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James Garner

Bio: James Garner (born James Scott 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)
Born: Sat, Apr 07 1928
Birthplace: Norman, Oklahoma, USA

Death: Sat, Jul 19 2014
James Garner is 86 years old
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Poster of Disclosure
Disclosure
James Garner would have been no older than
86 in Disclosure
as 'King Marchand (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jun 19 2020
Poster of Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans
Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans
James Garner would have been no older than
86 in Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, May 16 2015
Poster of Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire
Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire
James Garner would have been no older than
86 in Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire
as 'Self - Actor (archive footage)'.
Sat, Sep 20 2014
Poster of Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam
Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam
James Garner was
82 in Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam
as 'Shazam (voice)'.
Tue, Nov 16 2010
Poster of DC Showcase Original Shorts Collection
DC Showcase Original Shorts Collection
James Garner was
82 in DC Showcase Original Shorts Collection
as 'Shazam (segment "The Return of Black Adam") (voice)'.
Tue, Nov 09 2010
Poster of Doris Day: Virgin Territory
Doris Day: Virgin Territory
James Garner was
79 in Doris Day: Virgin Territory
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 11 2007
Poster of Battle for Terra
Battle for Terra
James Garner was
79 in Battle for Terra
as 'Doron (voice)'.
Thu, Sep 06 2007
Poster of The Ultimate Gift
The Ultimate Gift
James Garner was
78 in The Ultimate Gift
as 'Howard 'Red' Stevens'.
Fri, Mar 09 2007
Poster of Pushing the Limit : The Making of Grand Prix
Pushing the Limit : The Making of Grand Prix
James Garner was
77 in Pushing the Limit : The Making of Grand Prix
Wed, Mar 01 2006
Poster of Dust to Glory
Dust to Glory
James Garner was
76 in Dust to Glory
as 'Self'.
Fri, Apr 01 2005
Poster of The Notebook
The Notebook
James Garner was
76 in The Notebook
as 'Duke'.
Fri, Jun 25 2004
Poster of The Land Before Time X: The Great Longneck Migration
The Land Before Time X: The Great Longneck Migration
James Garner was
75 in The Land Before Time X: The Great Longneck Migration
as 'Pat (voice)'.
Tue, Dec 02 2003
Poster of Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
James Garner was
74 in Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
as 'Shep Walker'.
Fri, Jun 07 2002
Poster of Roughing It
Roughing It
James Garner was
73 in Roughing It
as 'Samuel Clemens'.
Sat, Mar 16 2002
Poster of The Making of 'Atlantis: The Lost Empire'
The Making of 'Atlantis: The Lost Empire'
James Garner was
73 in The Making of 'Atlantis: The Lost Empire'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 29 2002
Poster of Atlantis: The Lost Empire
Atlantis: The Lost Empire
James Garner was
73 in Atlantis: The Lost Empire
as 'Commander Lyle Tiberius Rourke (voice)'.
Sat, Jun 02 2001
Poster of The Last Debate
The Last Debate
James Garner was
72 in The Last Debate
as 'Mike Howley'.
Sun, Nov 05 2000
Poster of Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey
Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey
James Garner was
72 in Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey
as 'Marlowe (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Sun, Oct 22 2000
Poster of Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows
Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows
James Garner was
72 in Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows
as 'Self'.
Wed, Sep 27 2000
Poster of Space Cowboys
Space Cowboys
James Garner was
72 in Space Cowboys
as 'Tank Sullivan'.
Fri, Aug 04 2000
Poster of One Special Night
One Special Night
James Garner was
71 in One Special Night
as 'Robert Woodward'.
Sun, Nov 28 1999
Poster of The Rockford Files: If It Bleeds... It Leads
The Rockford Files: If It Bleeds... It Leads
James Garner was
71 in The Rockford Files: If It Bleeds... It Leads
as 'Jim Rockford'.
Tue, Apr 20 1999
Poster of Doris Day: It's Magic
Doris Day: It's Magic
James Garner was
70 in Doris Day: It's Magic
as 'Self'.
