Birthday: October 01, 1921
Leading American character actor James Whitmore specialized in giving tour de force solo performances on stage, screen, and television, notably with his Oscar-nominated solo turn as President Truman in Give 'Em Hell Harry! Whitmore is short and thickset with a well-aged face and gentle smile; he is known for portraying outwardly tough but inwardly caring men. Born in Buffalo, ...more- 2000
- Genie Awards
- Best Actor
- Here's To Life
- nom
- 1975
- Golden Globe
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
- Give 'em Hell, Harry!
- nom
- 1975
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie
- Best Actor
- Give 'em Hell, Harry!
- nom
- 1949
- Golden Globe
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Pic
- Battleground
- win
- 1949
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Pic
- Battleground
- nom
- 2003
- Mister Sterling (TV Series)
- William Sterling Sr.
- 2002
- Ring of Endless Light
- Grandfather
- 2001
- The Majestic
- Stan Keller
- 1980
- The Golden Honeymoon
- Casting









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