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American actor known for gangster roles and energetic performing style in Hollywood's Golden Age. Won an Academy Award for 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' and pioneered a more naturalistic acting style.
Born July 17, 1899 (age 126)
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James Cagney was an American actor and dancer born on July 17, 1899, in New York City. He rose to prominence in the 1930s and 1940s, becoming one of Hollywood's most recognizable stars. Cagney gained fame for his portrayals of tough, quick-witted characters in crime films including The Public Enemy (1931) and White Heat (1949). He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as George M. Cohan in Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942), showcasing his considerable dancing and musical abilities. Known for an energetic, naturalistic performance style that influenced American acting, Cagney brought physicality and intensity to his roles. Beyond gangster pictures, he demonstrated range in comedies and musicals throughout his career. He appeared in over 100 films during his lifetime and remained active in entertainment into his later years. Cagney died on April 30, 1986, in Stanfordville, New York.
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James Cagney at a glance
- Born
- July 17, 1899, Manhattan
- Height
- 5'5" (165 cm)
- Active since
- 1919
- Known for
- Film actor, Character actor, Stage actor, Television actor
- Genres
- Western film, Gangster film, Crime film
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