Actor
James Stewart
- Born: 20 May 1908, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
- Estimated net worth: $30 million
James Stewart was known as a versatile actor with a distinctive voice and a strong screen presence. He is best recognized for his roles in classic films such as 'It's a Wonderful Life', 'Rear Window', and 'Vertigo'. Stewart's career spanned over five decades…
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About James Stewart
James Stewart was known as a versatile actor with a distinctive voice and a strong screen presence. He is best recognized for his roles in classic films such as 'It's a Wonderful Life', 'Rear Window', and 'Vertigo'. Stewart's career spanned over five decades, earning him a reputation as one of Hollywood's great leading men, often portraying relatable, everyman characters.
- Born
- 20 May 1908, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
- Died
- 2 July 1997
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
- Spouses
- Gloria Stewart (1949-1994)
- Children
- 1, Judy Stewart
- Parents
- Alexander Stewart, Frances Stewart
- Estimated net worth
- $30 million
Fun facts about James Stewart
- James Stewart served as a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II.
- He was awarded an honorary Academy Award in 1985 for his lifetime achievement in film.
Famous James Stewart quotes
“I'm not a hero. I'm just a man who does what he can.”
“You know, it's a funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it.”
“I never want to be in a position where I have to choose between my life and my conscience.”
James Stewart filmography
Cast (223)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | It’s a Wonderful Night of the Living Dead Movie | George Bailey | |
| 2026 | Proust Palimpsesto: Pastiches e Misturas Movie | John 'Scottie' Ferguson (archive footage) (uncredited) | |
| 2024 | The Bloody Hundredth Movie | Self - Pilot, 453rd Bomb Group (archive footage) | 7.2 |
| 2023 | James Stewart, l'ami américain Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2022 | Grace Kelly - Hollywoods tragische Prinzessin Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| 2022 | Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues Movie | Self - Glenn Miller (archive footage) | 6.7 |
| 2022 | Rat Pack Movie | Self (archive footage) | 9.0 |
| 2021 | I Am Alfred Hitchcock Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.3 |
| 2017 | This Is Bob Hope... Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.7 |
| 2017 | Stewart & Mitchum: The Two Faces of America Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.0 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | My Scientology Movie Movie | Self (archive photo) | 6.6 |
| 2015 | Discovering Jean Harlow Movie | archive footage | 10.0 |
| 2013 | John Ford & Monument Valley Movie | Self (archive footage) | 1.0 |
| 2013 | Talking Pictures TV | Self (archive footage) | 6.2 |
| 2009 | 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.5 |
| 2009 | The Size of Legends, The Soul of Myth Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| 2008 | Frank Capra Jr. Remembers... You Can't Take It with You Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| 2008 | Warner at War Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.0 |
| 2004 | Parkinson TV | Self - Guest (archive footage) | 7.0 |
| 2004 | Parkinson TV | Self - Guest / Performer (archive footage) | 7.0 |
| 2003 | Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films Movie | Narrator (archive footage) | 5.7 |
| 2002 | The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| 2001 | 'Rear Window' Ethics: Remembering and Restoring a Hitchcock Classic Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.5 |
| 2001 | Rope Unleashed Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.3 |
| 2000 | The Making of 'The Man Who Knew Too Much' Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.9 |
| 2000 | John Wayne-A Life on Film Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| 1999 | Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.7 |
| 1997 | Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas Movie | George Bailey (archive footage) | 5.8 |
| 1997 | Obsessed with Vertigo Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.1 |
| 1997 | Frank Capra's American Dream Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.3 |
| 1996 | No Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich Movie | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 1995 | The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 1994 | A Century of Cinema Movie | Self | 8.3 |
