James Garner Brutally Described The Biggest Problem With Steve McQueen
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- James Garner Brutally Described The Biggest Problem With Steve McQueen
James Garner and Steve McQueen shared the screen in The Great Escape, but behind the scenes, their dynamic was far from harmonious. Garner, known for his charm and steady professionalism, once summed up McQueen in a way that left no room for interpretation: "He wasn’t an actor. He was a poser." This sharp critique wasn’t just about McQueen’s acting-it pointed to deeper issues that defined his life and career.
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James. Garner was a class act!
Steve McQueen was an ass act!
Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman were so good in papillon.
The contrast between Garner and McQueen is striking.
Garner said he needed a JOB that's it..Good Man..
We're all flawed humans, even Steve McQueen.
Unprofessional inconsiderate behavior is unacceptable, ego on the rampage.
Garner was perfect.
I love Steve McQueen's performance in "Love with a Proper Stranger."
I wonder how many men died chipping asbestos off of ships pipes below deck. I lost a good friend, in his fifties, that did that same thing and died of it. He told me it was like a fog when they did that. When he got the cancer, he didn't last long. It will lay dormant for a long time but when it starts you don't last long.
Had an uncle that was a Navy pipefitter/insulator during the war...started a company in Southern Cali doing the same with post war construction...he died in the early 1970's of asbestosis/mesothelioma...his children converted to asbestos removal and continued the company..
All I can say is that I would love to have 5 minutes to talk to both of them!!!! Both fantastic Actors!!!!!!!
Brynner was always a bigger nightmare than McQueen. Garner's commitment to authenticity was genuine. He did his own stunts. It why they had to cancel the Rockford Files. He injured his back.
I'm not sure I agree. I do not like Mcqueen at all, but he played some great roles - the Magnificent Seven, Papillon (he was OUTSTANDING) are two that come to mind immediately.
So apparently, you weren't 'paying attention'. None of this was to diminish McQueen's stature or 'Film Greatness'. It was a Myopic into Steve's 'side ( real) personalities and embattlements'. Garner clearly...was the 'Bigger' Man, and far more well-rounded' human being and Film Star. McQueen indeed, was.....well.... Legendary. and 'Great'. and 'all those accolades. But our narrator here points out that James didn't lower himself to the 'snot' personality and shitty antics...toward others, that McQueen apparently did. D- to you, for your oblivious above comment, merely talking about how 'Bitchin' Steve was....in your estimation. Pay Attention better next time.
@@drumdude46 Apparently YOU weren't paying attention yourself, honey. Try to at least pretend to be intelligent....
More than any other actor of my youth, McQueen's performances I see today are so different from when I was a boy. Especially in The Great Escape and The Sand Pebbles. It's almost like I''m watching a different movie.
The colour shot of “Charles Bronson” at 5’ 26” is actually Hungarian actor Robert Bronzi…
Seems they both had problems .
James Gardner abused his wife Lois. She left him at least 3 times.
Yes its in his biography. Read his book.
Jim was no angel.
They both had terrible childhoods
I have books on both.
Both made good movies.
James Garner was brilliant in the Rockford files alongside Tom Atkins who in my opinion is another underrated actor.
James Garner's perspective really resonates. While McQueen was undoubtedly a huge star, his aloofness and tendency to push people away likely prevented him from forming lasting friendships in Hollywood. It's sad to think how his own personality sometimes stood in the way of his greatness.
Nobody in Hollywood is anyone's friend
"This video provides a captivating and honest perspective on the relationship between James Garner and Steve McQueen. Garner's candid description of McQueen's biggest flaw sheds light on the complexities of their friendship. The insights into their personalities and careers make this a fascinating watch for fans of both actors and classic Hollywood."
Garner = real Army combat veteran. McQueen = real Marine Corps conduct case. I can't even imagine what Garner thought about how this screw-up was acting.
McQueen came from difficult beginnings and passed away at 50, in a Mexican hospital.
I was always struck with the impression that McQueen's role in The Great Escape was contrived and jammed into the film as an afterthought. His side story didn’t really fit with the film and seemed separate from the actual story, and gave a very clear impression that it was done simply to give this guy screen time. And his character was an annoying joke. I’m a generation behind the McQueen era, so I wasn’t at all captivated by his supposed coolness. On the contrary, he has always seemed deeply insecure.
Remember they were both actors and commonly don’t get along with each other so this isn’t surprising but McQueen I believe to be one of the best actors and my have been less for his role but McQueen played a bigger part
Like a lot of actors, Steve McQueen had some awesome works to show for his efforts. Also like a lot of actors, their personalities were often lacking. I loved McQueen's works. Garners probably a little more.
I like them both.
love james garner what a nice guy xxxxx true to him self what a guy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Garners viewpoint, I'd still rather watch McQueen movies than the trained actors junk anyday.
Bullit was an awesome movie....loved McQueen
James Garner is not a dud.Why would you even say that? Its so disrespectful to his legacy.
It's the quiet ones you have to watch out for.
