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James Whitmore was an American television and film actor, as well as a military officer in the United States Marine Corps. Born in White Plains, New York, in 1921, he began his work period in 1949. He was educated at Yale University, Yale College, and Choate Rosemary Hall. His acting career included roles in the Western genre.
Whitmore participated in World War II and received several awards, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a Theatre World Award, a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture, and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. He was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and an Academy Award for Best Actor.
He died of lung cancer, a natural cause, in Malibu in 2009. Whitmore was married to Noreen Nash and Audra Lindley, and they had a child named James Whitmore Jr.
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Film & TV
White Plains, New York, USA
James Allen Whitmore Jr. (October 1, 1921 – February 6, 2009) was an American film, theatre, and television actor. During his career, Whitmore won three of the four EGOT honors; - a Tony, a Grammy, and an Emmy. Whitmore also won a Golden Globe and was nominated for two Academy Awards. Following World War II, Whitmore appeared on Broadway in the role of the sergeant in Command Decision.…
Known for
- Arthur Miller: Writer — Self (archive footage)2017
- Meet Mr. Miracle-Gro: The Horace Hagedorn Story2005
- Cole Porter in Hollywood: Too Darn Hot — Self2003
- A Minute with Stan Hooper — Dr. Goldman2003
- Mister Sterling — William Sterling Sr.2003
- A Ring of Endless Light — Grandfather2002
- The Majestic — Stan Keller2001
- Here's to Life! — Gus Corley2000
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation — Milton2000
- Swing Vote — Daniel Morissey1999
via TMDB
Music · MusicBrainz
- Type
- Person
- Gender
- Male
- Country
- United States
- Active from
- 1921
- Active to
- 2009
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Listeners · Last.fm
- Listeners
- 475
- Total plays
- 1,357
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Key facts
- Born
- James Allen Whitmore Jr. , ( 1921-10-01 ) October 1, 1921, White Plains, New York , U.S.
- Died
- February 6, 2009 (2009-02-06) (aged 87), Malibu, California , U.S.
- Alma mater
- Yale College
- Occupation
- Actor
- Years active
- 1946–2007
- Spouses
- Nancy Mygatt ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1947 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1971 ) ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1979 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1981 ) Audra Lindley ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1972 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1979 ) Noreen Nash , ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 2001 )
- Children
- 3, including James Whitmore Jr.
- Allegiance
- United States
- Branch
- United States Marine Corps
- Rank
- Second Lieutenant
- Unit
- Marine Forces Reserve , 4th Marine Division
- Conflicts
- World War II
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- James
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- White Plains
- Place of death
- Malibu
- Spouse
- Audra Lindley
- Child
- James Whitmore Jr.
- Occupation
- stage actor
- Educated at
- Yale College
- Genre
- Western
- Conflict
- World War II
- Military branch
- United States Marine Corps
- Image
- James Whitmore.jpg
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- Commons category
- James Whitmore
- date of birth
- 1921-10-01
- date of death
- 2009-02-06
- cause of death
- lung cancer
- nominated for
- Academy Award for Best Actor
- manner of death
- natural causes
- name in native language
- James Whitmore
- start of work period
- 1949-00-00
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Encyclopedic overview
James Allen Whitmore Jr. (October 1, 1921 – February 6, 2009) was an American actor who appeared in over 150 stage, film, and television roles over a 50-year career. He received numerous honors, notably a Grammy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Tony Award. He was nominated for two Academy Awards, Best Supporting Actor for Battleground (1949) and Best Actor for Give 'em Hell, Harry! (1975).
Early life
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