View Full Version : Actor James Garner Has Died Age 86


MikeLutton
07-20-2014, 03:37 AM
http://www.hitfix.com/news/report-james-garner-has-passed-away-at-the-age-of-86



Icon had memorable TV and film roles

By Gregory Ellwood @HitFixGregory | Sunday, Jul 20, 2014 3:12
James Garner, a legendary television and movie star, has passed away at the age of 86. According to TMZ, Garner was pronounced dead at his home at 8 PM Saturday night in Los Angeles.

The Oklahoma native and U.S. Army veteran got his start in a small role on Broadway, "The Caine Mutiny Court Martial" before breaking into television. He was best known for his playing Brett Maverick in "Maverick" and Jim Rockford on "The Rockford Files." Garner also had a number of great screen roles in films such as "The Americanization of Emily," "Murphy's Romance," "Victor Victoria," "Maverick," "Twilight" (1998), "Space Cowboys" and "The Notebook."

Garner earned many accolades for his work over the years including two Emmy Awards (15 nominations), an Academy Award nomination for "Romance," a Screen Actors' Guild lifetime achievement award and three Golden Globe Awards (12 nominations). He also earned the TCA Awards lifetime award in 2010.

He is survived by his wife Lois and daughter Greta.

irehtman
07-20-2014, 07:13 AM
He also appeared in Nash Bridges as Nick Bridges, the father.

Mr. Television
07-20-2014, 07:20 AM
He also appeared in Nash Bridges as Nick Bridges, the father.
That was James Gammon.


Anyway R.I.P. Mr. Garner. Two of my favorite shows of all time was Maverick and The Rockford Files. He was a true legend. :(

yankeesrj12
07-20-2014, 09:52 AM
I'm a little young to remember some of his more memorable work, but his role on 8 Simple Rules, after the death of John Ritter, was very well done.

He will be missed.

comedyfreak
07-20-2014, 10:37 AM
RIP James thank you for your TV/Film career :(

Tiger32
07-20-2014, 11:37 AM
I grew up during the 70s and was a huge Rockford Files fan.

I also loved is Western Comedy Movies like "Support your Local Sheriff" and "Support your Local Gun Fighter".

AB
07-20-2014, 04:12 PM
Rest in peace.

Coffeecup
07-20-2014, 09:22 PM
Sorry to hear about Jim. I enjoyed his work on Maverick.

robyrob
07-20-2014, 11:59 PM
:rip:

Tubehead
07-22-2014, 12:10 AM
has any one seen him on 8 simple rules? he took over after john ritter died it come on Mondays thru Fridays at 12:00 pm on abc family

TMC
07-30-2014, 01:58 AM
http://www.tmz.com/2014/07/29/james-garner-cause-of-death-heart-attack-died/

“The Rockford Files” star’s death certificate sates that he died from acute myocardial infarction.
Read more at http://www.hitfix.com/tv-tattle#KBJQBjdLV12u4Mqp.99