James Stewart Quotes

American actor and military officer (1908–1997)

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James Maitland Stewart (20 May 1908 – 2 July 1997), popularly known as Jimmy Stewart, was an Academy Award-winning American film and stage actor, best known for his self-effacing screen persona. In his military career he reached the rank of Brigadier General in the United States Air Force Reserve.

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Birth Name: James Maitland Stewart

Alternative Names: Jimmy Stewart

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I'm going to be with Gloria now.

I've sort of gotten into the habit of looking for the vulnerable guy, the guy who makes mistakes, the guy who can't figure things out all the time but keeps at it.

I've always been skeptical of people who say they lose themselves in a part. Someone once came up to Spencer Tracy and asked, "Aren't you tired of always playing Tracy?" Tracy replied, "What am I supposed to do, play Bogart?" You have to develop a style that suits you and pursue it, not just develop a bag of tricks.

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington: Jefferson Smith

Never treat your audience as customers, always as partners.

The Philadelphia Story: Macaulay 'Mike' Connor

If you can do a part and not have the acting show.

When I got back from the war in 1946 people didn't want the Mr. Smith kind of movie any more, and I refused to make war pictures.

It's a Wonderful Life: George Bailey

Hollywood dishes out too much praise for small things I won't let it get me, but too much praise can turn a fellow's head if he doesn't watch his step.