James Stewart, 89 (1908-1997) actor

James Maitland Stewart, 89 (20th May 1908 - 2nd July 1997) was an American actor and military officer who is among the most honoured and popular stars in film history. A major Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer contract player, Stewart was known for his distinctive drawl and down-to-earth persona, which helped him often portray American middle-class men struggling in crisis. Many of the films he starred in have become enduring classics.