I love both actors. Steve was a huge box office star. James was a little jealous. This narrator seems to hate Steve McQueen.
Why in the hell would James be jealous of Steve? He was better looking , a better actor , and a better person all around. Steve was a narcissist wife beater.
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Learn facts. James abused his wife Lois. She left Jim at least 3 times. But came back each time. Was with him when he died.
Appears this narrator is bias.
It was an on/off marriage
Unfair.
These videos are narrated by a robot or AI. That’s why they mispronounce words, names, etc. I don’t think they have personal opinions about the subject matter. Most likely it s the writer of the script. Both McQueen and Garner were gifted but different types. They both had a lot of baggage from their early life. RIP guys, you brought us a lot of joy.
My favorite story about McQueen was when he accepted Jesus saying, "I regret I won't live long enough to tell others how great Jesus is."
McQueen said this after being diagnosed with incurable lung cancer due to an adult lifetime of smoking cigarettes. I was a combat medic in the 1st Infantry Division during the Vietnam War in 1967 and 1968. I've seen people at the end of their lives quickly "get religion!" StocktonRob
@@robertcharpentier6852 McQueen had mesothelioma, caused by exposure to asbestos fibers. Possibly from exposure in the USMC, or from racing car brake linings. Smoking increased the risk substantially.
As a Pallitative physician working in Hospice, I have observed hundreds of patients of different faiths in their last hours experiencing that magical blissful feeling of peace and unconditional love. From my experience, I think they are all feeling their own spirit, their soul as their ego-mind dissolves. From my observations, I am convinced we are all a fractal piece of the Creator and death is only of our corporeal form but our true spiritual selves are eternal. Religion for the most part is man-made but has its role in providing hope to people. Our true Power is within.
@@robertcharpentier6852
The cancer was caused by asbestos exposure from his time in the military, where he stripped asbestos from pipes in a ship's engine room, ultimately leading to the cause of the cancer..which was mesothelioma..
His cancer therefore was not caused through smoking..
@@lightworker4512So, so true. Thank you for those words.❤
THEY ARE ALL CRAZY! HELLYWOOD makes people crazy!
personality is something we come into the world with. I laugh at the, "well he had a rough childhood" justification for being nasty. Often those with the roughest childhood are the kindest. Forget the story and take responsibility SM needed someone to put him in line.
Yah, but here we are still talking about him…..
Those who have heroes have diminished themselves in some ways. Are shallow. This applies to the mass majority of the American people.
McQueen ruined his adult life trying to make up for and overcompensate for his awful childhood.
You could say the same about Joseph Stalin.
@@johndoherty4976 Ok. At least McQueen gave us some great films.
@@thebestlayahead7331 Absolutely i agree Steve Mcqueen's movies 🎬 🎞 🎥 🎦 where brilliant the Magnificent 7 the sand Pepples and Bullit and the towering inferno the Stalin comparison was a bit over the top my apologies
@@thebestlayahead7331 another great Steve McQueen 🎬 🎥 movie i saw 👀 recently i watched it on TH-cam was 1966's Nevada Smith it was one of Steve McQueen underrated movies in my opinion.
I have no doubt that McQueen was a jerk who often behaved like an egomaniac. But Garner was wrong about McQueen’s acting. Steve McQueen was a superb actor. Just watch Papillon, The War Lover, The Sand Pebbles.
This video should have wrapped it up at around 10 minutes.
Well .. since YOU had nothing to with its development - oh well!!
McQueen was full of himself !
Yes he was... But that's okay.
Even if Steve McQueen was wrong, you have to give them credit for sticking up for himself where he felt that he was fighting against the world.
We’re all fighting against the world. Fortunately, most of us aren’t such fragile dix about it.
James was a great guy but Le Mans is a misunderstood love project dedicated to beautiful cars, people acting was 2nd.
I. Don't know what is good about this information you give us
True stories, except for the motorcycle jump... McQueen did the jump in an unauthorized practice, unsanctioned because the producers could not get an insurer for that stunt.. thus, Eakins was always meant to do it...
TWO, James Garner was not as much the well-trained and believable actor you characterize him to be.
This is an obvious pick negative spinning various other stories on Steve McQueen!
The dialogue-free motorcycle bits are among the most memorable parts of The Great Escape. McQueen was insecure, but he made it work for him.
🏆 All these guys are POSERS...they're actors ... THATS WHAT THEY DO...🤣🤣🤣🤣
Maybe a third true, but exaggerated.
The great escape was Hollywood bullshit. The real men who made the escape would give this film the thumbs down .mqeens role was total bullshit.
The King of Cool made some great movies. As humans none of us are exempt from being stupid at times. No one.
Why does this type of video always surface after the recipient in his box for a number of years. Sounds like a bit of winging to me. 😔
who thought he was good looking any one
Reminiscent of a Brussels sprouts.
Garner is a dud
Garner wrote his opinion of McQueen years after he’d died. It’s easy to attack a dead man who can’t defend himself.