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Also Known As James Scott Bumgarner
Born April 7, 1928 • NormanOklahoma
Died July 19, 2014 (aged 86) • California
Awards And Honors Emmy Award (1977) • Emmy Award (1987): Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special • Emmy Award (1977): Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series • Golden Globe Award (1994): Best Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television • Golden Globe Award (1991): Best Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television • Golden Globe Award (1987): Best Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television • Golden Globe Award (1958): New Star of the Year - Actor
Married To Lois Fleishman Clarke (married 1956)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) "Mister Buddwing" (1966) • "My Fellow Americans" (1996) • "The Children's Hour" (1961) • "The Wheeler Dealers" (1963) • "Laugh-In" (1969–1970) • "HealtH" (1980) • "Man of the People" (1991–1992) • "Victor Victoria" (1982) • "Maverick" (1957–1962) • "Battle for Terra" (2007) • "The Girl He Left Behind" (1956) • "Support Your Local Sheriff!" (1969) • "Sunset" (1988) • "They Only Kill Their Masters" (1972) • "Young Maverick" (1979) • "Boys' Night Out" (1962) • "Sayonara" (1957) • "Nichols" (1971–1972) • "Up Periscope" (1959) • "Chicago Hope" (2000) • "God, the Devil and Bob" (2000) • "Duel at Diablo" (1966) • "Maverick" (1994) • "Move Over, Darling" (1963) • "The Ultimate Gift" (2006) • "Atlantis: The Lost Empire" (2001) • "A Man Called Sledge" (1970) • "77 Sunset Strip" (1959) • "Toward the Unknown" (1956) • "Twilight" (1998) • "The Pink Jungle" (1968) • "A Man Could Get Killed" (1966) • "The Notebook" (2004) • "The Rockford Files" (1974–1980) • "Cheyenne" (1955–1957) • "Alias Jesse James" (1959) • "Grand Prix" (1966) • "Streets of Laredo" (1995) • "The Fan" (1981) • "One Little Indian" (1973) • "8 Simple Rules" (2003–2005) • "The Americanization of Emily" (1964) • "Laugh-In" (1977–1978) • "How Sweet It Is!" (1968) • "Zane Grey Theater" (1956) • "Hour of the Gun" (1967) • "Conflict" (1956–1957) • "Fire in the Sky" (1993) • "Support Your Local Gunfighter" (1971) • "Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood" (2002) • "Murphy's Romance" (1985) • "First Monday" (2002) • "The Distinguished Gentleman" (1992) • "Bret Maverick" (1981–1982) • "Space" (1985) • "The Castaway Cowboy" (1974) • "Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend" (1957) • "The Art of Love" (1965) • "Skin Game" (1971) • "Tank" (1984) • "Cash McCall" (1960) • "36 Hours" (1964) • "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1968) • "Darby's Rangers" (1958) • "Marlowe" (1969) • "The Thrill of It All" (1963) • "Warner Brothers Presents" (1956) • "Space Cowboys" (2000) • "Angel" (1961) • "The Great Escape" (1963)
Movies/Tv Shows (Directed) "The Rockford Files" (1975)

Top Questions

When was James Garner born?
James Garner was born on April 7, 1928.
Is James Garner married?
Lois Fleishman Clarke (married 1956)
Where was James Garner born?
James Garner was born in Norman, Oklahoma, United States.

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