James Garner
James Scott Bumgarner | 占士加納 | Джеймс Гарнер
About the person
Career:
Acting
Date of birth:1928-04-07
Place of birth:Norman, Oklahoma, USA
Gender:Male
Popularity:3
Date of death2014-07-19
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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).
Filmography
Rating by year
- DisclosureKing Marchand (archive footage)2020-06-197.8145
- Steve McQueen: The Man & Le MansSelf (archive footage)2015-05-167.258
- Marlon Brando: An Actor Named DesireSelf - Actor (archive footage)2014-09-207.216
- Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black AdamShazam (voice)2010-11-167.01,544
- DC Showcase Original Shorts CollectionShazam (segment "The Return of Black Adam") (voice)2010-11-097.138
- Wrangler: Anatomy of an IconSelf (archive)2008-06-075.317
- Doris Day: Virgin TerritorySelf2007-09-117.01
- Battle for TerraDoron (voice)2007-09-066.1308
- BrandoSelf (archive footage)2007-05-016.812
- The Ultimate GiftHoward 'Red' Stevens2007-03-097.6513
- LegendsSelf2006-11-175.01
- Pushing the Limit: The Making of Grand PrixSelf2006-03-010.00
- Dust to GlorySelf2005-04-016.816
- The NotebookOlder Noah "Duke"2004-06-257.912,620
- The Land Before Time X: The Great Longneck MigrationPat (voice)2003-12-026.3257
- 8 Simple RulesJim Egan2002-09-176.8206
- Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya SisterhoodShep Walker2002-06-076.1257
- Roughing ItSamuel Clemens2002-03-165.54
- Roughing ItSamuel Clemens2002-03-160.00
- The Making of 'Atlantis: The Lost Empire'Self2002-01-297.33
- First MondayThomas Brankin2002-01-156.52
- The Unbeatable Bruce Lee2001-12-188.44
- Atlantis: The Lost EmpireCommander Lyle Tiberius Rourke (voice)2001-06-027.05,164
- The Last DebateMike Howley2000-11-059.01
- Clint Eastwood: Out of the ShadowsSelf2000-09-277.38
- Space CowboysTank Sullivan2000-08-046.41,539
- God, the Devil and BobGod (voice)2000-03-097.423
- One Special NightRobert Woodward1999-11-286.824
- The Rockford Files: If It Bleeds... It LeadsJim Rockford1999-04-207.65
- Doris Day: It's MagicSelf1998-10-180.00
- LegaleseNorman Keane1998-10-045.110
- The Hidden DimensionGrandpa1998-07-186.73
- TwilightRaymond Hope1998-03-066.1223
- The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden PagodaJim Rockford1997-11-215.67
- Dead SilenceJohn Potter1997-09-225.931
- Big Guns Talk: The Story of the WesternSelf - Host1997-07-277.02
- My Fellow AmericansPresident Matt Douglas1996-12-206.1179
- The Rockford Files: Punishment and CrimeJim Rockford1996-09-186.88
- The Rockford Files: Friends and Foul PlayJim Rockford1996-04-258.05
- The Rockford Files: Godfather Knows BestJim Rockford1996-03-187.76
- The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits...Jim Rockford1996-01-147.88
- Roger Moore: A Matter of ClassSelf (archive footage)1995-11-167.73
- Streets of LaredoCaptain Woodrow Call1995-11-126.328
- The Rockford Files: A Blessing in DisguiseJim Rockford1995-05-147.19
- Wild Bill: Hollywood MaverickSelf1995-01-018.34
- The Rockford Files: I Still Love L.A.Jim Rockford1994-11-276.49
- MaverickMarshal Zane Cooper1994-05-206.91,784
- Breathing LessonsIra Moran1994-02-065.67
- Return to 'The Great Escape'Self1993-12-318.52
- Barbarians at the GateF. Ross Johnson1993-03-206.951
- Fire in the SkyFrank Watters1993-03-126.7710
- The Distinguished GentlemanJeff Johnson1992-12-046.0331
- HBO First Look1992-06-125.612
- Man of the PeopleJim Doyle1991-09-156.52
- Decoration DayAlbert Sidney Finch1990-12-026.910
- My Name Is Bill W.Dr. Robert Smith1989-04-306.522
- I Don't Even Like Apple Pie...Self (Archive Footage)1989-03-040.00
- SunsetWyatt Earp1988-04-295.7111
- PromiseBob Beuhler1986-12-217.36
