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James Whitmore

James Whitmore

American actor

Full name
James Allen Whitmore
Born
1 October 1921White Plains, New York
Died
6 February 2009aged 87 · Malibú, California
Nationality
USA
Star sign
Libra
Years active
1950–2005

Known for

About James Whitmore

James Whitmore was an American actor. They were born on 1 October 1921 in White Plains, New York. Their career spanned 7 titles, among them The Shawshank Redemption (1994), Planet of the Apes (1968) and The Asphalt Jungle (1950).

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Their career in figures

The earliest credit MovieNCo has for James Whitmore is The Asphalt Jungle (1950); in all, 7 films over 55 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is The Shawshank Redemption (1994), with 58 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2000s, with 2 titles. The person they have worked with most is Frank Darabont, on 2 films, among them The Shawshank Redemption and The Majestic.

Latest work

Full filmography (7)
  1. 2005

    Fun With Dick & Jane

    Toy Store Security Guard

    Where to watch
    5.5
  2. 2001 6.9
  3. 1994 9.3
  4. 1970 7.8
  5. 1968

    Planet of the Apes

    President of the Assembly

    Where to watch
    8.5
  6. 1954

    Them!

    Sgt. Ben Peterson

    Where to watch
    7.0
  7. 1950

    The Asphalt Jungle

    Gus Minissi

    8.5

Where to watch James Whitmore

Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.

  1. 1994 9.3
  2. 1968

    Planet of the Apes

    President of the Assembly

    Where to watch
    8.5
  3. 2001 6.9
  4. 2005

    Fun With Dick & Jane

    Toy Store Security Guard

    Where to watch
    5.5
  5. 1970 7.8
  6. 1954

    Them!

    Sgt. Ben Peterson

    Where to watch
    7.0

The best James Whitmore films

By MovieNCo readers' ratings.

  1. The Shawshank Redemption 1994 9.3
  2. The Asphalt Jungle 1950 8.5
  3. Planet of the Apes 1968 8.5
  4. The Majestic 2001 6.9
  5. Fun With Dick & Jane 2005 5.5

Family and relationships

Has worked with

Questions about James Whitmore

Where was James Whitmore born?

James Whitmore was born on 1 October 1921 in White Plains, New York.

When did James Whitmore die?

James Whitmore died on 6 February 2009, aged 87. They died in Malibú, California.

Does James Whitmore have children?

Yes, James Whitmore had a son: James Whitmore Jr..

What are the best James Whitmore films?

By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best James Whitmore films are The Shawshank Redemption (1994, 9.3), The Asphalt Jungle (1950, 8.5) and Planet of the Apes (1968, 8.5).

How many films and TV shows has James Whitmore been in?

MovieNCo lists 7 films for James Whitmore, from The Asphalt Jungle (1950) to Fun With Dick & Jane (2005).

What is James Whitmore's star sign?

James Whitmore was a Libra: born on 1 October.

Page reviewed on 1 October 2016.

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