7.9
Movie
Acting
James Garner
- Born
- Died
- (aged 86)
- Birthplace
- Norman, Oklahoma, USA
- Credits
- 148 titles
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).
Signature work
Known For
7.9
Movie
7.1
Movie
Atlantis: The Lost Empire
7.9
Movie
The Great Escape
6.9
Movie
Maverick
6.4
Movie
Space Cowboys
7.0
Movie
Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam
6.7
Movie
Fire in the Sky
7.7
Movie
The Ultimate Gift
7.3
Movie
Victor/Victoria
7.7
Movie
The Children's Hour
6.0
Movie
The Distinguished Gentleman
6.1
Movie
Battle for Terra
6.0
Movie
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
6.3
Movie
The Land Before Time X: The Great Longneck Migration
7.3
Movie
Grand Prix
6.1
Movie
Twilight
6.8
TV
8 Simple Rules
6.9
Movie
Support Your Local Sheriff!
Acting credits 145
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Disclosure Film | King Marchand (archive footage) |
| 2015 | Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2014 | Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire Film | Self - Actor (archive footage) |
| 2010 | Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam Film | Shazam (voice) |
| 2010 | DC Showcase Original Shorts Collection Film | Shazam (segment "The Return of Black Adam") (voice) |
| 2008 | Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon Film | Self (archive) |
| 2007 | Doris Day: Virgin Territory Film | Self |
| 2007 | Battle for Terra Film | Doron (voice) |
| 2007 | Brando Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2007 | The Ultimate Gift Film | Howard 'Red' Stevens |
| 2006 | Legends TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2006 | Pushing the Limit: The Making of Grand Prix Film | Self |
| 2005 | Dust to Glory Film | Self |
| 2004 | The Notebook Film | Older Noah 'Duke' |
| 2003 | The Land Before Time X: The Great Longneck Migration Film | Pat (voice) |
| 2002 | 8 Simple Rules TV | Jim Egan (43 ep) |
| 2002 | Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood Film | Shep Walker |
| 2002 | Roughing It Film | Samuel Clemens |
| 2002 | Roughing It TV | Samuel Clemens (2 ep) |
| 2002 | The Making of 'Atlantis: The Lost Empire' Film | Self |
| 2002 | First Monday TV | Thomas Brankin (13 ep) |
| 2002 | Century of Country TV | (13 ep) |
| 2001 | The Unbeatable Bruce Lee Film | |
| 2001 | Atlantis: The Lost Empire Film | Rourke (voice) |
| 2000 | The Last Debate Film | Mike Howley |
| 2000 | Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows Film | Self |
| 2000 | Space Cowboys Film | Tank Sullivan |
| 2000 | God, the Devil and Bob TV | God (voice) (13 ep) |
| 1999 | One Special Night Film | Robert Woodward |
| 1999 | The Rockford Files: If It Bleeds... It Leads Film | Jim Rockford |
| 1998 | Doris Day: It's Magic Film | Self |
| 1998 | Legalese Film | Norman Keane |
| 1998 | The Hidden Dimension Film | Grandpa |
| 1998 | Twilight Film | Raymond Hope |
| 1997 | The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden Pagoda Film | Jim Rockford |
| 1997 | Dead Silence Film | John Potter |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1997 | Big Guns Talk: The Story of the Western Film | Self - Host |
| 1996 | My Fellow Americans Film | President Matt Douglas |
| 1996 | The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime Film | Jim Rockford |
| 1996 | The Rockford Files: Friends and Foul Play Film | Jim Rockford |
| 1996 | The Rockford Files: Godfather Knows Best Film | Jim Rockford |
| 1996 | The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits... Film | Jim Rockford |
| 1995 | Roger Moore: A Matter of Class Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1995 | Streets of Laredo TV | Captain Woodrow Call (3 ep) |
| 1995 | The Rockford Files: A Blessing in Disguise Film | Jim Rockford |
| 1995 | Wild Bill: Hollywood Maverick Film | Self |
| 1994 | The Rockford Files: I Still Love L.A. Film | Jim Rockford |
| 1994 | Chicago Hope TV | Hubert 'Hue' Miller (4 ep) |
| 1994 | Maverick Film | Marshal Zane Cooper |
| 1994 | Breathing Lessons Film | Ira Moran |
| 1993 | Return to 'The Great Escape' Film | Self |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien TV | Self - Guest (1 ep) |
| 1993 | Barbarians at the Gate Film | F. Ross Johnson |
| 1993 | Fire in the Sky Film | Frank Watters |
| 1992 | The Distinguished Gentleman Film | Jeff Johnson |
| 1992 | HBO First Look TV | (1 ep) |
| 1991 | Man of the People TV | Jim Doyle (12 ep) |
| 1990 | Decoration Day Film | Albert Sidney Finch |
| 1989 | My Name Is Bill W. Film | Dr. Robert Smith |
Crew credits 19
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | My Name Is Bill W. Film | Executive Producer |
| 1986 | Promise Film | Executive Producer |
| 1980 | Off the Minnesota Strip Film | Executive Producer |
| 1976 | Scott Free Film | Executive Producer |
| 1974 | The Rockford Files TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1974 | Sidekicks Film | Executive Producer |
| 1971 | Skin Game Film | Executive Producer |
| 1971 | Support Your Local Gunfighter Film | Executive Producer |
| 1969 | Marlowe Film | Executive Producer |
| 1969 | Support Your Local Sheriff! Film | Executive Producer |
| 1969 | The Racing Scene Film | Producer |
| 1968 | The Pink Jungle Film | Executive Producer |
| 1968 | How Sweet It Is! Film | Executive Producer |
| 1966 | Grand Prix Film | Executive Producer |
| 1966 | Mister Buddwing Film | Executive Producer |
| 1966 | Duel at Diablo Film | Producer |
| 1966 | A Man Could Get Killed Film | Executive Producer |
| 1965 | The Art of Love Film | Producer |
| 1964 | 36 Hours Film | Executive Producer |