| 1993 | La Classe américaine Movie | Jacques (archive footage) | 7.6 |
| 1993 | Dark Galaxy Movie | (archive footage) | |
| 1992 | Fonda on Fonda Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 1991 | An American Tail: Fievel Goes West Movie | Wylie Burp (voice) | 6.3 |
| 1991 | Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 1991 | Burt Reynolds' Conversations with... TV | Self | 7.0 |
| 1990 | The Making of 'It's a Wonderful Life' Movie | Self | 6.3 |
| 1990 | Night of 100 Stars III Movie | Self | 4.3 |
| 1989 | Son of Dinosaurs Movie | Self | 6.2 |
| 1989 | I Don't Even Like Apple Pie... Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| 1988 | Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 1987 | A Beverly Hills Christmas Movie | Self - Host | 3.5 |
| 1987 | Grace Kelly: The American Princess Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 1987 | Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 1987 | James Stewart: A Wonderful Life Movie | Self | 6.5 |
| 1986 | All Star Party for Clint Eastwood Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 1986 | Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special Movie | Self | 9.0 |
| 1985 | North and South TV | Miles Colbert | 7.5 |
| 1985 | Night of 100 Stars II Movie | Self | 6.8 |
| 1985 | That's Dancing! Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.9 |
| 1984 | All Star Party for Lucille Ball Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 1984 | Olympic Gala Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1983 | All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 1983 | Right of Way Movie | Teddy Dwyer | 7.4 |
| 1983 | George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 1983 | James Bond: The First 21 Years Movie | Self | 6.7 |
| 1983 | Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage Movie | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 7.0 |
| 1982 | Showbiz Goes to War Movie | (archive footage) | 10.0 |
| 1982 | Night of 100 Stars Movie | Self | 5.8 |
| 1982 | Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers! Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.0 |
| 1981 | All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 1980 | Mr. Krueger's Christmas Movie | Mr. Krueger | 6.2 |
| 1980 | A Tale of Africa Movie | Old Man | 6.0 |
| 1979 | All Star Tribute to Ingrid Bergman Movie | Self | |
| 1978 | The Kennedy Center Honors TV | Self | 7.4 |
| 1978 | Mickey's 50 Movie | Self | 9.0 |
| 1978 | The Magic of Lassie Movie | Clovis Mitchell | 5.6 |
| 1978 | The Big Sleep Movie | General Sternwood | 5.8 |
| 1977 | Laugh-In TV | Guest Performer | 6.6 |
| 1977 | Please Turn the Page TV | Self | 6.0 |
| 1977 | The Shirley MacLaine Special: Where Do We Go from Here? Movie | Self | 6.5 |
| 1977 | Airport '77 Movie | Philip Stevens | 5.6 |
| 1976 | CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years Movie | Self | 7.2 |
| 1976 | The Shootist Movie | Dr. Hostetler | 7.1 |
| 1976 | That's Entertainment, Part II Movie | (archive footage) | 7.0 |
| 1976 | Sentimental Journey Movie | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 1975 | Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.3 |
| 1975 | People's Choice Awards TV | Self | 8.3 |
| 1974 | Dinah! TV | Self | 7.0 |
| 1974 | That's Entertainment! Movie | Self - Host / Narrator | 7.4 |
| 1973 | The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts TV | Self | 5.4 |
| 1973 | The American Film Institute Salute to ... TV | Self | 6.3 |
| 1973 | Hawkins TV | Billy Jim Hawkins | 7.8 |
| 1972 | The Julie Andrews Hour TV | Self | 8.0 |
| 1972 | Harvey Movie | Elwood P. Dowd | 6.6 |
| 1972 | Hollywood: The Dream Factory Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.4 |
| 1971 | The American West of John Ford Movie | Self - Narrator | 6.5 |
| 1971 | Film '72 TV | Self | 5.1 |
| 1971 | The Jimmy Stewart Show TV | James Howard | 7.0 |
| 1971 | Directed by John Ford Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1971 | Fools' Parade Movie | Mattie Appleyard | 6.6 |
| 1971 | V.I.P. Schaukel TV | Self | 8.0 |
| 1971 | Great Performances TV | Self | 6.1 |
| 1971 | The Pet Set TV | Self | 6.7 |
| 1970 | The Cheyenne Social Club Movie | John O'Hanlan | 6.4 |
| 1968 | The Dean Martin Christmas Show Movie | Unknown character | 7.6 |
| 1968 | Bandolero! Movie | Mace Bishop | 6.6 |
| 1968 | Firecreek Movie | Johnny Cobb | 6.2 |
| 1967 | Mondo Hollywood Movie | Unknown character | 6.7 |
| 1966 | The Rare Breed Movie | Sam Burnett | 6.2 |
| 1965 | The Flight of the Phoenix Movie | Frank Towns | 7.2 |
