James Garner
American actor
- Born
- 7 April 1928Oklahoma
- Died
- 19 July 2014aged 86 · Brentwood, California
- Nationality
USA - Star sign
- Aries
- Years active
- 1957–2015
Known for
About James Garner
James Garner was an American actor. They were born on 7 April 1928 in Oklahoma. Their career spanned 16 titles, among them The notebook (2004), Trumbo (2015) and The Great Escape (1963).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for James Garner is Sayonara (1957); in all, 16 films over 58 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is The notebook (2004), with 65 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 4 titles. The person they have worked with most is James Coburn, on 3 films, among them The Great Escape and Maverick.
Latest work
Full filmography (16)- 2015
- 2015
Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans
Self - Co-Star, Le Mans
- 2013
- 2012
I Am Bruce Lee
Self - Training with Bruce Lee
- 2007
Battle for Terra
Doron
- 2004
- 2001
- 2000
Where to watch James Garner
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2004
- 2015
- 1963
- 2000
- 2001
- 1961
- 1994
- 1982
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best James Garner films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- The Great Escape 1963
- The Children's Hour 1961
- The notebook 2004
- Space Cowboys 2000
- Trumbo 2015
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Actor Awards (2000–2026).
- Actor Awards 1 win2 nominations
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James Garner photos
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Questions about James Garner
Where was James Garner born?
James Garner was born on 7 April 1928 in Oklahoma.
When did James Garner die?
James Garner died on 19 July 2014, aged 86. They died in Brentwood, California.
What are the best James Garner films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best James Garner films are The Great Escape (1963, 8.6), The Children's Hour (1961, 8.3) and The notebook (2004, 7.5).
How many films and TV shows has James Garner been in?
MovieNCo lists 16 films for James Garner, from Sayonara (1957) to Trumbo (2015).
How many awards has James Garner won?
James Garner won one award from 2 nominations. By award: Actor Awards, 1 of 2. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.
What is James Garner's star sign?
James Garner was a Aries: born on 7 April.