JAMES GARNER
James Garner
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: April 7, 1928
Deathday: July 19, 2014
Place of Birth: Norman, Oklahoma, USA
Biography
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
Starring
2020·
DisclosureKing Marchand (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self - Actor (archive footage)
Shazam (segment "The Return of Black Adam") (voice)
Shazam (voice)
Self
2007·
The Ultimate GiftHoward 'Red' Stevens
2007·
BrandoSelf (archive footage)
2007·
Battle for TerraDoron (voice)
2006·
LegendsSelf
2005·
Dust to GlorySelf
2004·
The NotebookDuke
Pat (voice)
2002·
8 Simple RulesJim Egan
2002·
Century of Country2002·
First MondayThomas Brankin
2002·
Roughing ItSamuel Clemens
Shep Walker
Commander Lyle Tiberius Rourke (voice)
God (voice)
2000·
The Last DebateMike Howley
Self
2000·
Space CowboysTank Sullivan
Jim Rockford
1999·
One Special NightRobert Woodward
1998·
The Hidden DimensionGrandpa
Self
1998·
LegaleseNorman Keane
1998·
TwilightRaymond Hope
1997·
The ViewSelf
Jim Rockford
1997·
Dead SilenceJohn Potter
Self - Host
Jim Rockford
Jim Rockford
Jim Rockford
Jim Rockford
1996·
My Fellow AmericansPresident Matt Douglas
1995·
Streets of LaredoCaptain Woodrow Call
Self
Self (archive footage)
Jim Rockford
1994·
Chicago HopeHubert 'Hue' Miller
1994·
Breathing LessonsIra Moran
Jim Rockford
1994·
MaverickMarshal Zane Cooper
Self - Guest
Self
1993·
Fire in the SkyFrank Watters
F. Ross Johnson
1992·
HBO First LookJeff Johnson
1991·
Man of the PeopleJim Doyle
1990·
Decoration DayAlbert Sidney Finch
1989·
My Name Is Bill W.Dr. Robert Smith
1988·
SunsetWyatt Earp
1986·
American MastersSelf
1986·
PromiseBob Beuhler
1985·
SpaceNorman Grant
1985·
Murphy's RomanceMurphy Jones
1984·
HeartsoundsHarold Lear
1984·
The Glitter DomeSgt. Aloysius Mackey
1984·
TankZack
1983·
HartySelf
Self
George Adams
1982·
Lily for President?Bret Maverick
1982·
Victor/VictoriaKing Marchand
1981·
Bret MaverickBret Maverick
Self - Host
1981·
The FanJake Berman
1980·
HealtHHarry Wolff
1978·
The New MaverickBret Maverick
1977·
Laugh-InGuest Performer (uncredited)
1974·
The Rockford FilesJim Rockford
1974·
The Castaway CowboyLincoln Costain
Jim Rockford
1973·
One Little IndianKeyes
Abel Marsh
1971·
Once Upon a WheelSelf
1971·
Great PerformancesSelf
1971·
NicholsSheriff Frank Nichols
Latigo
1971·
Skin GameQuincy Drew
Self (archive footage)
1970·
A Man Called SledgeLuther Sledge
1969·
The Racing SceneSelf
Jason McCullough
1969·
MarlowePhilip Marlowe
Self, Self (uncredited)
1968·
The Dick Cavett ShowSelf - Guest
1968·
How Sweet It Is!Grif
1968·
The Pink JungleBen Morris
Self - Guest
1967·
Hour of the GunMarshal Wyatt Earp
William Beddoes
1966·
Mister BuddwingMister Buddwing
1966·
Grand PrixPete Aron
1966·
Duel at DiabloJess Remsberg
1965·
The Art of LoveCasey Barnett
1964·
Action on the BeachSelf
1964·
36 HoursMajor Jefferson F. Pike
Lt. Commander Charles E. Madison
Self
1963·
The Wheeler DealersHenry Tyroon
1963·
The Thrill of It AllGerald Boyer
1963·
The Great EscapeHendley 'The Scrounger'
1963·
Move Over, DarlingNicholas Arden
Self
1962·
Boys' Night OutFred Williams
1961·
The Children's HourJoe Cardin
1960·
Cash McCallCash McCall
1959·
Up PeriscopeLt. J. G. Kenneth M. Braden
1958·
77 Sunset StripSelf
Self
1958·
Darby's RangersWilliam Orlando Darby
1957·
SugarfootBret Maverick (uncredited)
1957·
MaverickBret Maverick
Sgt. John Maitland
1957·
SayonaraCapt. Mike Bailey
1956·
ConflictLt. Jim Collins
Self
Preston
1956·
Toward the UnknownLt. Col. Joe Craven
1955·
CheyenneLt. Brad Forsythe
1953·
The OscarsSelf
1952·
This Is Your LifeSelf
Dr. Robert Holbrook Smith aka Dr. Bob, Albert Sidney, Ira Moran, Bob
1950·
What's My Line?Self - Mystery Guest
1950·
The Bob Hope ShowSelf
1948·
BambiSelf
1944·
Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Presenter, Self - Nominee
Production
1989·
My Name Is Bill W.Executive Producer
1986·
PromiseExecutive Producer
Executive Producer
1976·
Scott FreeExecutive Producer
1974·
The Rockford FilesDirector
1974·
SidekicksExecutive Producer
1971·
Skin GameExecutive Producer
Executive Producer
1969·
MarloweExecutive Producer
1969·
The Racing SceneProducer
Executive Producer
1968·
How Sweet It Is!Executive Producer
1968·
The Pink JungleExecutive Producer
1966·
Mister BuddwingExecutive Producer
1966·
Duel at DiabloProducer
1966·
Grand PrixExecutive Producer
Executive Producer
1965·
The Art of LoveProducer
1964·
36 HoursExecutive Producer