James Whitmore

About

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 whom Whitmore bore a noted physical resemblance. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for this role, and won the Golden Globe Award as Best Performance by an Actor In A Supporting Role. Other major films included Angels in the Outfield, The Asphalt Jungle, The Next...

Known for

CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationSeries • 2000BonanzaSeries • 1959American PlayhouseSeries • 1982The VirginianSeries • 1962The Twilight ZoneSeries • 1959The PracticeSeries • 1997Combat!Series • 1962The Shawshank RedemptionMovie • 1994Dr. KildareSeries • 1961Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreSeries • 1956Climax!Series • 1954Studio OneSeries • 1948The Big ValleySeries • 1965Ben CaseySeries • 1961RawhideSeries • 1959Route 66Series • 1960Burke's LawSeries • 1963The Name of the GameSeries • 1968Kraft Suspense TheatreSeries • 1963The InvadersSeries • 1967Run for Your LifeSeries • 1965GunsmokeSeries • 1955The DetectivesSeries • 1959Kraft Television TheatreSeries • 1947