Search results
See James Garner full list of movies and tv shows from their career. Find where to watch James Garner's latest movies and tv shows.
American actor and producer James Garner (1928 – 2014) rose to prominence as a contract player for Warner Bros. in the 1957 television show Maverick as the series initial lead character Bret Maverick.
YearTitleRoleNotes2013The Ultimate LifeHoward "Red" StevensSequel to The Ultimate Gift2011Pioneers of TelevisionHimself / Jim Rockford / Bret MaverickDocumentary; episode: "Crime Dramas"2006HimselfVideo2005James Garner On-Camera Interview: ...Himself / Jim RockfordDVD Documentary ShortHis successful films included The Thrill of It All (1963) , Move Over, Darling (1963) , The Great Escape (1963) and The Americanization of Emily (1964) . After that, his career wandered and when he appeared in the automobile racing movie Grand Prix (1966), he got the bug to race professionally.
- January 1, 1
- Norman, Oklahoma, USA
- January 1, 1
- Brentwood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- James Garner and Ruth Buzzi in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967)
- James Garner and Judy Carne in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967)
- Charles Bronson, James Garner, John Leyton, David McCallum, and Nigel Stock in The Great Escape (1963)
- James Garner and David McCallum in The Great Escape (1963)
- Donald Pleasence and James Garner in The Great Escape (1963)
- Richard Attenborough, Donald Pleasence, and James Garner in The Great Escape (1963)
- Zach Laws
- The Americanization of Emily (1964) Garner often called "The Americanization of Emily" his favorite film among the many he starred in (per The Orlando Sentinel), and that's saying a lot considering how openly critical he could be of his own work.
- The Great Escape (1963) Even if you've never seen "The Great Escape," you've seen its influence on everything from "Chicken Run" to "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood."
- Victor/Victoria (1982) Garner was the only member of the leading "Victor/Victoria" cast to not earn an Oscar nomination (Julie Andrews, Robert Preston, and Lesley Ann Warren all earned bids), and that's a shame, because his measured performance keeps Blake Edwards' high-wire farce from going completely off the rails.
- Murphy's Romance (1985) Garner earned the lone Oscar nomination of his long career for Martin Ritt's slice-of-life drama. "Murphy's Romance" is a May-December love story between Murphy Jones (Garner), a widowed pharmacist in rural Arizona, and Emma Moriarty (Sally Field), a newly divorced mother who moves to town in search of a fresh start.
- The Great Escape. Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough. 227 votes. A thrilling tale of wartime resilience, this iconic film showcases the indomitable spirit of Allied prisoners-of-war as they plan and execute their daring escape from a German POW camp.
- Support Your Local Sheriff! James Garner, Joan Hackett, Walter Brennan. 239 votes. This hilarious comedy centers around the antics of an amiable drifter who meanders into a lawless Gold Rush town plagued by warring factions.
- Murphy's Romance. Sally Field, James Garner, Brian Kerwin. 251 votes. An endearing romantic drama that beautifully captures the essence of middle-aged love, this film pairs Garner with Sally Field in an unconventional love story that both surprises and delights.
- Support Your Local Gunfighter. James Garner, Suzanne Pleshette, Jack Elam. 173 votes. In this uproarious companion piece to Support Your Local Sheriff, Garner returns as a lovable rogue who stumbles upon a gullible mining town in desperate need of protection.
TV movies. During the 1980s, Garner played dramatic roles in a number of television films, including Heartsounds with Mary Tyler Moore featuring the true story of a doctor (played by Garner) who is deprived of oxygen for too long during an operation and wakes up mentally impaired; Promise with James Woods and Piper Laurie, about dealing with a ...
People also ask
Why are James Garner movies so popular?
Where is James Garner from?
Who is James Garner?
Did garner ever appear in a movie?
All 95 James Garner Movies (in Order) Dive into the world of James Garner’s cinematic legacy with this comprehensive roundup of his iconic filmography. From his early days to his final role, we review the movies that showcase the versatility and charisma of this beloved actor, providing you with an engaging and informative journey through his ...