James Garner Height Weight Spouse
Birth Date
April 7, 1928
Died
July 19, 2014
Nationality
United States
Sun Sign
Aries
Natural hair color
Light Brown
Eye color
Brown
Height
6 ft 3 in | 190.5 cm
Weight
84 kg | 185 lbs
Shoe size
Not available
Early acting career First movie Breakthrough
James Garner was born in Norman, Oklahoma, United States, on April 7, 1928, was an American actor.
Young James Garner first started performing in Broadway stage play "The Caine Mutiny Court Martial" (1954) in non-speaking role as one of the judges.
He made his big screen debut in thriller drama film Toward the Unknown (1956) in role as Major Joe Craven.
He got his television debut in ABC Western series Cheyenne (1955) in episode "Mountain Fortress", in role as Lieutenant Brad Forsythe.
James's breakthrough performance came as Bret Maverick / Beau "Pappy" Maverick in ABC Western television series Maverick (1957-1961).
James Garner Height and Weight
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Best Movies
He won the Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer – Male for his role as Captain Mike Bailey, USMC in drama film Sayonara (1957).
He was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture Actor – Musical/Comedy for his role as Henry Tyroon in romantic comedy film The Wheeler Dealers (1963).
He was nominated for the Golden Laurel for Top Action Performance for his role as Flight Lieutenant Bob Hendley / "The Scrounger" in war film The Great Escape (1963).
He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor and the Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy/Musical for his role as Murphy Jones in romantic comedy movie Murphy's Romance (1985).
He was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Special for his role as Harold Lear in drama movie Heartsounds (1985).
He was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special for his role as Bob Beuhler in drama film Promise (1985).
He was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special for his role as Dr. Bob Holbrook Smith in drama film My Name is Bill W. (1989).
He won the Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV and was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special for his role as Albert Sidney Finch in drama movie Decoration Day (1990).
He won the Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV and was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special for his role as F. Ross Johnson in biographical comedy drama film Barbarians at the Gate (1993).
He was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special for his role as Ira Moran in drama movie Breathing Lessons (1994).
He played Jim Rockford in CBS television movies:
The Rockford Files: I Still Love L.A. (1994), for which he was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance in a TV Movie or Miniseries
The Rockford Files: A Blessing in Disguise (1995), for which he was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance in a TV Movie or Miniseries
The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits... (1996)
The Rockford Files: Godfather Knows Best (1996)
The Rockford Files: Friends and Foul Play (1996)
The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime (1996)
The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden Pagoda (1997)
The Rockford Files: If It Bleeds... It Leads (1999)
He was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance in a TV Movie or Miniseries for his role as Norman Keane in drama crime film Lagalese (1998).
He was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for his role as Old Noah "Duke" Calhoun in romantic drama film The Notebook (2004).
The Children's Hour (1961) drama as Dr. Joe Cardin
The Americanization of Emily (1964) romantic black comedy war as Lieutenant Commander Charles Edward Madison
Grand Prix (1966) sports drama as Pete Aron
Support Your Local Gunfighter (1971) Western comedy as Latigo Smith
Victor/Victoria (1982) musical comedy as King Marchand
Maverick (1994) Western comedy as Marshal Zane Cooper
Twilight (1998) neo-noir thriller as Raymond Hope
He voiced Doron in animated action adventure science fiction film Battle for Terra (2007).
He voiced Shazam in short animated superhero film Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam (2010).
Best TV Shows
He was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Continuing Character) in a Dramatic Series for his role as Bret Maverick / Beau "Pappy" Maverick in ABC Western television series Maverick (1957-1961).
He won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series and was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best TV Actor – Drama for his role as Jim Rockford in NBC detective drama television series The Rockford Files (1974–1980).
He was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series – Comedy/Musical and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Bret Maverick in NBC Western television series Bret Maverick (1981-1982).
Nichols (1971-1972) NBC Western series as Sheriff Frank Nichols
Man of the People (1991-1992) comedy series as Councilman Jim Doyle
Streets of Laredo (1995) Western miniseries as Woodrow F. Call
Chicago Hope (2000) CBS medical drama series as Hubert "Hue" Miller
God, the Devil and Bob (2000-2001) NBC animated sitcom as God
First Monday (2002) CBS legal drama series as Chief Justice Thomas Brankin
8 Simple Rules (2003-2005) ABC sitcom as Jim Egan
Facts
Attended Hollywood High School in Los Angeles.
Studied at Norman High School in Norman, Oklahoma.
Had English, Irish, German, Welsh and Swiss-German ancestry.
Had two older brothers, Jack Garner and Charlie Bumgarner.
He served in the Merchant Marines, the Oklahoma National Guard and the U.S. Army.
He received two Purple Hearts when he was wounded twice during the Korean War.
He also participated in auto racing both on-road and off-road.
Inducted into the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1978 and the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 1986.
He won the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 1998.
He was huge fan of the Oakland Raiders.
Inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in 1990.
James died on July 19, 2014, Brentwood, Los Angeles, California, United States, at the age of 86.
Spouse
He was married to Lois Josephine Fleischman Clarke (1956-2014), they had daughter, Greta "Gigi" Garner also daughter, Kim from Lois previous marriage.
Relationships
He dated actress Gloria Pall (1955).