Memorial Page for James Garner (née James Scott Bumgarner)
American film and television actor
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July 19th, 2026
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James Garner (* April 7, 1928 in Norman; † July 19, 2014 in Brentwood) was an american film and television actor. He was 86 years old. He had 2 children. His education included University of Oklahoma, Hollywood High School and Norman High School. He received 6 awards, including Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor, Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award. His cause of death was myocardial infarction. He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
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7 EventsBorn in Norman, Cleveland County
1928Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor
1957Sayonara
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
1977The Rockford Files
Off-road Motorsports Hall of Fame
1978Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award
2005TCA Career Achievement Award
2010Died in Brentwood, Los Angeles County (myocardial infarction)
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James Garner (née James Scott Bumgarner). Forever remembered.