James Garner's biography
James Scott Baumgarner is 86 years old actor born at Norman. James was born on Saturday 7th of April 1928. He is often nicknamed as James Scott Baumgarner, James Garner. According to year of birth 1928 he belongs to Greatest Generation. Birthday on 7th of April means he is Aries. Aries is the most active sign of Zodiac, one born with this sign is a very quick learner, aggressive and passionate.
James is native english speaker. James is white american. He is citizen of United States of America. James´s primary profession is to be actor. You can know James also as television actor, film actor, film producer, soldier. He is recently known as television producer.
James Garner's schools
We found 3 schools James attended. Complete list of schools: University of Oklahoma, Hollywood High School, Norman High School.
Detailed informations about James´s schools
He studied high school - Norman High School, Norman, Oklahoma, USA, Hollywood High School, Hollywood, California, USA (Dropout).
He studied university - University Of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, United States (One Semester, Dropped Out).
James Garner's career
James´s main focus is to be actor. He is famous thanks to Bret Maverick / Beau "Pappy" Maverick In Maverick (1957-1962), Sheriff Jim Nichols In Nichols (1971), Jim Rockford On The Rockford Files (1974-1980), Zane Cooper In Maverick (1994).. You could see him also in Sayonara, The Rockford Files.
Is James Garner gay ?
He is known to be straight.
How did James Garner die
James died on on Saturday 19th of July 2014 when he was 86 years old at Brentwood. James Garners death was caused by massive heart attack (coronary artery disease). It happend like natural causes.
Awards and competitions
James Garner's Awards
- James received award for Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor for work Sayonara in 1957
- James received award for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for work The Rockford Files in 1977
James Garner's Nominations
- He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Actor for work Murphy's Romance in 1985
- He was nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for work The Wheeler Dealers in 1963
- He was nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for work The Rockford Files in 1976
- James was nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for work The Rockford Files in 1978
- He was nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for work The Rockford Files in 1979
- He was nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for work The Rockford Files in 1980
- He was nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for work Bret Maverick in 1982
- James was nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for work Murphy's Romance in 1985
- He was nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for work Heartsounds in 1985
- He was nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for work Hallmark Hall of Fame in 1987
- He was nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for work Hallmark Hall of Fame in 1989
- James was nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for work Hallmark Hall of Fame in 1991
- James was nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for work Barbarians at the Gate in 1993
- He was nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for work Hallmark Hall of Fame in 1994
- He was nominated for Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie for work Legalese in 1999
- He was nominated for Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for work The Notebook in 2005
What James Garner has done for a first time
- Was the first actor to co-star with Julie Andrews in three movies: The Americanization of Emily (1964), Victor/Victoria (1982) and One Special Night (1999).
- The name of his most famous character, James Scott Rockford from The Rockford Files (1974), were actually his real first and middle names.
- Lindsay Wagner was the primary guest star on the very first episode of The Rockford Files (1974).
- He considered his first director, Charles Laughton, to be his acting mentor.
- He was Oklahoma's very first draftee for the Korean War.
James Garner's quotes
- About everything I ever have done, in the way of lawsuits against studios, I've won them all, because I was right every time.
- Marriage is like the Army; everyone complains, but you'd be surprised at the large number of people who reenlist.
- [Asked if he would ever do a nude scene] I don't do horror films.
- I don't like to speak in public. It scares the devil out of me.
- I got into the business to put a roof over my head. I wasn't looking for star status. I just wanted to keep working.
- [on his role as Bret Maverick] I'm playing me. Bret Maverick is lazy: I'm lazy. And I *like* being lazy.
- (on the passing of his good friend Paul Newman) This is such a sad time, I am truly devastated and there are just not enough words to express my sorrow.
- [When he entered Hollywood High School at the time his gym teacher recommended him for his modeling job]: I made 25 bucks an hour! That's why I quit school. I was making more money than the teachers. I never finished the ninth grade.
- [Who asked Melissa Gilbert warily]: How long does the speech have to be? Well, this will be shorter than others.
- Something funny happens as you get older, you don't hold back so much.
- [When he got serious into becoming an actor after returning from the Korean War]: I had a wife and an 8-year-old daughter who had just gotten out of the hospital with polio, so I took on that responsibility.
- My wife and I felt we'd just watch the sunset. But then, the phone started ringing with all these wonderful offers.
- [About contractual problems from Universal]: The industry is like it always has been. It's a bunch of greedy people.
- [When he was married on August 17, 1956, just 14 days after he met Lois]: We went to dinner every night for 14 nights. I was just absolutely nuts about her. I spent $77 on our honeymoon, and it about broke me.
- [Who was never impressed with himself]: I don't like to watch me on the screen, I just don't have a lot of confidence in me, I guess.
- When I'm pushed, I shove.
- [About his dropping out from high school]: I was a terrible student and I never actually graduated from high school, but I got my diploma in the Army.
- My wife would leave me if I played a Republican.
- [on the death of Marlon Brando]: America has lost its leading film star. He was the best. As far as I'm concerned, he was also a very good friend. The world will miss him.
James Garner's height, weight, body shape, eye color
Lets describe how James Garner looks. We will focus on his height, weight, body shape, eye color and hair color. He is tall as 6' 2" (188 cm). He weights 215lbs (98 kg). Body build is average. James´s eyes are tinted brown - dark. James´s hair is shade of grey.