James Stewart - one of the most famous movie stars States.This man is famous for his great game, and emotional range.He starred in comedies, in melodramas, dramas, thrillers, mysteries and so. On. His biography is rather interesting and diverse, so many people remember it and still love all movies with James Stewart.
James Stewart.Biography of actor Jimmy Stewart
born on May 20, 1908 in the United States.The actor graduated from Princeton University, where he studied to be an architect.Even in years of study, James met with the director Joshua Logan.After graduation, the future famous actor decided to enroll him in a group, where he met with Henry Fonda, who became his best friend for life.Already in 1935, the debut of James Stewart in Hollywood.It should be noted that next year the ex-wife's best friend Stuart Margaret Sullavan insisted that it was James became her partner in the film.After starring in "When we love again," Stewart film career took off.
Wartime
In 1940, the fall of James Stewart was called to serve in the army, but because of the fact that the weight of the men was too small, the medical board has rejected it.However, James was eager to get into the US Army and has not accepted her decision.The man started with regular coach to gain the necessary weight and become ordinary.In the spring of 1941, James tried again, and again came to the medical board.It is worth noting that the required weight Stewart has not scored, but he still managed to convince doctors that they closed their eyes for a couple of missing kilogram.
Already March 22 James Stewart has been enlisted in the US Army as a volunteer.It is important that the famous actor was the first large-scale Hollywood star, who during World War II, boldly and proudly wore a military uniform.
After the war, James became a colonel, indicating that his courage and bravery.Stewart is one of the few who managed to get a way from the simple private.
James Stewart.Filmography actor
Once an actor has starred in a number of films in 1938, began his collaboration with Frank Capra.In the same year, James Stewart starred in "With a not unesёsh."The painting entered the golden fund of Hollywood classics, which certainly shows a great game actor.
The following year, James starred in "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington."In this film, the actor played a provincial failure.It is worth noting that the role in this film was one of the best and most prominent men in the pre-war career.It is also important that, thanks to this painting for the first time James was nominated for "Oscar".
In 1941, the talented actor won the "Oscar" for the role played in the movie "The Philadelphia Story."James himself has often said that this award has earned his best friend Henry Fonda.Rumor had it that the statue he gave to his father, who for a long time it has exhibited in the window of his shop in order to attract visitors.
Career of James after the war
important to note that after returning from the war in the career of James came stagnation.But this does not mean that Stewart has lost its former popularity.He was still the favorite of the audience, however, the films in which he appeared after the war, were not able to repeat this success as pictures taken before the war.In this regard, the actor decided to try myself in a completely new genre for him - Western.Already in 1950, he starred in two films: "Winchester 73" and "Broken Arrow."The role in the first film became important enough for him, because Stewart proved himself a tough audience, and brutal.
In the fifties, James starred in the films, which are very fond of the public."Rope," "The Man Who Knew Too Much," "Vertigo" became one of the favorite films of spectators, starring the talented Stuart.
is worth noting that in the sixties Jimmy only appears in two genres - westerns and family comedies.The paintings with his participation out less and less, and in the seventies public favorite announced his retirement from the movies.But this statement was not the end of Stewart's acting career, because back in the 80s out the picture with his participation.
In 1985 James Stewart received the "Oscar" for lifetime achievement.
Life James Stewart
not only a talented actor, but also a veteran of the Second World War, it is James Stewart.Picture a man can be found in magazines, newspapers and on the Internet, because it has become quite popular over the years acting career.Due to the popularity of James and there was a huge number of fans who are interested in the personal life of a talented actor.
Stewart preferred never make your personal life on display.He did not like to talk about it with reporters, and has never been seen in the scandals and quarrels with his fiancee.
worth noting that James remained eligible bachelor until 1949.That year he took to wife Gloria McLean.The woman had two children from another marriage, which Stewart adopted.In 1951, the couple's daughter, twins were born.It is important that the man has always been an exemplary family man and a decent man.
Everyone who was familiar and close contact with James Stewart, spoke of him as a good and decent man.Jimmy's not just a good man, but also a very talented actor.His role will be remembered all the spectators and fans of his work for many years.