Sun, Oct 18 1998
Poster of Legalese
Legalese
James Garner was
70 in Legalese
as 'Norman Keane'.
Sun, Oct 04 1998
Poster of Bruce Lee: In His Own Words
Bruce Lee: In His Own Words
James Garner was
70 in Bruce Lee: In His Own Words
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Jul 01 1998
Poster of Twilight
Twilight
James Garner was
69 in Twilight
as 'Raymond Hope'.
Fri, Mar 06 1998
Poster of The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden Pagoda
The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden Pagoda
James Garner was
69 in The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden Pagoda
as 'Jim Rockford'.
Fri, Nov 21 1997
Poster of Dead Silence
Dead Silence
James Garner was
69 in Dead Silence
as 'John Potter'.
Mon, Sep 22 1997
Poster of Big Guns Talk: The Story of the Western
Big Guns Talk: The Story of the Western
James Garner was
69 in Big Guns Talk: The Story of the Western
as 'Self - Host'.
Sun, Jul 27 1997
Poster of My Fellow Americans
My Fellow Americans
James Garner was
68 in My Fellow Americans
as 'President Matt Douglas'.
Fri, Dec 20 1996
Poster of The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime
The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime
James Garner was
68 in The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime
as 'Jim Rockford'.
Wed, Sep 18 1996
Poster of The Rockford Files: Friends and Foul Play
The Rockford Files: Friends and Foul Play
James Garner was
68 in The Rockford Files: Friends and Foul Play
as 'Jim Rockford'.
Thu, Apr 25 1996
Poster of The Rockford Files: Godfather Knows Best
The Rockford Files: Godfather Knows Best
James Garner was
67 in The Rockford Files: Godfather Knows Best
as 'Jim Rockford'.
Mon, Mar 18 1996
Poster of The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits...
The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits...
James Garner was
67 in The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits...
as 'Jim Rockford'.
Sun, Jan 14 1996
Poster of Roger Moore: A Matter Of Class
Roger Moore: A Matter Of Class
James Garner was
67 in Roger Moore: A Matter Of Class
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Nov 16 1995
Poster of The Rockford Files: A Blessing in Disguise
The Rockford Files: A Blessing in Disguise
James Garner was
67 in The Rockford Files: A Blessing in Disguise
as 'Jim Rockford'.
Sun, May 14 1995
Poster of The Rockford Files: I Still Love L.A.
The Rockford Files: I Still Love L.A.
James Garner was
66 in The Rockford Files: I Still Love L.A.
as 'Jim Rockford'.
Sun, Nov 27 1994
Poster of Maverick
Maverick
James Garner was
66 in Maverick
as 'Marshal Zane Cooper'.
Fri, May 20 1994
Poster of Breathing Lessons
Breathing Lessons
James Garner was
65 in Breathing Lessons
as 'Ira Moran'.
Sun, Feb 06 1994
Poster of Return to 'The Great Escape'
Return to 'The Great Escape'
James Garner was
65 in Return to 'The Great Escape'
as 'Self'.
Fri, Dec 31 1993
Poster of Barbarians at the Gate
Barbarians at the Gate
James Garner was
64 in Barbarians at the Gate
as 'F. Ross Johnson'.
Sat, Mar 20 1993
Poster of Fire in the Sky
Fire in the Sky
James Garner was
64 in Fire in the Sky
as 'Frank Watters'.
Fri, Mar 12 1993
Poster of The Distinguished Gentleman
The Distinguished Gentleman
James Garner was
64 in The Distinguished Gentleman
as 'Jeff Johnson'.
Fri, Dec 04 1992
Poster of Decoration Day
Decoration Day
James Garner was
62 in Decoration Day
as 'Albert Sidney Finch'.
Sun, Dec 02 1990
Poster of My Name Is Bill W.
My Name Is Bill W.
James Garner was
61 in My Name Is Bill W.
as 'Dr. Robert Smith'.
