James Stewart is one of America's most famous film actors. This man became famous for his great game, as well as his emotional range. He starred in comedies, melodramas, dramas, thrillers, detective stories, etc. His biography is quite interesting and diverse, so many people remember him and still love all the films with James Stewart.
James Stewart. Actor biography
Jimmy Stewart was born on May 20, 1908 in the USA. The actor graduated from Princeton University, where he studied as an architect. While still a student, James met director Joshua Logan. After graduation, the future famous actor decided to join his group, where he met Henry Fonda, who became his best friend for the rest of his life. Already in 1935, James Stewart made his debut in Hollywood. It is worth noting that the following year, the ex-wife of Stewart's best friend, Margaret Sullavan, insisted that James become her partner in the film. After his role in When We Love Again, Stewart's film career took off.
Wartime
In the fall of 1940, James Stewart was called to serve in the army,but due to the fact that the weight of the man was too small, the medical board rejected him. However, James really wanted to get into the US Army and did not accept her decision. The man began to work out with a full-time trainer in order to gain the necessary weight and become an ordinary. Already in the spring of 1941, James tried again and came to the medical board. It is worth noting that Stewart did not gain the necessary weight, however, he still managed to convince the doctors that they turned a blind eye to a couple of missing pounds.
Already March 22, James Stewart was enlisted in the US Army as a volunteer. Significantly, the famous actor became the first major Hollywood star to boldly and proudly don a military uniform during World War II.
At the end of the war, James became a colonel, which testifies to his courage and courage. Stuart is one of the few who managed to go this way from a simple private.
James Stewart. Filmography of the actor
After the actor starred in a number of films in 1938, his collaboration with Frank Capra began. In the same year, James Stewart starred in the film You Can't Take It With You. This picture was included in the golden fund of Hollywood classics, which, of course, testifies to the great acting of the actor.
The following year, James starred in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. In this picture, the actor played a provincial loser. It is worth noting that the role in this film has become one of the best and most outstanding in the pre-war career of a man. It is important that thanks to this picture, James wasnominated for an Oscar for the first time.
In 1941, the talented actor won an Oscar for his role in The Philadelphia Story. James himself often said that his best friend Henry Fonda deserved this award. It was rumored that he gave the figurine to his father, who exhibited it for a long time in the window of his store in order to attract visitors.
James' career after the war
It is important to note that after returning from the war, James's career stagnated. But this does not mean at all that Stewart has lost his former popularity. He still remained a favorite of the audience, however, the films in which he starred after the war could not repeat such success as the films made before the war. In this regard, the actor decided to try himself in a completely new genre for him - a western. Already in 1950, he starred in two films: Winchester 73 and Broken Arrow. The role in the first picture became quite important for him, because Stewart showed himself to the audience as tougher, as well as brutal.
In the fifties, James starred in films that were very popular with the public. "Rope", "The Man Who Knew Too Much", "Vertigo" became some of the favorite films of the audience, starring the talented Stewart.
It is worth noting that in the sixties Jimmy appeared on the screens in only two genres - westerns and family comedies. Pictures with his participation came out less and less, and in the seventies, the favorite of the public announced his retirement from big cinema. But this statement was not the endStewart's acting career, because back in the 80s there were pictures with his participation.
In 1985, James Stewart received an Oscar for Lifetime Achievement.
James Stewart's personal life
Not only is James Stewart a talented actor, but also a World War II veteran. Photos of the man can be found in magazines, newspapers and the Internet, because he has become quite popular over the years of his acting career. Due to his popularity, James had and still has a huge number of fans who are interested in the personal life of a talented actor.
Stewart preferred never to make his personal life public. He did not like to talk about it with journalists, and was never seen in quarrels and scandals with his chosen ones.
It is worth noting that James remained an enviable groom until 1949. It was in this year that he married Gloria McLean. The woman had two children from another marriage, whom Stuart adopted. In 1951, twin daughters were born to the spouses. It is important that the man has always remained an exemplary family man and just a decent person.
Everyone who knew and closely associated with James Stewart spoke of him as a good and decent person. Jimmy is not only a good person, but also a very talented actor. His roles will be remembered by all viewers and fans of his work for many years to come.
