James Garner

American actor

Also known as: James Scott Bumgarner

Written by Amy Tikkanen

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Original name:: James Scott Bumgarner

Born:: April 7, 1928, Norman, Oklahoma, U.S.

Died:: July 19, 2014, Brentwood, California (aged 86)

Awards And Honors:: Emmy Award (1977); Emmy Award (1987): Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special; Emmy Award (1977): Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series; Golden Globe Award (1994): Best Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television; Golden Globe Award (1991): Best Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television; Golden Globe Award (1987): Best Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television; Golden Globe Award (1958): New Star of the Year - Actor

Married To:: Lois Fleishman Clarke (married 1956)

Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In):: "Battle for Terra" (2007); "The Ultimate Gift" (2006); "8 Simple Rules" (2003–2005); "The Notebook" (2004); "Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood" (2002); "First Monday" (2002); "Atlantis: The Lost Empire" (2001); "Space Cowboys" (2000); "God, the Devil and Bob" (2000); "Chicago Hope" (2000); "Twilight" (1998); "My Fellow Americans" (1996); "Streets of Laredo" (1995); "Maverick" (1994); "Fire in the Sky" (1993); "The Distinguished Gentleman" (1992); "Man of the People" (1991–1992); "Sunset" (1988); "Murphy's Romance" (1985); "Space" (1985); "Tank" (1984); "Bret Maverick" (1981–1982); "Victor Victoria" (1982); "The Fan" (1981); "HealtH" (1980); "The Rockford Files" (1974–1980); "Young Maverick" (1979); "Laugh-In" (1977–1978); "The Castaway Cowboy" (1974); "One Little Indian" (1973); "They Only Kill Their Masters" (1972); "Nichols" (1971–1972); "Skin Game" (1971); "Support Your Local Gunfighter" (1971); "A Man Called Sledge" (1970); "Laugh-In" (1969–1970); "Marlowe" (1969); "Support Your Local Sheriff!" (1969); "The Pink Jungle" (1968); "How Sweet It Is!" (1968); "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1968); "Hour of the Gun" (1967); "Grand Prix" (1966); "Mister Buddwing" (1966); "Duel at Diablo" (1966); "A Man Could Get Killed" (1966); "The Art of Love" (1965); "36 Hours" (1964); "The Americanization of Emily" (1964); "Move Over, Darling" (1963); "The Wheeler Dealers" (1963); "The Thrill of It All" (1963); "The Great Escape" (1963); "Boys' Night Out" (1962); "Maverick" (1957–1962); "The Children's Hour" (1961); "Angel" (1961); "Cash McCall" (1960); "77 Sunset Strip" (1959); "Alias Jesse James" (1959); "Up Periscope" (1959); "Darby's Rangers" (1958); "Sayonara" (1957); "Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend" (1957); "Cheyenne" (1955–1957); "Conflict" (1956–1957); "Zane Grey Theater" (1956); "The Girl He Left Behind" (1956); "Toward the Unknown" (1956); "Warner Brothers Presents" (1956)

James Garner (born April 7, 1928, Norman, Oklahoma, U.S.—died July 19, 2014, Brentwood, California) was an American actor who was noted for his portrayal of good-natured characters and reluctant heroes. He was perhaps best known for his roles in the television series Maverick and The Rockford Files. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, Garner pursued an acting career. He made several television commercials before making his film debut in 1956, appearing in Mervyn LeRoy’s Toward the Unknown and the comedy The Girl He Left Behind. In 1957 he acted opposite Marlon Brando in the war drama ...(100 of 395 words)

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