| 1965 | The Dean Martin Show TV | Unknown character | 7.4 |
| 1965 | Shenandoah Movie | Charlie Anderson | 7.0 |
| 1965 | Dear Brigitte Movie | Professor Robert Leaf | 6.4 |
| 1964 | Cheyenne Autumn Movie | Wyatt Earp | 6.7 |
| 1964 | Cheyenne Autumn Trail Movie | Narrator | |
| 1963 | Take Her, She's Mine Movie | Frank Michaelson | 5.6 |
| 1962 | How the West Was Won Movie | Linus Rawlings | 7.0 |
| 1962 | Flashing Spikes Movie | Slim Conway | 6.8 |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV | Self | 7.6 |
| 1962 | Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation Movie | Roger Hobbs | 6.5 |
| 1962 | The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance Movie | Ransom Stoddard | 7.8 |
| 1961 | X-15 Movie | Himself / Narrator (voice) | 5.7 |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show TV | Self - Guest | 5.8 |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show TV | Self - Co-Host | 5.8 |
| 1961 | Alcoa Premiere TV | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 1961 | Two Rode Together Movie | Marshal Guthrie McCabe | 6.4 |
| 1960 | My Three Sons TV | James Stewart | 6.6 |
| 1960 | The Mountain Road Movie | Major Baldwin | 6.6 |
| 1960 | Hedda Hopper's Hollywood Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 1959 | Startime TV | Azel Dorsey | 6.8 |
| 1959 | The FBI Story Movie | John Michael ('Chip') Hardesty | 6.2 |
| 1959 | Anatomy of a Murder Movie | Paul Biegler | 7.8 |
| 1958 | Bell, Book and Candle Movie | Shep Henderson | 6.6 |
| 1958 | The All-Star Christmas Show Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 1958 | Lux Playhouse TV | Unknown character | |
| 1958 | Vertigo Movie | Det. John 'Scottie' Ferguson | 8.1 |
| 1957 | Night Passage Movie | Grant McLaine | 6.5 |
| 1957 | The Spirit of St. Louis Movie | Charles Augustus 'Slim' Lindbergh | 6.7 |
| 1956 | The Man Who Knew Too Much Movie | Ben McKenna | 7.4 |
| 1956 | Tony Awards TV | Self - Presenter | |
| 1955 | MGM Parade TV | Unknown character | 7.5 |
| 1955 | The Man from Laramie Movie | Will Lockhart | 7.1 |
| 1955 | Strategic Air Command Movie | Robert "Dutch" Holland | 6.1 |
| 1954 | Jamboree Movie | Self | |
| 1954 | The George Gobel Show TV | Self | 7.8 |
| 1954 | Rear Window Movie | L.B. Jefferies | 8.3 |
| 1954 | The Far Country Movie | Jeff Webster | 6.9 |
| 1954 | The Glenn Miller Story Movie | Glenn Miller | 7.0 |
| 1954 | Tomorrow's Drivers Movie | the story teller | 5.1 |
| 1953 | Thunder Bay Movie | Steve Martin | 6.0 |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 1953 | General Electric Theater TV | Britt Ponset | 6.8 |
| 1953 | General Electric Theater TV | Bart | 6.8 |
| 1953 | General Electric Theater TV | Joe Newman | 6.8 |
| 1953 | The Naked Spur Movie | Howard Kemp | 7.0 |
| 1952 | Carbine Williams Movie | Marsh Williams | 6.6 |
| 1952 | The Greatest Show on Earth Movie | Buttons | 6.3 |
| 1952 | Bend of the River Movie | Glyn McLyntock | 7.0 |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall of Fame TV | Elwood P. Dowd | 8.8 |
| 1951 | Schlitz Playhouse of Stars TV | Narrator | 7.2 |
| 1951 | No Highway in the Sky Movie | Theodore Honey | 7.0 |
| 1950 | Harvey Movie | Elwood P. Dowd | 7.7 |
| 1950 | The Jackpot Movie | Bill Lawrence | 7.0 |
| 1950 | The Jack Benny Program TV | Jimmy Stewart | 7.8 |
| 1950 | The Colgate Comedy Hour TV | Self | 6.9 |
| 1950 | Broken Arrow Movie | Tom Jeffords | 6.7 |
| 1950 | Winchester '73 Movie | Lin McAdam | 7.3 |
| 1950 | And Then There Were Four Movie | Self - Narrator (voice) | 5.0 |
| 1950 | What's My Line? TV | Self - Mystery Guest | 7.0 |
| 1949 | Malaya Movie | John Royer | 6.9 |
| 1949 | The Stratton Story Movie | Monty Stratton | 6.7 |
| 1948 | You Gotta Stay Happy Movie | Marvin Payne | 6.8 |
| 1948 | 10,000 Kids and a Cop Movie | Narrator | 7.0 |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show TV | Self | 6.8 |
| 1948 | Call Northside 777 Movie | P.J. 'Jim' McNeal | 6.7 |
| 1948 | On Our Merry Way Movie | Slim | 5.7 |
| 1948 | Rope Movie | Rupert Cadell | 7.9 |
| 1947 | Blow-Ups of 1947 Movie | Self | 6.3 |
| 1947 | Magic Town Movie | Rip Smith | 6.7 |
| 1947 | Thunderbolt Movie | Himself, Introduction | 6.2 |
| 1946 | It's a Wonderful Life Movie | George Bailey | 8.3 |
| 1944 | Golden Globe Awards TV | Self - Presenter / Nominee | 7.0 |
| 1944 | Golden Globe Awards TV | Self - Presenter | 7.0 |
| 1942 | Winning Your Wings Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 1942 | Fellow Americans Movie | Narrator (voice) | 7.0 |
| 1941 | Breakdowns of 1941 Movie | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 7.0 |
