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James Garner

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James Garner

Born April 7, 1928 · Norman, Oklahoma, USA · Died July 19, 2014

Biography

James Scott Garner (né Bumgarner; April 7, 1928 – July 19, 2014) was an American actor, producer, and voice artist. He starred in several television series over more than five decades, including such popular roles as Bret Maverick in the 1950s western comedy series Maverick and Jim Rockford in The Rockford Files, and played leading roles in more than 50 theatrical films, including The Great Escape (1963) with Steve McQueen, Paddy Chayefsky's The Americanization of Emily (1964), Grand Prix (1966), Blake Edwards' Victor Victoria (1982), Murphy's Romance (1985), for which he received an Academy Award nomination, Space Cowboys (2000) with Clint Eastwood, and The Notebook (2004).

Known for

The Notebook

IMDb7.8

The Notebook

Older Noah 'Duke'

Atlantis: The Lost Empire

IMDb6.9

Atlantis: The Lost Empire

Rourke (voice)

The Great Escape

IMDb8.2

The Great Escape

Hendley 'The Scrounger'

Maverick

IMDb7.0

Maverick

Marshal Zane Cooper

Space Cowboys

IMDb6.5

Space Cowboys

Tank Sullivan

Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam

IMDb7.0

Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam

Shazam (voice)

Fire in the Sky

IMDb6.5

Fire in the Sky

Frank Watters

The Ultimate Gift

IMDb7.3

The Ultimate Gift

Howard 'Red' Stevens

Victor/Victoria

IMDb7.6

Victor/Victoria

King Marchand

The Children's Hour

IMDb7.8

The Children's Hour

Joe Cardin

The Distinguished Gentleman

IMDb5.9

The Distinguished Gentleman

Jeff Johnson

Battle for Terra

IMDb6.5

Battle for Terra

Doron (voice)

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood

IMDb6.1

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood

Shep Walker

The Land Before Time X: The Great Longneck Migration

IMDb6.1

The Land Before Time X: The Great Longneck Migration

Pat (voice)

Grand Prix

IMDb7.2

Grand Prix

Pete Aron, Executive Producer

Twilight

IMDb6.2

Twilight

Raymond Hope

8 Simple Rules

IMDb7.0

8 Simple Rules

Jim Egan

Support Your Local Sheriff!

IMDb7.4

Support Your Local Sheriff!

