Top works

  • Roadside sobriety tests

via Open Library + Wikidata

Film & TV

Acting · White Plains, New York, USA

James Allen Whitmore Jr. (October 1, 1921 – February 6, 2009) was an American film, theatre, and television actor. During his career, Whitmore won three of the four EGOT honors; - a Tony, a Grammy, and an Emmy. Whitmore also won a Golden Globe and was nominated for two Academy Awards. Following World War II, Whitmore appeared on Broadway in the role of the sergeant in Command Decision.…

Known for

  • Arthur Miller: Writer — Self (archive footage)2017
  • Meet Mr. Miracle-Gro: The Horace Hagedorn Story2005
  • Cole Porter in Hollywood: Too Darn Hot — Self2003
  • A Minute with Stan Hooper — Dr. Goldman2003
  • Mister Sterling — William Sterling Sr.2003
  • A Ring of Endless Light — Grandfather2002
  • The Majestic — Stan Keller2001
  • Here's to Life! — Gus Corley2000
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation — Milton2000
  • Swing Vote — Daniel Morissey1999

via TMDB

Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Country
United States
Active from
1921
Active to
2009

via MusicBrainz · CC0

Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
475
Total plays
1,357

<a href="https://www.last.fm/music/James+Whitmore">Read more on Last.fm</a>

via Last.fm · James Whitmore

Key facts

Born
James Allen Whitmore Jr. , ( 1921-10-01 ) October 1, 1921, White Plains, New York , U.S.
Died
February 6, 2009 (2009-02-06) (aged 87), Malibu, California , U.S.
Alma mater
Yale College
Occupation
Actor
Years active
1946–2007
Spouses
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Children
3, including James Whitmore Jr.
Allegiance
United States
Branch
United States Marine Corps
Rank
Second Lieutenant
Unit
Marine Forces Reserve , 4th Marine Division
Conflicts
World War II

via Wikipedia infobox

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Encyclopedic overview

James Allen Whitmore Jr. (October 1, 1921 – February 6, 2009) was an American actor who appeared in over 150 stage, film, and television roles over a 50-year career. He received numerous honors, notably a Grammy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Tony Award. He was nominated for two Academy Awards, Best Supporting Actor for Battleground (1949) and Best Actor for Give 'em Hell, Harry! (1975).

Early life

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “James Whitmore” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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