James Garner
James Garner (James Scott Bumgarner) was born on April 7th, 1928. James passed away June 19th, 2014 at 86 years old. James Garner was born in Denver (now Norman), Oklahoma, USA.
James Garner was an American actor known for his roles as a reluctant hero and easygoing character. His career was at its peak during the debut of 21st-century films like
Space Cowboys (2000), the animated film
Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001), and
The Notebook (2004).
In 1954, a friend from Hollywood High School, Paul Gregory, convinced him to take a small, non-speaking part in the Broadway play
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial. There, Garner had the chance to watch Henry Fonda perform every night. Garner started doing TV commercials, which led to roles in television shows. He was almost cast as the main character in the Western TV series
Cheyenne, but the role went to Clint Walker because the casting director couldn't reach Garner in time.
James Garner was nominated for 15 Emmy Awards, winning twice. In 1977, he won for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for
The Rockford Files, and in 1987, he won as executive producer of
Promise.
For his contribution to television, Garner received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6927 Hollywood Boulevard. In 1990, he was inducted into the Western Performers Hall of Fame at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. That same year, he was also honored by being inducted into the Television Hall of Fame.
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- Stephen King, author of The Dark Tower Series.
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- Jussi Adler-Olsen, author of the Department Q Series.
- Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher Series.
James Garner: F.A.Q
When was James Garner Born?
James Garner was born on April 7th, 1928.
When did James Garner die?
James Garner died on June 19th, 2014 at 86 years old.
Where was James Garner Born?
James Garner was born in Denver (now Norman), Oklahoma, USA.
What was the first book James Garner wrote?
The first book written by James Garner was The Garner Files, published in 2011.
What was the most recent book James Garner wrote?
His most recently released work was The Garner Files on November 1st, 2011.
How many books has James Garner written?
James Garner has written 1 book excluding contributions to anthologies. All of his books are Non-Fiction Books.