Jason McCullough, Executive Producer

My Fellow Americans

IMDb6.5

My Fellow Americans

President Matt Douglas

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

IMDb8.2

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Self - Guest

Filmography

  1. 2020DisclosureKing Marchand (archive footage)Movie
  2. 2015Steve McQueen: The Man & Le MansSelf (archive footage)Movie
  3. 2014Marlon Brando: An Actor Named DesireSelf - Actor (archive footage)Movie
  4. 2010Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black AdamShazam (voice)Movie
  5. 2010DC Showcase Original Shorts CollectionShazam (segment "The Return of Black Adam") (voice)Movie
  6. 2008Wrangler: Anatomy of an IconSelf (archive)Movie
  7. 2007Battle for TerraDoron (voice)Movie
  8. 2007BrandoSelf (archive footage)Movie
  9. 2007The Ultimate GiftHoward 'Red' StevensMovie
  10. 2005Dust to GlorySelfMovie
  11. 2004The NotebookOlder Noah 'Duke'Movie
  12. 2003The Land Before Time X: The Great Longneck MigrationPat (voice)Movie
  13. 20028 Simple RulesJim EganSeries
  14. 2002Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya SisterhoodShep WalkerMovie
  15. 2002Roughing ItSamuel ClemensMovie
  16. 2002The Making of 'Atlantis: The Lost Empire'SelfMovie
  17. 2001The Unbeatable Bruce LeeMovie
  18. 2001Atlantis: The Lost EmpireRourke (voice)Movie
  19. 2000Clint Eastwood: Out of the ShadowsSelfMovie
  20. 2000Space CowboysTank SullivanMovie
  21. 2000God, the Devil and BobGod (voice)Series
  22. 1999One Special NightRobert WoodwardMovie
  23. 1999The Rockford Files: If It Bleeds... It LeadsJim RockfordMovie
  24. 1998LegaleseNorman KeaneMovie
  25. 1998The Hidden DimensionGrandpaMovie
  26. 1998TwilightRaymond HopeMovie
  27. 1997The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden PagodaJim RockfordMovie
  28. 1997Dead SilenceJohn PotterMovie
  29. 1997The ViewSelfSeries
  30. 1996My Fellow AmericansPresident Matt DouglasMovie
  31. 1996The Rockford Files: Punishment and CrimeJim RockfordMovie
  32. 1996The Rockford Files: Friends and Foul PlayJim RockfordMovie
  33. 1996The Rockford Files: Godfather Knows BestJim RockfordMovie
  34. 1996The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits...Jim RockfordMovie
  35. 1995Roger Moore: A Matter of ClassSelf (archive footage)Movie
  36. 1995Streets of LaredoCaptain Woodrow CallSeries
  37. 1995The Rockford Files: A Blessing in DisguiseJim RockfordMovie
  38. 1995Wild Bill: Hollywood MaverickSelfMovie
  39. 1994The Rockford Files: I Still Love L.A.Jim RockfordMovie
  40. 1994Chicago HopeHubert 'Hue' MillerSeries
  41. 1994MaverickMarshal Zane CooperMovie
  42. 1994Breathing LessonsIra MoranMovie
  43. 1993Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - GuestSeries
  44. 1993Barbarians at the GateF. Ross JohnsonMovie
  45. 1993Fire in the SkyFrank WattersMovie
  46. 1992The Distinguished GentlemanJeff JohnsonMovie
  47. 1992HBO First LookSeries
  48. 1990Decoration DayAlbert Sidney FinchMovie
  49. 1989My Name Is Bill W.Dr. Robert Smith, Executive ProducerMovie
  50. 1988SunsetWyatt EarpMovie
  51. 1986PromiseBob Beuhler, Executive ProducerMovie
  52. 1986American MastersSelfSeries
  53. 1985Murphy's RomanceMurphy JonesMovie
  54. 1985SpaceNorman GrantSeries
  55. 1984The Glitter DomeSgt. Aloysius MackeyMovie
  56. 1984HeartsoundsHarold LearMovie
  57. 1984TankZackMovie
  58. 1983James Bond: The First 21 YearsSelfMovie
  59. 1982Victor/VictoriaKing MarchandMovie
  60. 1981Bret MaverickBret MaverickSeries
  61. 1981The FanJake BermanMovie
  62. 1980HealtHHarry WolffMovie
  63. 1980Off the Minnesota StripExecutive ProducerMovie
  64. 1978The New MaverickBret MaverickMovie
  65. 1977Laugh-InGuest Performer (uncredited)Series
  66. 1974The Rockford FilesJim Rockford, DirectorSeries
  67. 1974The Castaway CowboyLincoln CostainMovie
  68. 1973One Little IndianKeyesMovie
  69. 1973The American Film Institute Salute to ...SelfSeries
  70. 1972They Only Kill Their MastersAbel MarshMovie
  71. 1971Skin GameQuincy Drew, Executive ProducerMovie
  72. 1971NicholsSheriff Frank NicholsSeries
  73. 1971Support Your Local GunfighterLatigo, Executive ProducerMovie
  74. 1971Great PerformancesSelfSeries
  75. 1970A Man Called SledgeLuther SledgeMovie
  76. 1970King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to MemphisSelf (archive footage)Movie
  77. 1969MarlowePhilip Marlowe, Executive ProducerMovie
  78. 1969Support Your Local Sheriff!Jason McCullough, Executive ProducerMovie
  79. 1969The Racing SceneSelf, ProducerMovie
  80. 1968The Pink JungleBen Morris, Executive ProducerMovie
  81. 1968How Sweet It Is!Grif, Executive ProducerMovie
  82. 1968The Dick Cavett ShowSelf - GuestSeries
  83. 1968Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InSelf (uncredited)Series
  84. 1967Hour of the GunMarshal Wyatt EarpMovie
  85. 1967The Carol Burnett ShowSelf - GuestSeries
  86. 1966Grand PrixPete Aron, Executive ProducerMovie
  87. 1966Mister BuddwingMister Buddwing, Executive ProducerMovie
  88. 1966Duel at DiabloJess Remsberg, ProducerMovie
  89. 1966A Man Could Get KilledWilliam Beddoes, Executive ProducerMovie
  90. 1965The Art of LoveCasey Barnett, ProducerMovie
  91. 196436 HoursMajor Jefferson F. Pike, Executive ProducerMovie
  92. 1964The Americanization of EmilyLt. Commander Charles E. MadisonMovie
  93. 1963Move Over, DarlingNicholas ArdenMovie
  94. 1963The Wheeler DealersHenry TyroonMovie
  95. 1963The Thrill of It AllGerald BoyerMovie
  96. 1963The Great EscapeHendley 'The Scrounger'Movie
  97. 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelfSeries
  98. 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelfSeries
  99. 1962Boys' Night OutFred WilliamsMovie
  100. 1961The Children's HourJoe CardinMovie
  101. 1960Cash McCallCash McCallMovie
  102. 1959Whicker's WorldSeries
  103. 1959Up PeriscopeLt. J. G. Kenneth M. BradenMovie
  104. 195877 Sunset StripSelfSeries
  105. 1958Darby's RangersWilliam Orlando DarbyMovie
  106. 1957SayonaraCapt. Mike BaileyMovie
  107. 1957MaverickBret MaverickSeries
  108. 1957SugarfootBret Maverick (uncredited)Series
  109. 1957Shoot-Out at Medicine BendSgt. John MaitlandMovie
  110. 1956The Girl He Left BehindPrestonMovie
  111. 1956Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreLt. Jim CollinsSeries
  112. 1956The Dinah Shore Chevy ShowSelfSeries
  113. 1956Toward the UnknownLt. Col. Joe CravenMovie
  114. 1955CheyenneLt. Brad ForsytheSeries
  115. 1953The OscarsSelfSeries
  116. 1952This Is Your LifeSelfSeries
  117. 1951Hallmark Hall of FameBob, Dr. Robert Holbrook Smith aka Dr. Bob, Ira Moran, Albert SidneySeries
  118. 1950The Bob Hope ShowSelfSeries
  119. 1950What's My Line?Self - Mystery GuestSeries
  120. 1944Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Nominee, Self - PresenterSeries