JG
James Garner
Actor, Producer, Director
Born April 7, 1928Died July 19, 2014 (86 years)
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).
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James Garner Filmography
| 2020 | Disclosure · as King Marchand (archive Footage) |
| 2014 | I Am Steve McQueen · as Hendley 'the Scrounger' |
| 2013 | The Ultimate Life · as Howard 'red' Stevens |
| 2010 | Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam · as Shazam (voice) |
| 2010 | DC Showcase Original Shorts Collection · as Shazam (segment "the Return Of Black Adam") (voice) |
| 2010 | |
| 2007 | Battle for Terra · as Doron (voice) |
| 2006 | The Ultimate Gift · as Howard 'red' Stevens |
| 2004 | The Notebook · as Duke |
| 2003 | The Land Before Time X: The Great Longneck Migration · as Pat (voice) |
| 2002 | 8 Simple Rules (TV Series) · as Jim Egan |
| 2002 | Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood · as Shep Walker |
| 2002 | Roughing It · as Samuel Clemens |
| 2002 | First Monday (TV Series) · as Thomas Brankin |
| 2001 | Atlantis: The Lost Empire · as Commander Lyle Tiberius Rourke (voice) |
| 2000 | The Last Debate · as Mike Howley |
| 2000 | Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey · as Philip Marlowe |
| 2000 | Space Cowboys · as Tank Sullivan |
| 2000 | God, The Devil and Bob (TV Series) · as God (voice) |
| 1999 | One Special Night · as Robert Woodward |
| 1999 | Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story · as Audience Member |
| 1999 | The Rockford Files: If It Bleeds... It Leads · as Jim Rockford |
| 1998 | Legalese · as Norman Keane |
| 1998 | Bruce Lee: In His Own Words · as Phillip Marlowe |
| 1998 | Twilight · as Raymond Hope |
| 1997 | The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden Pagoda · as Jim Rockford |
| 1997 | Dead Silence · as John Potter |
| 1996 | My Fellow Americans · as President Matt Douglas |
| 1996 | The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime · as Jim Rockford |
| 1996 | The Rockford Files: Friends and Foul Play · as Jim Rockford |
| 1996 | The Rockford Files: Godfather Knows Best · as Jim Rockford |
| 1996 | The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits... · as Jim Rockford |
| 1995 | Streets of Laredo (TV Series) · as Captain Woodrow Call |
| 1995 | The Rockford Files: A Blessing in Disguise · as Jim Rockford |
| 1994 | The Rockford Files: I Still Love L.A. · as Jim Rockford |
| 1994 | Chicago Hope (TV Series) |
| 1994 | Maverick · as Marshal Zane Cooper |
| 1994 | Breathing Lessons · as Ira Moran |
| 1993 | TV's Western Heroes · as Bret Maverick |
| 1993 | Barbarians at the Gate · as F. Ross Johnson |
| 1993 | Fire in the Sky · as Frank Watters |
| 1992 | The Distinguished Gentleman · as Jeff Johnson |
| 1992 | HBO First Look (TV Series) |
| 1991 | Man of the People (TV Series) · as Jim Doyle |
| 1990 | Decoration Day · as Albert Sidney Finch |
| 1989 | My Name Is Bill W. · as Dr. Robert Smith |
| 1988 | Sunset · as Wyatt Earp |
| 1987 | Bloopermania · as Cast |
| 1986 | Promise · as Bob Beuhler |
| 1985 | Murphy's Romance · as Murphy Jones |
| 1985 | Space (1985) (TV Series) · as Norman Grant |
| 1984 | The Glitter Dome · as Sgt. Aloysius Mackey |
| 1984 | Heartsounds · as Harold Lear |
| 1984 | Tank · as Zack |
| 1982 | Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter · as Dr. Gerald Boyer |
| 1982 | Victor/Victoria · as King Marchand |
| 1982 | The Long Summer of George Adams · as George Adams |
| 1981 | Bret Maverick (TV Series) · as Bret Maverick |
| 1981 | The Fan · as Jake Berman |
| 1980 | HealtH · as Harry Wolff |
| 1979 | Young Maverick (TV Series) · as Bret Maverick |
| 1978 | The New Maverick · as Bret Maverick |
| 1977 | Laugh-In (TV Series) · as Guest Performer (uncredited) |
| 1974 | The Castaway Cowboy · as Lincoln Costain |
| 1974 | The Rockford Files (TV Series) · as Jim Rockford |
| 1973 | One Little Indian · as Keyes |
| 1972 | They Only Kill Their Masters · as Abel Marsh |
| 1971 | Skin Game · as Quincy Drew |
| 1971 | Nichols (TV Series) · as Sheriff Frank Nichols |
| 1971 | Support Your Local Gunfighter · as Latigo |
| 1970 | A Man Called Sledge · as Luther Sledge |
| 1969 | Marlowe · as Philip Marlowe |
| 1969 | Support Your Local Sheriff! · as Jason Mccullough |
| 1968 | The Pink Jungle · as Ben Morris |
| 1968 | How Sweet It Is! · as Grif |
| 1967 | Hour of the Gun · as Marshal Wyatt Earp |