Sun, Apr 30 1989
Poster of Sunset
Sunset
James Garner was
60 in Sunset
as 'Wyatt Earp'.
Fri, Apr 29 1988
Poster of Promise
Promise
James Garner was
58 in Promise
as 'Bob Beuhler'.
Sun, Dec 21 1986
Poster of Murphy's Romance
Murphy's Romance
James Garner was
57 in Murphy's Romance
as 'Murphy Jones'.
Wed, Dec 25 1985
Poster of The Glitter Dome
The Glitter Dome
James Garner was
56 in The Glitter Dome
as 'Sgt. Aloysius Mackey'.
Sun, Nov 18 1984
Poster of Heartsounds
Heartsounds
James Garner was
56 in Heartsounds
as 'Harold Lear'.
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Tank
Tank
James Garner was
55 in Tank
as 'Zack'.
Fri, Mar 16 1984
Poster of Lily for President?
Lily for President?
James Garner was
54 in Lily for President?
as 'Bret Maverick'.
Thu, May 20 1982
Poster of Victor/Victoria
Victor/Victoria
James Garner was
54 in Victor/Victoria
as 'King Marchand'.
Sun, Apr 25 1982
Poster of The Long Summer of George Adams
The Long Summer of George Adams
James Garner was
53 in The Long Summer of George Adams
as 'George Adams'.
Mon, Jan 18 1982
Poster of The Fan
The Fan
James Garner was
53 in The Fan
as 'Jake Berman'.
Fri, May 15 1981
Poster of Sixty Years of Seduction
Sixty Years of Seduction
James Garner was
53 in Sixty Years of Seduction
as 'Self - Host'.
Mon, May 04 1981
Poster of HealtH
HealtH
James Garner was
52 in HealtH
as 'Harry Wolff'.
Fri, Sep 12 1980
Poster of The New Maverick
The New Maverick
James Garner was
50 in The New Maverick
as 'Bret Maverick'.
Sun, Sep 03 1978
Poster of The Castaway Cowboy
The Castaway Cowboy
James Garner was
46 in The Castaway Cowboy
as 'Lincoln Costain'.
Thu, Aug 01 1974
Poster of The Rockford Files
The Rockford Files
James Garner was
45 in The Rockford Files
as 'Jim Rockford'.
Sun, Mar 24 1974
Poster of One Little Indian
One Little Indian
James Garner was
45 in One Little Indian
as 'Keyes'.
Wed, Jun 20 1973
Poster of They Only Kill Their Masters
They Only Kill Their Masters
James Garner was
44 in They Only Kill Their Masters
as 'Abel Marsh'.
Wed, Nov 22 1972
Poster of Skin Game
Skin Game
James Garner was
43 in Skin Game
as 'Quincy Drew'.
Thu, Sep 30 1971
Poster of Support Your Local Gunfighter
Support Your Local Gunfighter
James Garner was
43 in Support Your Local Gunfighter
as 'Latigo'.
Wed, May 26 1971
Poster of A Man Called Sledge
A Man Called Sledge
James Garner was
42 in A Man Called Sledge
as 'Luther Sledge'.
Sat, Nov 14 1970
Poster of King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
James Garner was
41 in King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Mar 24 1970
Poster of Marlowe
Marlowe
James Garner was
41 in Marlowe
as 'Philip Marlowe'.
Fri, Sep 19 1969
Poster of Support Your Local Sheriff!
Support Your Local Sheriff!
James Garner was
40 in Support Your Local Sheriff!
as 'Jason McCullough'.
Wed, Mar 26 1969
Poster of The Racing Scene
The Racing Scene
James Garner was
40 in The Racing Scene
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of The Pink Jungle
The Pink Jungle
James Garner was
40 in The Pink Jungle
as 'Ben Morris'.
Wed, Oct 16 1968
Poster of How Sweet It Is!
How Sweet It Is!
James Garner was
40 in How Sweet It Is!
as 'Grif'.
