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Early life[edit] Garner was born James Scott Bumgarner in 1928 in Denver, Oklahoma [2] (now part of Norman, with some of which now under Lake Thunderbird ). His parents were Weldon Warren Bumgarner (1901–1986), [3] a widower, and Mildred Scott ( née Meek; 1907–1933), who died five years after his birth.
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IMDb profile of James Garner, the actor who starred in Maverick, The Rockford Files, The Notebook and more. Learn about his life, career, achievements and trivia.
- January 1, 1
- Norman, Oklahoma, USA
- January 1, 1
- Brentwood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Apr 2, 2014 · James Garner, born James Scott Bumgarner in Norman, Oklahoma, on April 7, 1928, rose to fame as the star of the Western TV series Maverick (1957-60).
May 3, 2024 · James Garner (born April 7, 1928, Norman, Oklahoma, U.S.—died July 19, 2014, Brentwood, California) was an American actor who was noted for his portrayal of good-natured characters and reluctant heroes. He was perhaps best known for his roles in the television series Maverick and The Rockford Files.
Learn about the life and career of James Garner, a versatile actor who starred in films and TV shows such as Maverick, The Great Escape, The Rockford Files and Murphy's Romance. Find out his birth name, nicknames, awards, family, trivia and more.
- April 7, 1928
- July 19, 2014
Jul 20, 2014 · James Garner, the wry and handsome leading man who slid seamlessly between television and the movies but was best known as the amiable gambler Bret Maverick in the 1950s western “Maverick” and ...
Jul 20, 2014 · The actor, known for his roles in "Maverick", "The Rockford Files" and "Murphy's Romance", died of natural causes in 2014. He was a versatile and witty star who avoided violence and conflict in his films and series.