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Actor · 1908–1997

James Stewart

James Stewart was an American actor and military officer.

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CHAPTER 01

Life and work

James Maitland Stewart (May 20, 1908 – July 2, 1997) was an American actor and military aviator. Known for his distinctive drawl and everyman screen persona, Stewart appeared in 80 films from 1935 to 1991. His films are considered among the greatest of all time. In 1999, the American Film Institute (AFI) ranked him third on its list of the greatest American male actors; he received numerous honors including the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1980, the Kennedy Center Honor in 1983, as well as the Academy Honorary Award and Presidential Medal of Freedom, both in 1985.

Biography excerpt from Wikipedia contributors, shortened. CC BY-SA 4.0.

James Stewart — Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗︎

CHAPTER 02

A beginning in Indiana

James Stewart was born in Indiana. This is a place to begin tracing the life behind the work. The map identifies the wider birthplace area, rather than a childhood home or a building open to visitors.

James Stewart — biographical record ↗︎

CHAPTER 03

Learning at Princeton University School of Architecture

James Stewart studied at Princeton University School of Architecture. It adds an educational connection to this life’s geography. The marker represents the institution’s present-day area, rather than a verified historic classroom; access arrangements vary.

James Stewart — biographical record ↗︎

THE PLACES BEHIND THE STORY

A life on the map.

Explore 7 connections. Each connection links to its evidence; outlined circles mark approximate areas, not exact buildings or camera positions.

01 / AREA REFERENCE

Indiana

James Stewart was born in Indiana. This is a place to begin tracing the life behind the work. The map identifies the wider birthplace area, rather than a childhood home or a building open to visitors.

James Stewart — biographical record ↗︎

Area reference. Follow public routes; this association does not grant access to private homes, teaching spaces or backstage areas.

Open street map ↗︎

Map reference

02 / AREA REFERENCE

Princeton University School of Architecture

James Stewart studied at Princeton University School of Architecture. It adds an educational connection to this life’s geography. The marker represents the institution’s present-day area, rather than a verified historic classroom; access arrangements vary.

James Stewart — biographical record ↗︎

Area reference. Follow public routes; this association does not grant access to private homes, teaching spaces or backstage areas.

Open street map ↗︎

Map reference

IN THE STORY

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WORKS

Culture, connected.

Follow the work through its real places.

KEEP EXPLORING

Cities and Worlds.

CITY

San Francisco ↗︎

Suspense on the waterfront, chases on impossible grades and music built in shared rooms.

WORLD · Movies

Vertigo ↗︎

Spiral: follow her, and find which places were never there.

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