Actor James Garner Has Died Age 86 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

MikeLutton · 07-20-2014, 03:37 AM

http://www.hitfix.com/news/report-ja...-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

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Originally Posted by irehtman

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

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-...t-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

07-20-2014, 03:37 AM	#1
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,887	Actor James Garner Has Died Age 86 http://www.hitfix.com/news/report-ja...-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.
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07-22-2014, 12:10 AM	#10
Tubehead Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 12, 2007 Location: chattanooga.tn Posts: 5,139	8 simple rules 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

07-30-2014, 01:58 AM	#11
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,743	James Garner died of a massive heart attack http://www.tmz.com/2014/07/29/james-...t-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

07-20-2014, 07:13 AM	#2
irehtman Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 15, 2013 Location: Montgomery County, Maryland Posts: 4,826	He also appeared in Nash Bridges as Nick Bridges, the father.

07-20-2014, 09:52 AM	#4
yankeesrj12 Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 09, 2008 Posts: 4,335	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.

07-20-2014, 11:37 AM	#6
Tiger32 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 14, 2002 Posts: 624	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".

07-20-2014, 04:12 PM	#7
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	Rest in peace.

07-20-2014, 09:22 PM	#8
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,183	Sorry to hear about Jim. I enjoyed his work on Maverick.