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James Francis Cagney Jr. (/ ˈ k æ ɡ n i /; July 17, 1899 – March 30, 1986) was an American actor and dancer. On stage and in film, he was known for his consistently energetic performances, distinctive vocal style, and deadpan comic timing.
IMDb profile of James Cagney, one of Hollywood's preeminent male stars of all time, who starred in classics like The Roaring Twenties, White Heat and Yankee Doodle Dandy. Find out his birth and death dates, height, spouse, children, Oscar win, and more.
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- New York City, New York, USA
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- Stanfordville, New York, USA
Learn about the life and career of James Cagney, one of Hollywood's preeminent male stars of all time, who played gangsters, comedians and musical performers. Find out his birth and death dates, family, awards, trivia, quotes and salaries.
- July 17, 1899
- March 30, 1986
Apr 17, 2017 · 'Give my Regards to Broadway' & 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' scenes from the 1942 film 'Yankee Doodle Dandy'. James Cagney shows his versatility in these two song ...
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May 29, 2024 · James Cagney (born July 17, 1899, New York, New York, U.S.—died March 30, 1986, Stanfordville, New York) was an American actor who was noted for his versatility in musicals, comedies, and crime dramas.
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Mar 31, 1986 · James Cagney, whose feisty, finger-jabbing portrayals of the big city tough guy helped create a new breed of Hollywood superstar--but won his only Oscar playing a song-and-dance man--died Easter...
James Cagney helped jump-start the gangster genre as The Public Enemy. Outcries against movies that glorified underworld criminals put Cagney on the side of the law in 'G' Men.
