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Jimmy Stewart: the truth behind the legend
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James Stewart
American actor (1908–1997)
"Jimmy Stewart" and "Jimmy Stuart" redirect here. For other uses, see Jimmy Stewart (disambiguation), Jimmy Stuart (disambiguation), and James Stewart (disambiguation).
James Stewart | |
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Studio publicity photograph, 1948 | |
| Born | James Maitland Stewart (1908-05-20)May 20, 1908 Indiana, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | July 2, 1997(1997-07-02) (aged 89) Beverly Hills, California, U.S. |
| Burial place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Princeton University (AB) |
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| Years active | |
| Works | Filmography |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 4 |
| Awards | Full list |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service / branch | |
| Years of service | 1941–1947 (Army) 1947–1968 (Air Force) |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Unit | 2nd Bombardment Wing Air Force Reserve |
| Commands | 703d Bombardment Squadron |
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James Maitland Stewart (May 20, 1908 – J
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James Stewart Biopic ‘A Truly Wonderful Life’ in Development
“It’s a Wonderful Life” actor James Stewart is getting the biopic treatment, courtesy of Burns & Co. Productions. The feature, tentatively titled “A Truly Wonderful Life,” will focus on his war career when he was in the U.S. Army Air Corps.
Aaron Burns, director and producer at Burns & Co., is developing the film, alongside Stewart’s daughter, Kelly Stewart-Harcourt, who will be an executive producer.
“I am so honored Kelly and her family are trusting us with their father’s legacy,” Burns told TheWrap. “We are excited to take moviegoers on a journey to discover the real Jimmy, and how his father’s prayers and his collaboration with Frank Capra guided him through his darkest hours. Jimmy came to truly embody the characters he played—as husband, father, and citizen.”
“Our family is thrilled that Aaron and his team approached us about bringing Dad’s story to life on the big screen,” Stewart-Harcourt said. “Everyo