| 1941 | Ziegfeld Girl Movie | Gilbert Young | 6.6 |
| 1941 | Pot o' Gold Movie | James Hamilton 'Jimmy' Haskell | 5.7 |
| 1941 | Come Live with Me Movie | Bill Smith | 6.8 |
| 1940 | The Philadelphia Story Movie | Macaulay 'Mike' Connor | 7.5 |
| 1940 | A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound Movie | Self | 6.8 |
| 1940 | No Time for Comedy Movie | Gaylord 'Gay' Esterbrook | 5.3 |
| 1940 | Cavalcade of the Academy Awards Movie | Self | 6.3 |
| 1940 | The Mortal Storm Movie | Martin Breitner | 7.3 |
| 1940 | Hollywood: Style Center of the World Movie | Self | 5.8 |
| 1940 | The Shop Around the Corner Movie | Alfred Kralik | 8.1 |
| 1939 | Destry Rides Again Movie | Tom Destry Jr. | 7.2 |
| 1939 | Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Movie | Jefferson Smith | 7.8 |
| 1939 | It's a Wonderful World Movie | Guy Johnson | 6.5 |
| 1939 | Hollywood Hobbies Movie | Self (uncredited) | 5.6 |
| 1939 | Screen Snapshots Series 18, No. 8 Movie | James Stewart (archive footage) | 4.0 |
| 1939 | The Ice Follies of 1939 Movie | Larry Hall | 5.6 |
| 1939 | Made for Each Other Movie | John Horace Mason | 6.1 |
| 1938 | You Can't Take It with You Movie | Tony Kirby | 7.5 |
| 1938 | Screen Snapshots Series 17, No. 12 Movie | James Stewart | 6.0 |
| 1938 | The Shopworn Angel Movie | Pvt. William 'Texas' Pettigrew | 6.8 |
| 1938 | Hollywood Goes to Town Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 1938 | Vivacious Lady Movie | Peter | 7.0 |
| 1938 | Of Human Hearts Movie | Jason Wilkins | 6.0 |
| 1937 | Navy Blue and Gold Movie | John 'Truck' Cross | 5.7 |
| 1937 | The Last Gangster Movie | Paul North Sr. | 6.4 |
| 1937 | The Romance of Celluloid Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.0 |
| 1937 | Seventh Heaven Movie | Chico | 6.4 |
| 1936 | After the Thin Man Movie | David Graham | 7.3 |
| 1936 | Born to Dance Movie | Ted Barker | 6.1 |
| 1936 | Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1) Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 1936 | The Gorgeous Hussy Movie | Roderick "Rowdy" Dow | 5.5 |
| 1936 | Speed Movie | Terry Martin | 5.9 |
| 1936 | Small Town Girl Movie | Elmer Clampett | 6.0 |
| 1936 | Important News Movie | Cornelius 'Corn' Stevens | 6.3 |
| 1936 | Wife vs. Secretary Movie | Dave | 6.7 |
| 1936 | Rose Marie Movie | John Flower | 6.1 |
| 1936 | Next Time We Love Movie | Christopher Tyler | 6.4 |
| 1935 | The Murder Man Movie | Shorty | 7.1 |
| 1934 | Art Trouble Movie | Jack Burton | 6.4 |
| TBA | Marlene Dietrich: Home Movies Movie | Self | |
| TBA | Yukon Passage Movie | Narrator | |
| TBA | The Fall: Part I Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| TBA | The Fall: Part II Movie | Self (archive footage) |
Crew (2)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | General Electric Theater TV | Director · Directing | 6.8 |
| 1951 | Schlitz Playhouse of Stars TV | Director · Directing | 7.2 |
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Questions about James Stewart
What are some of James Stewart's most famous films?
James Stewart starred in several iconic films, including 'It's a Wonderful Life', 'Rear Window', and 'Vertigo'. These films showcased his unique ability to portray complex characters.
Did James Stewart win any Academy Awards?
Yes, James Stewart won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in 'The Philadelphia Story' in 1941. He also received an honorary Oscar in 1985.
What was James Stewart's first film?
James Stewart's first film was 'The Murder Man' released in 1935. This marked the beginning of a long and successful career in Hollywood.
How did James Stewart contribute to the military?
James Stewart served as a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II, achieving the rank of Brigadier General and flying numerous combat missions.
How many children did James Stewart have?
James Stewart had one daughter named Judy Stewart, who was born in 1941. He was known to be very devoted to his family.
What was James Stewart's estimated net worth?
James Stewart's estimated net worth was around $30 million at the time of his passing. His successful film career contributed significantly to his wealth.
What was James Stewart's acting style?
James Stewart was known for his natural and relatable acting style. He often portrayed the everyman hero, bringing warmth and authenticity to his roles.
Did James Stewart work in television?
Yes, James Stewart appeared in television series and specials, including his own show, 'The James Stewart Show', which aired in the 1970s.