James Stewart Height, Weight, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography
| James Stewart Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 3 in |
| Weight | 83 kg |
| Date of Birth | May 20, 1908 |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Date of Death | July 2, 1997 |
James Stewart was an American actor and military officer who is hailed as one of the most prominent actors in film history who played a variety of critically acclaimed characters in several films like The Philadelphia Story, It’s a Wonderful Life, The Glenn Miller Story, Anatomy of a Murder, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Two Rode Together, Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation, Vertigo, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, and Harvey.
Born Name
James Maitland Stewart
Nick Name
Jimmy Stewart, Jim Stewart
Age
He was born on May 20, 1908.
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Died
He passed away on July 2, 1997, at the age of 89 after suffering from a pulmonary embolism in Beverly Hills, California, United States.
Resting Place
Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, United States
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Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States
Nationality
Education
James Stewart studied attended Mercersburg Academy and Princeton University.
Occupation
Actor, Military Officer, Pilot
Family
- Father – Alexander Maitland Stewart (Ran the J.M. Stewart and Company Hardware Store; 1872-1961)
- Mother – Elizabeth Ruth (née Jackson) (Pianist; 1874-1953)
- Siblings – Mary Wilson (Younger Sister; 1912-1977), Virginia Kelly (Younger Sister; 1914-1972)
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft 3 in or 190.5 cm
Weight
83 kg or 183 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
James Stewart had dated –
- Yvonne De Carlo
- Janet Gaynor
- Phyllis Brooks
- Sonja Henie
- Norma Shearer
- Kay Aldridge
- Dinah Shore
- Hedy Lamarr
- Carole Lombard
- Virginia Bruce
- Lynn Remar
- Simone Simon
- Mitzi Green
- Barbara Stanwyck
- Ilona Massey
- Olivia de Havilland
- Shirley Ross
- Margaret Sullavan (1932-1933)
- Jean Harlow (1935-1936)
- Wendy Barrie (1936)
- Eleanor Powell (1936)
- Katharine Hepburn (1938-1939)
- Joan Crawford (1938)
- Loretta Young (1939)
- Mary Beth Hughes (1939)
- Claudette Colbert (1939)
- Marlene Dietrich (1939)
- Rita Hayworth (1939) – Rumor
- Rosalind Russell (1940)
- Lana Turner (1940-1941)
- Ginger Rogers (1938-1941)
- Dolores Moran (1943)
- Martha Vickers (1945)
- Anita Colby (1945-1948)
- Dorothy Lamour (1947-1948)
- Ellen Ross (1947)
- Dorothy Ford (1947)
- Joan Fontaine (1948)
- Myrna Dell (1948)
- Gloria Hatrick McLean (1948-1994) – He married actress and model, Gloria Hatrick McLean, on August 9, 1949, and they were blessed with twin daughters, Judy and Kelly, on May 7, 1951. He also adopted Gloria’s 2 sons from her previous marriage. The duo remained together until Gloria’s death in 1994.
Race / Ethnicity
White
James Stewart had Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, Irish, and English roots.
Hair Color
Dark Brown (Natural)
With the passage of time, his hair had turned gray and then white.
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Towering height
- Soft-spoken and polite demeanor
Brand Endorsements
He had done endorsement work for Firestone Tires, Campbell’s Soup, etc.
James Stewart’s Favorite Things
- Film Of His Own – It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
Source – IMDb
James Stewart’s Facts
- He was diagnosed with PTSD.
- In 1983, he underwent surgery for skin cancer.
- James Stewart was ranked #10 in “The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time” list issued by Empire (UK) magazine in October 1997.
- Since he remained unmarried even in his early 40s, he was called “The Great American Bachelor” by the media.
- In October 1940, he was drafted into the United States Army. However, in his first attempt, he was rejected as he was underweight.
- He also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1708 Vine Street.
- An award was also started in his memory in 1999 titled “The Jimmy Stewart Memorial Crystal Heart Award” which is given to best student filmmakers.
- Even an airport in Pennsylvania was also named in his honor – Indiana County-Jimmy Stewart Airport.
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