| 1966 | Grand Prix · as Pete Aron |
| 1966 | Mister Buddwing · as Mister Buddwing |
| 1966 | Duel at Diablo · as Jess Remsberg |
| 1966 | A Man Could Get Killed · as William Beddoes |
| 1965 | The Art of Love · as Casey Barnett |
| 1964 | 36 Hours · as Major Jefferson F. Pike |
| 1964 | The Americanization of Emily · as Lt. Commander Charles E. Madison |
| 1963 | Move Over, Darling · as Nicholas Arden |
| 1963 | The Wheeler Dealers · as Henry Tyroon |
| 1963 | The Thrill of It All · as Gerald Boyer |
| 1963 | The Great Escape · as Hendley 'the Scrounger' |
| 1962 | Boys' Night Out · as Fred Williams |
| 1961 | The Children's Hour · as Joe Cardin |
| 1960 | Angel (1960) (TV Series) · as Jim |
| 1960 | Cash McCall · as Cash Mccall |
| 1959 | Up Periscope · as Lt. J. G. Kenneth M. Braden |
| 1958 | Darby's Rangers · as William Orlando Darby |
| 1957 | Sayonara · as Capt. Mike Bailey |
| 1957 | Maverick (TV Series) · as Bret Maverick |
| 1957 | Sugarfoot (TV Series) · as Bret Maverick (uncredited) |
| 1957 | Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend · as Sgt. John Maitland |
| 1956 | The Girl He Left Behind · as Preston |
| 1956 | Zane Grey Theatre (TV Series) · as Lt. Jim Collins |
| 1956 | Toward the Unknown · as Lt. Col. Joe Craven |
| 1955 | |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall Of Fame (TV Series) · as Ira Moran |
| 2025 | Paddy Chayefsky: Collector of Words · as Self - The Americanization Of Emily |
| 2024 | Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames · as Self |
| 2021 | |
| 2021 | Steve McQueen: The Lost Movie · as Self |
| 2020 | Jay Sebring.... Cutting to the Truth · as Self |
| 2020 | Be Water · as Self |
| 2018 | |
| 2015 | |
| 2015 | Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2015 | The Oscars · as Self - Actor (in Memoriam) |
| 2015 | The 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards · as Self - In Memoriam |
| 2014 | Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire · as Self - Actor (archive Footage) |
| 2014 | The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self (in Memoriam) |
| 2013 | Supermensch · as Self |
| 2013 | The March · as Self |
| 2012 | I Am Bruce Lee · as Self - Training With Bruce Lee |
| 2011 | Sing Your Song · as Self |
| 2008 | Pioneers of Television (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2007 | Doris Day: Virgin Territory · as Self |
| 2007 | Brando · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2006 | Legends (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2006 | The Trail of Tears: Cherokee Legacy · as Self |
| 2005 | Dust to Glory · as Self |
| 2005 | 11th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards · as Self - Winner |
| 2004 | TV Land Moguls (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2001 | The Unbeatable Bruce Lee · as Self |
| 2000 | Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows · as Self |
| 2000 | 2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards · as Self |
| 2000 | The Making of 'Space Cowboys' · as Self |
| 1999 | 5th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 1998 | The 50th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 1997 | The View (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1997 | Big Guns Talk: The Story of the Western · as Self - Host |
| 1996 | The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1996 | Private Screenings (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1995 | Wild Bill: Hollywood Maverick · as Self |
| 1995 | 1995 VH1 Honors · as Self |
| 1994 | 100 Years of the Hollywood Western · as Self |
| 1994 | Amy Grant: Building the House of Love · as Self |
| 1994 | The 46th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1993 | |
| 1993 | The Carol Burnett Show: A Reunion · as Self |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1991 | The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 1991 | The 48th Annual Golden Globe Awards 1991 · as Self - Winner |
| 1990 | Intimate Portrait (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1989 | The Arsenio Hall Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1988 | The 60th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 1987 | The 39th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Winner |
