James WhitmoreJames Whitmore (born October 1, 1921) is an American film actor. Born in White Plains, New York, Whitmore graduated from Yale University before serving in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. Following the war, Whitmore appeared on Broadway, where he won a special Tony Award in 1948. His first major movie was Battleground, for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Other major films included The Asphalt Jungle, The Next Voice You Hear, Kiss Me, Kate, Them!, Black Like Me and Give 'em Hell, Harry!, for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of former President of the United States Harry S. Truman. Howard also appeared as General Oliver O. Howard in the 1975 TV movie I Will Fight No More Forever, based on the 1877 conflict between the United States and the Nez Perce tribe, led by Chief Joseph. Whitmore's last major role was that of librarian Brooks Hatlen in the critically-acclaimed and Academy award-nominated 1994 film The Shawshank Redemption. He is the father of actor James Whitmore Jr. and the grandfather of actor James Whitmore III. To a younger generation, he is probably best known, in addition to his role in Shawshank, as the commercial spokesman for Miracle-Gro plant food for many years. Whitmore has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6611 Hollywood Blvd. This page about James Whitmore includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about James Whitmore News stories about James Whitmore External links for James Whitmore Videos for James Whitmore Wikis about James Whitmore Discussion Groups about James Whitmore Blogs about James Whitmore Images of James Whitmore |
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Whitmore has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6611 Hollywood Blvd. In the film Arquette interviews prominent and respected actresses (mostly between the ages of 30 and 60) in an attempt to find out whether it was practical for a working actress to successfully maintain a family. To a younger generation, he is probably best known, in addition to his role in Shawshank, as the commercial spokesman for Miracle-Gro plant food for many years. in 2004 she released the critically acclaimed documentary film "Searching For Debra Winger". and the grandfather of actor James Whitmore III. More recently, Arquette found energies to spend time with her daughter and to become breast cancer advocate, while continuing with her work, now also as a director. He is the father of actor James Whitmore Jr. The tensions this created, and the death of her mother, led the couple to divorce. Whitmore's last major role was that of librarian Brooks Hatlen in the critically-acclaimed and Academy award-nominated 1994 film The Shawshank Redemption. Arquette went on working intensively, being often away from home. Howard in the 1975 TV movie I Will Fight No More Forever, based on the 1877 conflict between the United States and the Nez Perce tribe, led by Chief Joseph. One year later their daughter Zoe Blue was born. Howard also appeared as General Oliver O. Deeply hurt, Arquette married restaurateur John Sidel in 1993. Truman. Soon later her mother developed breast cancer. Other major films included The Asphalt Jungle, The Next Voice You Hear, Kiss Me, Kate, Them!, Black Like Me and Give 'em Hell, Harry!, for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of former President of the United States Harry S. At that time, Arquette's parents divorced. His first major movie was Battleground, for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. The liaison with an old love of Arquette, English pop and rock star Peter Gabriel, proved also to be impossible. Following the war, Whitmore appeared on Broadway, where he won a special Tony Award in 1948. Her marriage in 1986 to composer James Newton Howard ended in the same way. Born in White Plains, New York, Whitmore graduated from Yale University before serving in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. The first was her boyfriend Steven Porcaro, member of the rock band Toto (whose international hit "Rosanna" is named after her). James Whitmore (born October 1, 1921) is an American film actor. Her dedication to acting has broken several relationships. In her private life, she has always been torn between work and family. Since then, Arquette has appeared, with few exceptions, in one or in several movies each year, some of them of notable interest, like Pulp Fiction and Crash. In 1989, Martin Scorsese offered her a part in New York Stories. Thereafter, she played in many cinema movies and TV films. In 1982, she earned an Emmy Award nomination for the TV film The Executioner's Song. Besides cinema movies, Arquette appeared from the beginning of her career in television films. A few years later she started to act in mature roles. In Hollywood, she had her first roles playing teens with troubles. At the age of 14 she went to Los Angeles, California, wanting to become a film star. Arquette did not do well at school. When she was 11 years old, her parents moved to a commune in Virginia. Arquette followed her family's profession and began acting while being a child. She is the sister of actors Patricia Arquette, David Arquette, Alexis Arquette and Richmond Arquette, and the sister-in-law of Courteney Cox Arquette. Pickett" on The Waltons. W. Her grandfather, Cliff Arquette, played "Charley Weaver" on The Jack Paar Show and the original incarnation of Hollywood Squares, and her father, Lewis, was well known as "J. She was born in New York City. Rosanna Arquette (born August 10, 1959) is an American actress. More American Graffiti (1979). Gorp (1980). S.O.B. (1981). Baby It's You (1983). Off the Wall (1983). The Aviator (1985). Desperately Seeking Susan (1985). Silverado (1985). After Hours (1985). 8 Million Ways to Die (1986). Nobody's Fool (1986). Amazon Women on the Moon (1987). The Big Blue (1988). New York Stories (1989). Black Rainbow (1989). Sweet Revenge (1990). Almost (1990). Flight of the Intruder (1991). The Linguini Incident (1991). Radio Flyer (1992). Fathers & Sons (1992). Nowhere to Run (1993). Pulp Fiction (1994). Search and Destroy (1995). Crash (1996). White Lies (1996). Vive le cinéma! (1996). Gone Fishin (1997). Deceiver (1997). Do Me a Favor (1997). Gun (1997). Buffalo '66 (1998). Hope Floats (1998). Floating Away (1998). Hell's Kitchen (1998). I'm Losing You (1998). Fait Accompli (1998). Homeslice (1998). Sugar Town (1999). Palmer's Pick Up (1999). Pigeonholed (1999). Interview with a Dead Man (1999). The Whole Nine Yards (2000). Too Much Flesh (2000). Things Behind the Sun (2001). Joe Dirt (2001). Big Bad Love (2001). Good Advice (2001). Diary of a Sex Addict (2001). Searching For Debra Winger (2003) (as director). |