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James Garner was an American actor; 50+ films including The Great Escape and The Americanization of Emily.
James Garner was an American actor and producer best known for his roles in TV series such as Maverick, The Rockford Files, and the television miniseries Space Cowboys. His career spanned more than six decades, garnering him numerous awards and accolades.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1928</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>James Garner is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On April 7, 1928, James Garner was born in Norman, Oklahoma. He was the youngest of three sons.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1950</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Joins US Merchant Marine</div><div class='timeline-text'>At the age of 22, James Garner joined the United States Merchant Marine.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1957</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Maverick Debuts on TV</div><div class='timeline-text'>The western comedy series Maverick starring Garner debuts on ABC.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1959</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Receives Golden Globe Award</div><div class='timeline-text'>Garner wins a Golden Globe Award for Best Male TV Star for his work on Maverick.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1973</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>The Rockford Files Premieres</div><div class='timeline-text'>James Garner stars as Jim Rockford in the popular detective drama series The Rockford Files.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1985</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Receives Primetime Emmy Award</div><div class='timeline-text'>Garner wins a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role on The Rockford Files.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>James Garner Passes Away</div><div class='timeline-text'>James Garner passes away in Los Angeles at the age of 86.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Great Actor</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>James Garner is a great actor and has been in many memorable roles such as Bret Maverick in the popular TV show "Maverick". He also played Jim Rockford in the TV show "The Rockford Files" and Nick in the classic movie "Murphy's Romance".</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's an Iconic Star</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>James Garner is an iconic star of television. He was one of the first stars to appear in a variety of different genres from comedy to drama, westerns to police procedurals. His talent for playing characters that are both lovable and flawed make him an unforgettable star.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Generous Philanthropist</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>James Garner was very generous and philanthropic with his time and money. He donated millions of dollars to various charities and organizations over the years. He worked with veterans' organizations, including the USO, and even formed his own charity called The James Garner Fund for Abused Children.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Served in the Korean War</h3><p class='facts-text'>James Garner served in the Korean War and was awarded two Purple Hearts for his service.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Starred in a Record 11 TV Series</h3><p class='facts-text'>James Garner starred in a record 11 television series over his career, including Maverick, The Rockford Files, and 8 Simple Rules.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Won an Oscar Nomination</h3><p class='facts-text'>James Garner won an Oscar nomination for Best Actor in 1985 for his performance in Murphy's Romance.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Owned a Racehorse</h3><p class='facts-text'>James Garner was an avid racehorse owner and even owned a horse named after him, "Jimmy the Greek" in the late 1950s.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 1985, James Garner received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to television and film.</p></div></div>
James Garner was an American TV actor born on April 7, 1928, and died on July 19, 2014, at the age of 86. He is best known for his roles in the TV shows "Maverick" and "The Rockford Files" as well as the film "The Notebook."
James Garner has an estimated net worth of $20M. He is an iconic actor and has been on the big screen for over six decades, earning him his wealth. His wealth comes from his film and TV roles, endorsement deals, and investments.