| 1987 | Biography (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1986 | The 58th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 1985 | American Masters (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1985 | Larry King Live (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1984 | Sunday Night Live · as Self - Host |
| 1983 | James Bond: The First 21 Years · as Self |
| 1982 | Not Necessarily the News (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1981 | Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1981 | Sixty Years of Seduction · as Self - Host |
| 1979 | SAG Foundation Conversations (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1979 | The 31st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 1978 | The 30th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 1978 | The 35th Annual Golden Globe Awards · as Self |
| 1977 | Superstunt · as Self |
| 1977 | The Hollywood Greats (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1975 | Arena (1975) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1975 | Good Morning America (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1973 | AFI Life Achievement Award (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1971 | Once Upon a Wheel · as Self |
| 1971 | Great Performances (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1969 | King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 1969 | The Andy Williams Show (1962) (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1969 | The Racing Scene · as Self |
| 1968 | The Dick Cavett Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1967 | The Phil Donahue Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1967 | The Carol Burnett Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1967 | Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1966 | Grand Prix: Challenge of the Champions · as Self |
| 1966 | The 38th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1962 | The Merv Griffin Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1961 | The New Steve Allen Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1960 | Here's Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1959 | Juke Box Jury (TV Series) · as Self - Panellist |
| 1959 | Whicker's World (TV Series) · as Self - Interviewee |
| 1958 | 77 Sunset Strip (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1957 | The Jack Paar Tonight Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1956 | The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1953 | The Academy Awards (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1952 | I've Got a Secret (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Star |
| 1952 | Today (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1950 | This Is Your Life (US) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1950 | The Bob Hope Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1950 | What's My Line? (TV Series) · as Self - Mystery Guest |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show (TV Series) · as Self - Audience Bow |
| 1944 | Golden Globe Awards (TV Series) · as Self - Nominee |
| 1999 | |
| 1997 | The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden Pagoda · as Executive Producer |
| 1996 | The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime · as Executive Producer |
| 1996 | The Rockford Files: Friends and Foul Play · as Executive Producer |
| 1996 | The Rockford Files: Godfather Knows Best · as Executive Producer |
| 1996 | The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits... · as Executive Producer |
| 1995 | The Rockford Files: A Blessing in Disguise · as Executive Producer |
| 1994 | The Rockford Files: I Still Love L.A. · as Executive Producer |
| 1989 | My Name Is Bill W. · as Executive Producer |
| 1986 | Promise · as Executive Producer |
| 1980 | Off the Minnesota Strip · as Executive Producer |
| 1974 | Sidekicks · as Executive Producer |
| 1971 | Skin Game · as Executive Producer |
| 1971 | Support Your Local Gunfighter · as Executive Producer |
| 1969 | Marlowe · as Executive Producer |
| 1969 | Support Your Local Sheriff! · as Executive Producer |
| 1969 | |
| 1968 | The Pink Jungle · as Executive Producer |
| 1968 | How Sweet It Is! · as Executive Producer |
| 1966 | Grand Prix · as Executive Producer |
| 1966 | Mister Buddwing · as Executive Producer |
| 1966 | |
| 1966 | A Man Could Get Killed · as Executive Producer |
| 1965 | |
| 1964 | 36 Hours · as Executive Producer |
| 1974 | The Rockford Files (TV Series) |