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- Name: James Allen Whitmore, Jr.
- Born: October 1, 1921
- Birthplace: White Plains, New York
- Died: February 6, 2009
- Diagnosed with lung cancer in November 2008The New York Times: James Whitmore...Dies at 87
- Attended Yale University
- Survived by his spouse, Noreen Nash, and three sonsThe New York Times: James Whitmore...Dies at 87
- Won a Tony Award in 1948 for Command DecisionSFGate.com: James Whitmore, known for one-man shows, dies (February 7, 2009)
- Known for one-man Broadway shows, including Give 'Em Hell, Harry!, Bully and Will Rogers' USAPlaybill.com: James Whitmore, Tony Winner Who Was Master of the Solo Show... (February 7, 2009)
- Nominated for a best supporting actor Oscar for the 1949 film BattlegroundThe New York Times: James Whitmore...Dies at 87
- Academy Award nomination for best actor for his role as President Harry Truman in 1975's Give 'Em Hell, Harry!The New York Times: James Whitmore...Dies at 87
- Other notable movie roles included The Shawshank Redemption, Planet of the Apes and The Asphalt Jungle
- Won an Emmy Award in 2000 for his guest role on the TV legal drama The PracticeThe New York Times: James Whitmore...Dies at 87
- Spokesman for Miracle-Gro plant food during the 1990sThe New York Times: James Whitmore...Dies at 87
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Veteran actor James Whitmore died on February 6, 2009. According to Whitmore's son, his father passed away at his home in Mailbu, California, after a battle with lung cancer. During his 60-year career, Whitmore won a Tony and an Emmy Award, and was twice nominated for an Academy Award. Whitmore was 87 years old.The New York Times: James Whitmore...Dies at 87
Marriages
Matty Whitmore
Whitmore's grandson, Matty Whitmore was a contestant on Survivor Gabon, the 17th season of Survivor. He was voted off on the evening of the finale, December 14, 2008, finishing in fourth place.-
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James Whitmore Questions
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Whats the most memorable scene from James Whitmores film career? 5 AnswersI really hope I am not showing my true age here but I remember him from his 1975 Give 'em Hell, Harry. ... read more -
How was the King James version of the Bible canonized? 1 AnswerIn 1604, King James I of England commissioned 54 scholars to make a new translation of the Bible. The did a translation from Hebrew and Greek, whick they compl... read more -
Who has photos of Mercy James, Madonnas new baby? 2 AnswersHere's the best ones I could find. read more -
did jame's had any brother or sister 1 AnswerWatt had a brother by the name of John. He was shipwrecked when James was 17. read more
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