Wed, Aug 21 1968
Poster of Hour of the Gun
Hour of the Gun
James Garner was
39 in Hour of the Gun
as 'Wyatt Earp'.
Wed, Nov 01 1967
Poster of Grand Prix: Challenge of the Champions
Grand Prix: Challenge of the Champions
James Garner was
38 in Grand Prix: Challenge of the Champions
as 'Self'.
Wed, Dec 21 1966
Poster of Grand Prix
Grand Prix
James Garner was
38 in Grand Prix
as 'Pete Aron'.
Wed, Dec 21 1966
Poster of Mister Buddwing
Mister Buddwing
James Garner was
38 in Mister Buddwing
as 'Mister Buddwing'.
Fri, Jul 15 1966
Poster of Duel at Diablo
Duel at Diablo
James Garner was
38 in Duel at Diablo
as 'Jess Remsberg'.
Wed, Jun 15 1966
Poster of A Man Could Get Killed
A Man Could Get Killed
James Garner was
37 in A Man Could Get Killed
as 'William Beddoes'.
Fri, Mar 25 1966
Poster of The Art of Love
The Art of Love
James Garner was
37 in The Art of Love
as 'Casey Barnett'.
Wed, Jun 30 1965
Poster of 36 Hours
36 Hours
James Garner was
36 in 36 Hours
as 'Major Jefferson F. Pike'.
Thu, Nov 26 1964
Poster of The Americanization of Emily
The Americanization of Emily
James Garner was
36 in The Americanization of Emily
as 'Lt. Commander Charles E. Madison'.
Tue, Oct 27 1964
Poster of Action on the Beach
Action on the Beach
James Garner was
36 in Action on the Beach
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 01 1964
Poster of Move Over, Darling
Move Over, Darling
James Garner was
35 in Move Over, Darling
as 'Nicholas Arden'.
Thu, Dec 19 1963
Poster of The Wheeler Dealers
The Wheeler Dealers
James Garner was
35 in The Wheeler Dealers
as 'Henry Tyroon'.
Thu, Nov 14 1963
Poster of The Thrill of It All
The Thrill of It All
James Garner was
35 in The Thrill of It All
as 'Dr. Gerald R. Boyer'.
Wed, Jul 17 1963
Poster of The Great Escape
The Great Escape
James Garner was
35 in The Great Escape
as 'Hendley 'The Scrounger''.
Wed, Jul 03 1963
Poster of Boys' Night Out
Boys' Night Out
James Garner was
34 in Boys' Night Out
as 'Fred Williams'.
Thu, Jun 21 1962
Poster of The New March of Dimes Presents: The Scene Stealers
The New March of Dimes Presents: The Scene Stealers
James Garner was
33 in The New March of Dimes Presents: The Scene Stealers
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 06 1962
Poster of The Children's Hour
The Children's Hour
James Garner was
33 in The Children's Hour
as 'Joe Cardin'.
Tue, Dec 19 1961
Poster of Cash McCall
Cash McCall
James Garner was
31 in Cash McCall
as 'Cash McCall'.
Wed, Jan 20 1960
Poster of Up Periscope
Up Periscope
James Garner was
30 in Up Periscope
as 'Lt. J. G. Kenneth M. Braden'.
Wed, Mar 04 1959
Poster of Darby's Rangers
Darby's Rangers
James Garner was
29 in Darby's Rangers
as 'William Orlando Darby'.
Wed, Feb 12 1958
Poster of Sayonara
Sayonara
James Garner was
29 in Sayonara
as 'Capt. Mike Bailey'.
Wed, Dec 25 1957
Poster of Bombers B-52
Bombers B-52
James Garner was
29 in Bombers B-52
as 'Anchor - Search and Rescue Operation'.
Fri, Nov 22 1957
Poster of Shoot-Out At Medicine Bend
Shoot-Out At Medicine Bend
James Garner was
29 in Shoot-Out At Medicine Bend
as 'John Maitland'.
