James Whitmore

James Allen Whitmore Jr. (October 1, 1921 – February 6, 2009) was an American actor. He received numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, a Grammy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Theatre World Award, and a Tony Award, plus two Academy Award nominations.

For his son, the American actor and director, see James Whitmore Jr.

James Whitmore
Whitmore in 1955
Born
James Allen Whitmore Jr.

(1921-10-01)October 1, 1921
White Plains, New York, U.S.
DiedFebruary 6, 2009(2009-02-06) (aged 87)
Malibu, California, U.S.
Alma materYale University
OccupationActor
Years active1946–2007
Spouses
  • Nancy Mygatt
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    (m. 1947; div. 1971)​
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    (m. 1972; div. 1979)​
  • Nancy Mygatt
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    (m. 1979; div. 1981)​
  • Noreen Nash
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    (m. 2001)​
Children4, including James Whitmore Jr.
Military career
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
RankLieutenant
UnitMarine Forces Reserve
Battles/warsWorld War II
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