Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film producer, Military personnel, Television producer, Actor
Birthday
(Saturday)
Died
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Political Party
Democratic Party
Languages
English
Children
2 children
Sibling
Jack Garner
Residences
Los Angeles, Norman
Education
Hollywood High School, Norman High School, University of Oklahoma
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Latin < Ancient Greek < Hebrew (יַעֲקֹב)
Popularity
Tier A -- 129,749 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 48 years (1956-2004)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 27
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Year context
Born in 1928 -- Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin; Calvin Coolidge was US president
Year 1928 →
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19
Notable
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Innovation
10
Giving
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Sustainability
100
Cultural Uplift
60
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Filmography (50)
The Notebook
Duke
8 Simple Rules
Jim Egan
First Monday
TV Series
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
Film
Atlantis: The Lost Empire
Commander Lyle Tiberius Rourke (voice)
The Escape
Hendley 'The Scrounger'
The Last Debate
Film
Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey
Film
Twilight
Raymond Hope
Legalese
Film
AWARDS (16)
B
TCA Career Achievement Award
2010
WON
G
Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award
2005
WON
B
Off-road Motorsports Hall of Fame
1978
WON
G
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
1977
WON
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).
Connections (3)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was James Garner?
James Garner was born on and passed away on at the age of 86.
Where was James Garner born?
James Garner was born in Norman, Oklahoma, USA.
What movies or shows has James Garner been in?
James Garner has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Notebook (2004), 8 Simple Rules (2002), First Monday (2002), Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002), Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001).
What is James Garner known for?
James Garner is primarily known as an actor. James Scott Garner (né Bumgarner; April 7, 1928 – July 19, 2014) was an American actor, producer, and voice artist. He starred in several television…
Where can I find more information about James Garner?
You can find more about James Garner on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
