James Garner (I) (1928–2014) |
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Amiable and handsome James Garner had obtained success in both films and television, often playing variations of the charming anti-hero/con-man persona he first developed in Maverick, the offbeat western TV series that shot him to stardom in the late 1950s. James Garner was born James Scott Bumgarner in Norman, Oklahoma, to Mildred Scott (Meek) and...
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Born:in Norman, Oklahoma, USADied:(age 86) in Brentwood, Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actor (99 credits)
Actor (99 credits)
2010
DC Showcase Original Shorts Collection
(Video)
Shazam (segment "The Return of Black Adam") (voice)
Shazam (segment "The Return of Black Adam") (voice)
2003-2005
8 Simple Rules... for Dating My Teenage Daughter
(TV Series)
Jim Egan / C.J. Barnes
Jim Egan / C.J. Barnes
- Ditch Day
(2005)
... Jim Egan
- Sleepover
(2005)
... Jim Egan
- The Teachers Lounge
(2005)
... Jim Egan
- The After Party
(2005)
... Jim Egan
- C.J.'s Real Dad
(2005)
... Jim Egan
2002
First Monday
(TV Series)
Chief Justice Thomas Brankin
Chief Justice Thomas Brankin
- Family Secrets
(2002)
... Chief Justice Thomas Brankin
- Showdown
(2002)
... Chief Justice Thomas Brankin
- Strip Search
(2002)
... Chief Justice Thomas Brankin
- Unprotected Speech
(2002)
... Chief Justice Thomas Brankin
- Secrets and Lies
(2002)
... Chief Justice Thomas Brankin
2000
God, the Devil and Bob
(TV Series)
God
God
- Bob Gets Involved
(2000)
... God (voice)
- God's Girlfriend
(2000)
... God (voice)
- Bob's Father
(2000)
... God (voice)
- There's Too Much Sex on TV
(2000)
... God (voice)
- Lonely at the Top
(2000)
... God (voice)
2000
Chicago Hope
(TV Series)
Hubert 'Hue' Miller
Hubert 'Hue' Miller
- Have I Got a Deal for You
(2000)
... Hubert 'Hue' Miller
- Everybody's Special at Chicago Hope
(2000)
... Hubert 'Hue' Miller
- Thoughts of You
(2000)
... Hubert 'Hue' Miller
- Miller Time
(2000)
... Hubert 'Hue' Miller
1995
Streets of Laredo
(TV Mini-Series)
Captain Woodrow Call
Captain Woodrow Call
- Episode #1.3
(1995)
... Captain Woodrow Call
- Episode #1.2
(1995)
... Captain Woodrow Call
- Episode #1.1
(1995)
... Captain Woodrow Call
1991-1992
Man of the People
(TV Series)
Councilman Jim Doyle
Councilman Jim Doyle
- The Freeway Issue
(1992)
... Councilman Jim Doyle
- Mr. Doyle Goes to Vegas: Part 2
(1991)
... Councilman Jim Doyle
- Mr. Doyle Goes to Vegas: Part 1
(1991)
... Councilman Jim Doyle
- Kid of the People
(1991)
... Councilman Jim Doyle
- Sleeping with the Enemy
(1991)
... Councilman Jim Doyle
1985
Space
(TV Mini-Series)
Sen. Norman Grant
Sen. Norman Grant
- Part V
(1985)
... Sen. Norman Grant
- Part IV
(1985)
... Sen. Norman Grant
- Part III
(1985)
... Sen. Norman Grant
- Part II
(1985)
... Sen. Norman Grant
- Part I
(1985)
... Sen. Norman Grant
1981-1982
Bret Maverick
(TV Series)
Bret Maverick
Bret Maverick
- The Hidalgo Thing
(1982)
... Bret Maverick
- The Rattlesnake Brigade
(1982)
... Bret Maverick
- Faith, Hope and Clarity: Part 2
(1982)
... Bret Maverick
- Faith, Hope and Clarity: Part 1
(1982)
... Bret Maverick
- The Eight Swords of Dyrus and Other Illusions of Grandeur
(1982)
... Bret Maverick
1974-1980
The Rockford Files
(TV Series)
Jim Rockford
Jim Rockford
- Deadlock in Parma
(1980)
... Jim Rockford
- Just a Coupla Guys
(1979)
... Jim Rockford
- The Big Cheese
(1979)
... Jim Rockford
- No Fault Affair
(1979)
... Jim Rockford
- The Hawaiian Headache
(1979)
... Jim Rockford
1977-1978
Laugh-In
(TV Series)
Guest Performer
Guest Performer
- Episode #1.6
(1978)
... Guest Performer
- Episode #1.3
(1977)
... Guest Performer
- Episode #1.1
(1977)
... Guest Performer
1971-1972
Nichols
(TV Series)
Sheriff Frank Nichols
Sheriff Frank Nichols
- Bertha
(1972)
... Sheriff Frank Nichols
- All in the Family
(1972)
... Sheriff Frank Nichols
- Wonder Fizz Flies Again
(1972)
... Sheriff Frank Nichols
- Man's Best Enemy
(1972)
... Sheriff Frank Nichols
- Fight of the Century
(1972)
... Sheriff Frank Nichols
1969-1970
Laugh-In
(TV Series)
Guest Performer
Guest Performer
- Guest Starring James Garner For the Second Time
(1970)
... Guest Performer
- Guest Starring James Garner
(1969)
... Guest Performer
- Guest Starring Tiny Tim
(1969)
... Guest Performer (uncredited)
1968
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
(TV Series)
Fletcher Christian
Fletcher Christian
- Episode dated 2 January 1968
(1968)
... Fletcher Christian
1957-1962
Maverick
(TV Series)
Bret Maverick / Beau 'Pappy' Maverick
Bret Maverick / Beau 'Pappy' Maverick
- The Troubled Heir
(1962)
... Bret Maverick (credit only)
- The Maverick Line
(1960)
... Bret Maverick
- Greenbacks, Unlimited
(1960)
... Bret Maverick
- The Misfortune Teller
(1960)
... Bret Maverick
- The Resurrection of Joe November
(1960)
... Bret Maverick
1955-1957
Cheyenne
(TV Series)
Willis Peake / Bret / Lt. Lee Rogers / ...
Willis Peake / Bret / Lt. Lee Rogers / ...
- War Party
(1957)
... Willis Peake
- The Last Train West
(1956)
... Bret
- Decision
(1956)
... Lt. Lee Rogers
- Mountain Fortress
(1955)
... Lt. Brad Forsythe
1956-1957
Conflict
(TV Series)
Red Donnelly / Jim Curtis
Red Donnelly / Jim Curtis
- Girl on the Subway
(1957)
- Man from 1997
(1956)
... Red Donnelly
- The People Against McQuade
(1956)
... Jim Curtis
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(1955-56) Stage: Appeared in "The Caine Mutiny Court Martial" US national touring company, James Garner portrayed the role of Lt. Stephen Maryk (in Garner's first speaking role, with Garner participating in the national tour for three months), with Charles Laughton (who directed the Broadway production) taking over the role of ... See more »Publicity Listings:
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6' 1½" (1.87 m)
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