James Whitmore
American actor (1921-2009) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For his son, the American actor and director, see James Whitmore Jr.
James Allen Whitmore Jr. (October 1, 1921 – February 6, 2009) was an American actor. He received numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, a Grammy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Theatre World Award, and a Tony Award, plus two Academy Award nominations.
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| Born | James Allen Whitmore Jr. (1921-10-01)October 1, 1921 White Plains, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 6, 2009(2009-02-06) (aged 87) Malibu, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1946–2007 |
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| Children | 4, including James Whitmore Jr. |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |  United States Marine Corps |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | Marine Forces Reserve |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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