1928 – 2014

James Garner

American film and television actor (1928–2014)

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Born

1928-04-07, Norman

Died

2014-07-19

Birthplace state

Oklahoma

Biography

James Scott Garner was an American actor. He played leading roles in more than fifty theatrical films, including The Great Escape (1963), The Americanization of Emily (1964), Grand Prix (1966), Support Your Local Sheriff! (1969), Victor/Victoria (1982), and Murphy's Romance (1985), for which he received an Academy Award nomination. He also starred on television in Maverick and The Rockford Files.

Occupation

James Garner is recorded as a film actor, a television actor, a soldier, a film producer, a television producer, a military personnel and a actor, born in Oklahoma (1928–2014).

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Frequently asked about James Garner

Who was James Garner?

James Garner was American film and television actor (1928–2014), born in Oklahoma (1928 – 2014).

When and where was James Garner born?

James Garner was born on 1928-04-07 in Norman.

When did James Garner die?

James died on 2014-07-19.

What was James Garner known for?

James Garner is recorded as a film actor, a television actor, a soldier, a film producer, a television producer, a military personnel and a actor.

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