James Cagney

American actor and dancer (1899–1986)
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James Cagney
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James Cagney

Summary

James Cagney is a human[1]. Born in Manhattan[2], he… he was born on July 17, 1899[3]. He died in Stanford[4]. He died on March 30, 1986[5]. He worked as a film actor[6], character actor[7], stage actor[8], television actor[9], and trade unionist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.43% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,621 views/month, #4,284 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Manhattan[2], James Cagney…
  • James Cagney passed away in Stanford[4].
  • James Cagney was born on July 17, 1899[3].
  • James Cagney died on March 30, 1986[5].
  • Burial took place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery[12].
  • Among James Cagney's spouses was Frances Cagney[13].
  • James Cagney held citizenship in United States[14].
  • James Cagney's professions included film actor[6].
  • James Cagney worked as a character actor[7].
  • James Cagney's professions included stage actor[8].
  • James Cagney's professions included television actor[9].
  • James Cagney's professions included trade unionist[10].
  • James Cagney's professions included film director[15].
  • James Cagney held the position of President of SAG[16].
  • James Cagney was employed by Warner Bros. Entertainment[17].
  • James Cagney's education included a stint at Columbia University[18].
  • James Cagney's education included a stint at Stuyvesant High School[19].
  • James Cagney received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[20].
  • James Cagney received the Academy Award for Best Actor[21].
  • James Cagney received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award[22].
  • James Cagney received the Kennedy Center Honors[23].
  • James Cagney received the AFI Life Achievement Award[24].
  • James Cagney received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25].
  • James Cagney is recorded as male[26].
  • James Cagney's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Manhattan[2], James Cagney… he was born on July 17, 1899[3].

Education

Educated at Columbia University[18], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1754[30], headquartered in Manhattan[31] and Stuyvesant High School[19], a specialized high school in New York City[32], in United States[33], founded in 1904[34], headquartered in New York City[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor[6], character actor[7], stage actor[8], television actor[9], trade unionist[10], and film director[15]. James Cagney was employed by Warner Bros. Entertainment[17]. He held the position of President of SAG[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[20], an award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1963[38]; Academy Award for Best Actor[21], an award for best leading actor[39], in United States[40], founded in 1929[41]; Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award[22], a lifetime achievement award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1962[44]; Kennedy Center Honors[23], an award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1978[47]; AFI Life Achievement Award[24], a lifetime achievement award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1973[50]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25], a commemorative plaque[51], in United States[52].

Personal Life

Among James Cagney's spouses was Frances Cagney[13]. Political affiliations include Republican Party[53], a political party[54], in United States[55], founded in 1854[56], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[57] and Democratic Party[58], a political party[59], in United States[60], founded in 1828[61], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[62].

Death and Burial

James Cagney died on March 30, 1986[5]. He passed away in Stanford[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[63]. He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

James Cagney ranks in the top 0.43% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,621 views/month, #4,284 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

FAQs

Where was James Cagney born?

Born in Manhattan[2], James Cagney…

Where did James Cagney die?

James Cagney died in Stanford[4].

Who was James Cagney married to?

James Cagney's spouses include Frances Cagney[13].

What did James Cagney do for work?

James Cagney worked as film actor[6], character actor[7], stage actor[8], television actor[9], and trade unionist[10].

Where did James Cagney go to school?

James Cagney was educated at Columbia University[18] and Stuyvesant High School[19].

What awards did James Cagney receive?

Honors received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[20], Academy Award for Best Actor[21], Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award[22], and Kennedy Center Honors[23].

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  27. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [64] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [65] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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