James Scott Garner (born Bumgarner; April 7, 1928 – July 19, 2014) was an American actor. He played leading roles in more than 50 theatrical films, which included The Great Escape (1963) with Steve McQueen; Paddy Chayefsky's The Americanization of Emily (1964) with Julie Andrews; Cash McCall (1960) with Natalie Wood; The Wheeler Dealers (1963) with Lee Remick; Darby's Rangers (1958) with Stuart Whitman; Roald Dahl's 36 Hours (1965) with Eva Marie Saint; Raymond Chandler's Marlowe (1969) with Bruce Lee; Support Your Local Sheriff! (1969) with Walter Brennan; Blake Edwards's Victor/Victoria (1982) with Julie Andrews; and Murphy's Romance (1985) with Sally Field, for which he received an Academy Award nomination. He also starred in several television series, including popular roles such as Bret Maverick in the ABC 1950s Western series Maverick and as Jim Rockford in the NBC 1970s private detective show, The Rockford Files. More about James Garner
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Garner's career and popularity continued into the 21st century with films such as Space Cowboys (2000) with Clint Eastwood; the animated film Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) (voice work) with Michael J. Fox and Cree Summer; The Notebook (2004) with Gena Rowlands and Ryan Gosling; and in his TV sitcom role as Jim Egan in 8 Simple Rules (2003–2005).In total, we tracked 748 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
The most expensive item with a signature of James Garner (JAMES GARNER ONL ROCKFORD FILES CAST SIGNED BASEBALL JSA COA w to “TJ good luck”) was sold in January 2020 for $1295.00 while the cheapest item (James Garner-Signed & Inscribed Postcard Size Photo!!) found a new owner for $0.99 in November 2023. The month with the most items sold (18) was March 2015 with an average selling price of $9.95 for an autographed item of James Garner. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in November 2015 with $114.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $5.50 was March 2024. In average, an autographed item from James Garner is worth $18.04.
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‘I Am Going To Kill You!’ FBI Files Reveal Secret Death Threats Against Actor Ja (03/06/15): James Garner played many action-packed roles, but FBI files just uncovered by The National ENQUIRER suggest the late actor’s real life may have been even more dangerous. According to the… READ ON
James Garner's '72 Cutlass Baja Racer Is Best Baja Racer (02/16/15): Jay Leno says "if Oldsmobile would have built this thing, they'd still be in business". He also screams like a child while he drives it. Wouldn't you? Read more...
James Garner tribute marathon to air on TCM (08/29/14): A collection of the late actor's top films are being screened in his memory.
James Garner: A Lawyer Reflects on the Actor's Legal Legacy (08/23/14): Litigator Neville Johnson explains how Garner, who died July 19 at age 86, wasn't afraid to fight for his share of success. read more
James Garner: 5 Memorable Roles (08/13/14): The actor, best known for starring on the TV series "The Rockford Files" and "Maverick," died Saturday night. read more
James Garner: An Appreciation (08/2014): THR film critic Stephen Dalton pays tribute to the legendary actor, an icon of no-nonsense American masculinity best known for his work in TV series like "Maverick" and "The Rockford Files." read more
Screen legend James Garner dies (07/2014): James Garner, star of The Rockford Files and Maverick, has died aged 86.
James Garner, 67; visitation set (11/2013): James Ray “Jimmy” Garner, 67, of Newport, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, at home, surrounded by family.
Curt Cavin on Jim Harbaugh and James Garner (05/2013): Question: Wow, 26th year covering the Indy 500. You don't look a day over 40. Gonna be at Carb Day in the suite for some guy named Reed. He claims his car is sitting on something called a 'pole.' Not sure what all that means. Could you explain.
Vince Vaughn to play James Garner role in ‘The Rockford Files’ for Universal (04/2012): Daniel S Levine Universal is planning a film adaptation of the 1970s series The Rockford Files , which starred James Garner as Detective Jim Rockford. read more
James Garner opens up in amiable 'Garner Files' (03/2012): “The Garner Files: A Memoir” (Simon & Schuster), by James Garner and Jon Winokur: Better not say anything nasty to his face about “The Garner Files” or actor James Garner might just haul off and deck you.
James Garner's 'The Garner Files': 5 Revelations From the Actor's Candid New Mem (11/2011): James Garner, best known for his starring roles in the TV series Maverick and The Rockford Files, has written a new memoir that critics are calling "a juicy tell-all, classic Hollywood style."
Book Review: James Garner opens up in amiable 'Garner Files' (10/2011): “The Garner Files: A Memoir” (Simon & Schuster), by James Garner and Jon Winokur: Better not say anything nasty to his face about “The Garner Files” or actor James Garner might just haul off and deck you.
James Garner's career spans decades, but a newly released DVD collection and mem (05/2011): Getty Images file photoActor James Garner, seen here after being honored with the 41st Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2005, is back in the spotlight with the release of a DVD collection featuring several of his '60s...