James Whitmore
Acting
Born October 1, 1921 · White Plains, New York, USA
Biography
James Allen Whitmore Jr. (October 1, 1921 – February 6, 2009) was an American film, theatre, and television actor. During his career, Whitmore won three of the four EGOT honors; - a Tony, a Grammy, and an Emmy. Whitmore also won a Golden Globe and was nominated for two Academy Awards. Following World War II, Whitmore appeared on Broadway in the role of the sergeant in Command Decision. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer gave Whitmore a contract, but his role in the film adaptation was played by Van Johnson. His first major picture for MGM was Battleground, in a role that was turned down by Spencer Tracy, to…
Known For · 40 titles
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
The Shawshank Redemption
The Mike Douglas Show
Bonanza
Golden Globe Awards
The Twilight Zone
The Virginian
Rawhide
The Practice
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Climax!
Studio One
Dr. Kildare
American Playhouse
Burke's Law
Combat!
Gunsmoke
The Big Valley
The Invaders
Ben Casey
Route 66
Run for Your Life
Dinah!
The United States Steel Hour
Kraft Television Theatre
The Name of the Game
Kraft Suspense Theatre
12 O'Clock High
Tarzan
The Detectives
Checkmate
The 20th Century Fox Hour
The Ray Bradbury Theater
Studio 57
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Arrest and Trial
National Geographic Specials
Planet of the Apes
Judd, for the Defense