- American MastersSelf1986-06-237.025
- Murphy's RomanceMurphy Jones1985-12-256.276
- SpaceNorman Grant1985-04-147.73
- The Glitter DomeSgt. Aloysius Mackey1984-11-184.510
- HeartsoundsHarold Lear1984-09-308.03
- TankZack1984-03-165.793
- James Bond: The First 21 YearsSelf1983-05-276.73
- Lily for President?Bret Maverick1982-05-200.00
- Victor/VictoriaKing Marchand1982-04-257.3450
- The Long Summer of George AdamsGeorge Adams1982-01-189.02
- Bret MaverickBret Maverick1981-12-016.28
- The FanJake Berman1981-05-155.957
- Sixty Years of SeductionSelf - Host1981-05-040.00
- HealtHHarry Wolff1980-09-125.418
- The New MaverickBret Maverick1978-09-035.04
- SuperstuntSelf1977-11-170.00
- Laugh-InGuest Performer (uncredited)1977-09-056.67
- The Rockford FilesJim Rockford1974-09-137.6127
- The Castaway CowboyLincoln Costain1974-08-016.730
- The Rockford Files: Backlash of the HunterJim Rockford1974-03-2710.02
- One Little IndianKeyes1973-06-206.326
- They Only Kill Their MastersAbel Marsh1972-11-225.113
- Skin GameQuincy Drew1971-09-306.636
- NicholsSheriff Frank Nichols1971-09-166.33
- Support Your Local GunfighterLatigo1971-05-266.695
- Great PerformancesSelf1971-01-286.125
- A Man Called SledgeLuther Sledge1970-11-146.138
- King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to MemphisSelf (archive footage)1970-03-247.312
- MarlowePhilip Marlowe1969-09-196.193
- Support Your Local Sheriff!Jason McCullough1969-03-267.0203
- The Racing SceneSelf1969-01-017.33
- The Pink JungleBen Morris1968-10-166.97
- How Sweet It Is!Grif1968-08-217.214
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InSelf (uncredited)1968-01-226.836
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InSelf1968-01-226.836
- Hour of the GunMarshal Wyatt Earp1967-11-016.5104
- The Carol Burnett ShowSelf - Guest1967-09-117.769
- Grand PrixPete Aron1966-12-217.3228
- Grand Prix: Challenge of the ChampionsSelf1966-12-218.01
- Mister BuddwingMister Buddwing1966-07-156.115
- Duel at DiabloJess Remsberg1966-06-156.4120
- A Man Could Get KilledWilliam Beddoes1966-03-254.47
- The Art of LoveCasey Barnett1965-06-305.514
- 36 HoursMajor Jefferson F. Pike1964-11-267.076
- The Americanization of EmilyLt. Commander Charles E. Madison1964-10-276.783
- Action on the BeachSelf1964-09-019.01
- Move Over, DarlingNicholas Arden1963-12-196.7102
- The Wheeler DealersHenry Tyroon1963-11-146.322
- A Bob Hope Comedy SpecialSelf1963-09-2710.01
- The Thrill of It AllGerald Boyer1963-07-177.186
- The Great EscapeHendley 'The Scrounger'1963-07-037.92,860
- Boys' Night OutFred Williams1962-06-215.929
- The New March of Dimes Presents: The Scene StealersSelf1962-01-067.01
- The Children's HourJoe Cardin1961-12-197.7413
- Cash McCallCash McCall1960-01-206.315
- Whicker's World1959-03-217.24
- Up PeriscopeLt. J. G. Kenneth M. Braden1959-03-046.335
- 77 Sunset StripSelf1958-10-107.226
- The Western: A Lost TV SpecialSelf1958-06-080.00
- Darby's RangersWilliam Orlando Darby1958-02-126.510
- SayonaraCapt. Mike Bailey1957-12-256.7146
- MaverickBret Maverick1957-09-226.942
- SugarfootBret Maverick (uncredited)1957-09-175.26
- Shoot-Out At Medicine BendSgt. John Maitland1957-05-046.012
- The Girl He Left BehindPreston1956-10-264.56
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreLt. Jim Collins1956-10-056.210
- Toward the UnknownLt. Col. Joe Craven1956-09-275.914
- CheyenneLt. Brad Forsythe1955-09-206.123
- This Is Your LifeSelf1952-10-016.513
- Hallmark Hall of FameBob1951-12-248.88
- Hallmark Hall of FameDr. Robert Holbrook Smith aka Dr. Bob1951-12-248.88
- Hallmark Hall of FameIra Moran1951-12-248.88
- Hallmark Hall of FameAlbert Sidney1951-12-248.88
- What's My Line?Self - Mystery Guest1950-02-027.029