James Stewart

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/james-stewart

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1. When was James Stewart born?May 20, 1908
2. Where was James Stewart born?Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
3. How long is James Stewart?Active in film from 1935 to 1991 (56 years)
4. What is the major awards?Academy Award, AFI Life Achievement Award, Presidential Medal of Freedom
5. What is the notable collaborations?Directors Alfred Hitchcock and Anthony Mann
6. What movies did James Stewart act in?James Stewart starred in 80 films from 1935 to 1991. Some famous ones are "The Philadelphia Story," "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington," "Winchester '73," "The Naked Spur," "Rear Window," and "Vertigo."

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