American actor James Whitmore, all lifewhich was entirely devoted to theater and cinema, was remembered by the audience primarily because of the characteristic roles in the cinema and the bright performances on Broadway. A stocky marine with a disarming kind smile quickly gained popularity in Hollywood.
The actor was born on October 1, 1921 in an ordinary familyofficial James Allen Whitmore, Sr. and his wife Florence Belle. After graduating from high school, he entered Yale University, where he was a member of the Skull and Bones fraternity. During the Second World War, Whitmore served in the US Marine Corps.
His acting career began after 1945 onBroadway. For his first role in the production of "Team Decision", he received the prestigious award "Tony" as the best novice actor. The second step to fame was the role in the film "The Battlefield" (1949), which brought him the Golden Globe and the first nomination for the Oscar. The great success that got James Whitmore after the premiere of the film, led to an active career in cinema. For many years the actor has managed to harmoniously combine work in the cinema, on television and in the theater, where he achieved popularity and recognition.
Д.Whitmore was married four times, and twice to the same woman, the mother of his three sons, Nancy Migatt. In the period from 1972 to 1979 he was married to actress Odra Lindley, from 2001 to the writer Norish Nash. The actor died at the age of 87 from lung cancer at his home in Malibu.
James Whitmore (photo is in the article) starred in his long career in more than 130 films and television series.
This period was marked for the actor in the firstturn in appearance in Hollywood and a big creative leap. After filming W. Wellman's “Battlefield” in 1949, he gained popularity. The historical tape told about the events of the Second World War, the days of the Bastion battle. D. Wilmore played the supporting role - Sergeant Kinney. The film was a great success at the box office, high box office and, according to the magazine Photoplay, is the best in 1949.
Then the actor's career began to developincreasing. Roles in such films as “Asphalt Jungle” (1950) - noir film based on the novel by W. R. Burnett, included in the Hollywood gold fund, “They” (1954, stills from the picture in the photo above) sci-fi film, one of the first to raise questions of the consequences of the use of nuclear weapons, Oklahoma (1955) is a musical about the times of the formation of a new state.
Next decade as an actorwas marked by the cult ribbon "Planet of the Apes" based on the novel of the same name by Pierre Boule, where James Whitmore played one of the leading roles - the President of the Assembly (shot from the movie in the photo, the character of the actor in the center). In addition, the films “Millions of Madigan” (1968), “Guns of the Magnificent Seven” (1969) deserve special attention.
At the same time, he is actively filming ontelevision shows: Dr. Kildare, Virginians, Arrest and Trial, Greatest Show on Earth, Justice Burke, Vertical Take-Off, Lonely, Tarzan, Shane and many others.
The most famous and remarkable pictureThis period can be considered a biographical drama, filled with meanwhile subtle humor, about the everyday work of US President G. Truman "Send them all to hell, Harry!", which was released in 1975. Ironic tape is based on the memories of politics, personal and professional successes and falls.
The main role was played by James Whitmore (in the photo), the brilliant play of the actor was awarded an Oscar nomination.
In the same period, the tape about Pearl Harbor “Torah! Torah! Torah! ”, Known for maximum historical accuracy, the detective thriller“ Snake Egg ”,“ Chato's Land ”.
At this time, the actor is more removed on televisionand plays in the theater. It should be noted tape "Rage", "The first deadly sin", voice acting in the animation projects "The Adventures of Mark Twain", "Moses".
In 1987, D.Whitmore takes part in the dramatic film "Nutty" with B. Streisand in the lead role, he himself embodied the image of the judge. The tape was warmly received by viewers, critics and awarded nominations for the Golden Globe.
One of the bright works at the final stage of hisCareers is the movie "Escape from the Shoushenk." James Whitmore played the role of an old employee of the Brooks Hatlen Prison Library (shot from the movie in the photo above). Dramatic tape F. Darabont, shot on the story of Stephen King, occupies one of the leading positions in the list of the best films of all times and peoples.
In 1997, the actor took part in the fantastic thriller “Relic” in the role of Dr. Albert Frock, in 2001 - in the drama “Majestic”.
In 2000 D.Whitmore was awarded an Emmy Award in the nomination "Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series" for participation in the Practice project as Raymond Oz in just two episodes. The crime detective about the work of the legal service in Boston, which appeared on the screens from 1997 to 2004, was a great success and high ratings.
One of the latest films with his participation - "Distance", "Ring of Infinite Light", the TV series "Mr. Sterling", "A Minute with Stan Hooper."
James Whitmore, whose films and roles are known andloved by many, was a diverse outstanding actor who managed to make a successful career not only in film, but also on television and in theater. For his great contribution to the development of the film industry and unique talent, he was awarded his own star at number 6611 on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame.
