Jimmy stewart s biography graphic organizer
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James Stewart
American film actor who starred in Hitchcock films and westerns Date of Birth: 20.05.1908 Country: USA |
Content:
- Jimmy Stewart: Hollywood's Enduring Star
- A Theater Career Begins
- Hollywood Success
- Wartime Heroism
- Postwar Achievements and Legacy
Jimmy Stewart: Hollywood's Enduring Star
Early Life and EducationJimmy Stewart was born on May 20, 1908, in Indiana, to Elizabeth and Alexander Stewart.
His father ran a hardware store, while his mother, an accomplished pianist, instilled in him a love of music from an early age. Stewart attended Mercersburg Academy, where he excelled in academics, campus activities, and athletics.
He was the small-town boy who found lasting fame playing small-town men; the son of a Presbyterian shopkeeper who went on to become one of Hollywood's finest.
He was also a gifted musician, which would later prove valuable in his acting career.
A Theater Career Begins
In 1928, Stewart enrolled at Princeton University, where he studied architecture and earned a prestigious scholarship.
However, his true passion lay in acting. While still a student, he made his Broadway debut in a