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Also Known As James Scott Bumgarner
Born April 7, 1928 • NormanOklahoma
Died July 19, 2014 (aged 86) • California
Awards And Honors Emmy Award (1977) • Emmy Award (1987): Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special • Emmy Award (1977): Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series • Golden Globe Award (1994): Best Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television • Golden Globe Award (1991): Best Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television • Golden Globe Award (1987): Best Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television • Golden Globe Award (1958): New Star of the Year - Actor
Married To Lois Fleishman Clarke (married 1956)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) "Battle for Terra" (2007) • "The Ultimate Gift" (2006) • "8 Simple Rules" (2003–2005) • "The Notebook" (2004) • "Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood" (2002) • "First Monday" (2002) • "Atlantis: The Lost Empire" (2001) • "Space Cowboys" (2000) • "God, the Devil and Bob" (2000) • "Chicago Hope" (2000) • "Twilight" (1998) • "My Fellow Americans" (1996) • "Streets of Laredo" (1995) • "Maverick" (1994) • "Fire in the Sky" (1993) • "The Distinguished Gentleman" (1992) • "Man of the People" (1991–1992) • "Sunset" (1988) • "Murphy's Romance" (1985) • "Space" (1985) • "Tank" (1984) • "Bret Maverick" (1981–1982) • "Victor Victoria" (1982) • "The Fan" (1981) • "HealtH" (1980) • "The Rockford Files" (1974–1980) • "Young Maverick" (1979) • "Laugh-In" (1977–1978) • "The Castaway Cowboy" (1974) • "One Little Indian" (1973) • "They Only Kill Their Masters" (1972) • "Nichols" (1971–1972) • "Skin Game" (1971) • "Support Your Local Gunfighter" (1971) • "A Man Called Sledge" (1970) • "Laugh-In" (1969–1970) • "Marlowe" (1969) • "Support Your Local Sheriff!" (1969) • "The Pink Jungle" (1968) • "How Sweet It Is!" (1968) • "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1968) • "Hour of the Gun" (1967) • "Grand Prix" (1966) • "Mister Buddwing" (1966) • "Duel at Diablo" (1966) • "A Man Could Get Killed" (1966) • "The Art of Love" (1965) • "36 Hours" (1964) • "The Americanization of Emily" (1964) • "Move Over, Darling" (1963) • "The Wheeler Dealers" (1963) • "The Thrill of It All" (1963) • "The Great Escape" (1963) • "Boys' Night Out" (1962) • "Maverick" (1957–1962) • "The Children's Hour" (1961) • "Angel" (1961) • "Cash McCall" (1960) • "77 Sunset Strip" (1959) • "Alias Jesse James" (1959) • "Up Periscope" (1959) • "Darby's Rangers" (1958) • "Sayonara" (1957) • "Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend" (1957) • "Cheyenne" (1955–1957) • "Conflict" (1956–1957) • "Zane Grey Theater" (1956) • "The Girl He Left Behind" (1956) • "Toward the Unknown" (1956) • "Warner Brothers Presents" (1956)
Movies/Tv Shows (Directed) "The Rockford Files" (1975)

Top Questions

When was James Garner born?
James Garner was born on April 7, 1928.
Is James Garner married?
Lois Fleishman Clarke (married 1956)
Where was James Garner born?
James Garner was born in Norman, Oklahoma, United States.

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