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James Francis Cagney Jr. (/ ˈ k æ ɡ n i /; July 17, 1899 – March 30, 1986) was an American actor and dancer. On stage and in film, he was known for his consistently energetic performances, distinctive vocal style, and deadpan comic timing.
IMDb profile of James Cagney, one of Hollywood's preeminent male stars of all time, who starred in classics like The Roaring Twenties, White Heat and Yankee Doodle Dandy. Find out his birth and death dates, height, spouse, children, stage debut, Oscar win and more.
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- New York City, New York, USA
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- Stanfordville, New York, USA
Learn about the life and career of James Cagney, one of Hollywood's preeminent male stars of all time, who played gangsters, comedians and musical performers. Find out his birth and death dates, family, awards, trivia, quotes and salaries.
- July 17, 1899
- March 30, 1986
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May 29, 2024 · James Cagney (born July 17, 1899, New York, New York, U.S.—died March 30, 1986, Stanfordville, New York) was an American actor who was noted for his versatility in musicals, comedies, and crime dramas.
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James Cagney helped jump-start the gangster genre as The Public Enemy. Outcries against movies that glorified underworld criminals put Cagney on the side of the law in 'G' Men.
Aug 24, 2023 · A list of the top films featuring the legendary actor, from gangster classics to musical dramas. See why Cagney is among the greatest performers of classic Hollywood and how he earned his Oscar.
Mar 31, 1986 · James Cagney, the cocky and pugnacious film star who set the standard for gangster roles in ''The Public Enemy'' and won an Academy Award for his portrayal of George M. Cohan in...