Sat, May 04 1957
Poster of The Girl He Left Behind
The Girl He Left Behind
James Garner was
28 in The Girl He Left Behind
as 'Preston'.
Fri, Oct 26 1956
Poster of Toward the Unknown
Toward the Unknown
James Garner was
28 in Toward the Unknown
as 'Lt. Col. Joe Craven'.
Thu, Sep 27 1956

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Legends
Legends
James Garner was
78+ in Legends
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 17 2006
Poster of 8 Simple Rules... for Dating My Teenage Daughter
8 Simple Rules... for Dating My Teenage Daughter
James Garner was
74+ in 8 Simple Rules... for Dating My Teenage Daughter
as 'Jim Egan'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 2002
Poster of First Monday
First Monday
James Garner was
73+ in First Monday
as 'Chief Justice Thomas Brankin'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 15 2002
Poster of Century of Country
Century of Country
James Garner was
73+ in Century of Country
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of God, the Devil and Bob
God, the Devil and Bob
James Garner was
71+ in God, the Devil and Bob
as 'God (voice)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 09 2000
Poster of The View
The View
James Garner was
69+ in The View
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Streets of Laredo
Streets of Laredo
James Garner was
67+ in Streets of Laredo
as 'Captain Woodrow Call'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 12 1995
Poster of Chicago Hope
Chicago Hope
James Garner was
66+ in Chicago Hope
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1994
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
James Garner was
65+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of HBO First Look
HBO First Look
James Garner was
64+ in HBO First Look
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 12 1992
Poster of Man of the People
Man of the People
James Garner was
63+ in Man of the People
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1991
Poster of American Masters
American Masters
James Garner was
58+ in American Masters
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 23 1986
Poster of Space
Space
James Garner was
57+ in Space
as 'Norman Grant'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 14 1985
Poster of Harty
Harty
James Garner was
55+ in Harty
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1983
Poster of Bret Maverick
Bret Maverick
James Garner was
53+ in Bret Maverick
as 'Bret Maverick'.
First Air Date
Tue, Dec 01 1981
Poster of Laugh-In
Laugh-In
James Garner was
49+ in Laugh-In
as 'Guest Performer'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1977
Poster of The Rockford Files
The Rockford Files
James Garner was
46+ in The Rockford Files
as 'Jim Rockford'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of The American Film Institute Salute to ...
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
James Garner was
44+ in The American Film Institute Salute to ...
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 02 1973
Poster of Nichols
Nichols
James Garner was
43+ in Nichols
as 'Sheriff Frank Nichols'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1971
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
James Garner was
42+ in Great Performances
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
James Garner was
40+ in The Dick Cavett Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of The Carol Burnett Show
The Carol Burnett Show
James Garner was
39+ in The Carol Burnett Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967
Poster of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
James Garner was
39+ in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
James Garner was
34+ in The Merv Griffin Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
James Garner was
34+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of 77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
James Garner was
30+ in 77 Sunset Strip
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Poster of Maverick
Maverick
James Garner was
29+ in Maverick
as 'Bret Maverick'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1957
Poster of Sugarfoot
Sugarfoot
James Garner was
29+ in Sugarfoot
as 'Bret Maverick (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1957
Poster of Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
James Garner was
28+ in Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
as 'Lt. Jim Collins'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
James Garner was
28+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of Conflict
Conflict
James Garner was
28+ in Conflict
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 1956
Poster of Cheyenne
Cheyenne
James Garner was
27+ in Cheyenne
as 'Lt. Brad Forsythe'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
James Garner was
24+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of This Is Your Life
This Is Your Life
James Garner was
24+ in This Is Your Life
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
James Garner was
23+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
as 'Bob, Dr. Robert Holbrook Smith aka Dr. Bob, Albert Sidney, Ira Moran'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of The Bob Hope Show
The Bob Hope Show
James Garner was
22+ in The Bob Hope Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
James Garner was
21+ in What's My Line?
as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of Bambi Awards
Bambi Awards
James Garner was
19+ in Bambi Awards
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 1948