James Garner 1928 - 2014

[Yssup Rider]

and I KNOW some of you boyz just LOVED him in Victor Victoria!

[JD Barleycorn]

I'm sorry, I just had to look at the stupidity posted by FuckZup so I peeked. Robert Preston and Alex Karras were gay in Victor/Victoria, James Garner and Julie Andrews were not. I can see why you are so confused FuckZup in real life.

[Guest123018-4]

Yep, James Garner was one of the best.
Sorry to hear of his demise.

[Yssup Rider]

JDIdiot, are you saying that James Garner wasn't great in Victor Victoria?

Who said anything about his character, Prince Marchand, being gay?

You're a fucking idiot.

[I B Hankering]

Originally Posted by gnadfly

RIP Jimmy

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Originally Posted by Lumberjack

My favorite James Garner movie is "Support Your Local Sheriff" but I'm partial to all the old westerns. I did like him in Maverick and The notebook. He will be missed.

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Originally Posted by CuteOldGuy

That was one of the funniest movies ever! RIP, Jim!

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Pa Danby (Walter Brennan): "If that gun had gone off, it'd of blowed right up in my face."
Jason McCullough (Garner): "Now it wouldn't have done my finger a hell of a lot of good either, would it?"

[CuteOldGuy]

Originally Posted by I B Hankering

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Pa Danby (Walter Brennan): "If that gun had gone off, it'd of blowed right up in my face."
Jason McCullough (Garner): "Now it wouldn't have done my finger a hell of a lot of good either, would it?"

Lol! That's one of my all time favorite movie lines!

[Munchmasterman]

Maverick was a big part of Sunday night TV. It beat the shit out of the spinning plates guys on Ed Sullivan. The violence was always black and white. Not because the show was black and white but because it was clear that mayhem (bad violence) and justice (good violence) were always clear cut (which they are sometimes).
Maverick would try to avoid a fight but always rewarded the bad guy with an ass kicking.

[R.M.]

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He helped with organizing the march on Washington in 1963. It may considered the first large scaled political act since the days of Hollywood's anti-communist black list and McCarthyism.

[Guest092216]

Yes I did love him in Victor Victoria.

And the Notebook.

A great actor. Thank you, Mr. Garner. RIP

[JCM800]

I just saw Tank recently.

[Whirlaway]

[cptjohnstone]

He made the Oklahoma's top ten list

Top 10 Famous Oklahomans

By Adam Knapp

Oklahoma hasn't exactly had a national reputation as an area known for the arts. But the number of influential actors and musicians from the state is actually very high.

Athletes, politicians and people known for other pursuits aren't included. Those are lists for another day. And save the e-mails on Brad Pitt. He wasn't included because he left shortly after his birth. He typically claims Missouri as his "home."

All of that said, here's the list of the top 10 famous Oklahomans.
1. Will Rogers



He's immortalized in the names of so many Oklahoma locations, including OKC's airport, and his story is a hit musical. But all that is the aftermath.

Born in 1879 somewhere in the middle of what is now Oologah Lake, Will Rogers was one of the world's most renowned humorists. From Vaudeville and "The Follies" to film and newspaper, he was an American superstar in nearly every area of entertainment before the tragic plane ride with famed aviator Wiley Post that took his life in 1935. More: Biography of Oklahoma's Favorite Son


2. Garth Brooks

Few would argue with the characterization of Garth Brooks as one of the most influential forces in country music. His success in the 1990's, often crossing genres, helped country reach new levels of popularity.

Troyal Garth Brooks was born in Tulsa in 1962, grew up in Yukon and attended college at Oklahoma State in Stillwater. After living out of state for much of his early career, Brooks moved back to Oklahoma and married another country star, Trisha Yearwood. More: Country Superstar's Hits

3. Ron Howard

He gained fame on television, as "Opie" on the The Andy Griffith Show and "Richie Cunningham" on Happy Days, but he became one of Hollywood's power players as a film director.

Born in Duncan, Oklahoma in 1954, Howard's early directing career had commercial successes like Cocoon and Splash, but it was not met with great critical acclaim. Later pictures such asApollo 13, A Beautiful Mind and Cinderella Man, though, have turned him into one of the elite filmmakers in Tinsel Town. More: A Beautiful Mind Wins Best Picture

4. Chuck Norris

Born in the small, south Oklahoma town of Ryan, Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris began his rise to fame with a storied career in karate tournaments. His film career began in the 1970's with such hits Way of the Dragon with Bruce Lee and his first starring role, Breaker! Breaker!.

After a series of hit films in the 1980's, Norris took the lead role in television's Walker, Texas Ranger. The series lasted 8 popular seasons on CBS and continues in repeats on syndicated television. More: Walker Texas Ranger - Complete First Season

5. Reba McEntire

There's no shortage of country music names from Oklahoma, but next to Garth there isn't one bigger than Reba. With more than 20 #1 hits and millions of albums sold, McEntire is one of the most popular country stars of all time.

Hailing from McAlester, she sang at an early age. She performed the National Anthem in OKC at the 1974 National Rodeo Finals and was on her way to Nashville. Superstardom wouldn't take long as she hit #1 the first time in 1982 with "Can't Even Get The Blues No More." More: Reba's #1's

6. James Garner

Born James Bumgarner in Norman in 1928, Garner achieved stardom early in his career with television's Maverick. But perhaps his greater achievement is the number of years he has worked steadily in Hollywood.

His role as "Bret Maverick" ended in 1960, and he has since appeared in dozens and dozens of movies such as The Great Escape, Murphy's Romance and the 1994 film version of Maverickthat starred Mel Gibson in the title role. More: 1994's Maverick with Mel Gibson

7. Gene Autry

It began in music for Gene Autry, "The Singing Cowboy." After several early hits in the 1930's, he went on to make more than 40 western films before 1940. In each, he rode his horse and sang often, becoming one of the top box office draws of the era.

Orvon Gene Autry was not born in Oklahoma but was raised in the southern towns of Achille and Ravia. He now has a town named after him just to the north of those areas. More: "The Singing Cowboy" Performs

8. Alfre Woodard

Born in Tulsa in 1953, Alfre Woodard has become one of today's premiere television actresses. The list of her awards is extensive and includes multiple Emmy and Golden Globe wins.

From Hill Street Blues to St. Elsewhere, Woodard made her mark in series TV, but TV movies catapulted her popularity. Such films as Miss Evers Boys and Words by Heart won her great acclaim. She has also had some memorable performances in feature films such as Star Trek: First Contact and Love and Basketball. More: In Spike Lee's Crooklyn

9. Blake Edwards

Blake Edwards was born in 1922 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He is best known as the director of thePink Panther films with Peter Sellers, but he also directed a number of other popular movies such as The Party, another comedy classic with Sellers, and the 1961 classic Breakfast at Tiffany's.

Edwards married Julie Andrews in 1969 and has directed her in several films includingVictor/Victoria and 10. More: The Pink Panther

10. Phil McGraw (aka Dr. Phil)

Hey, why not?

1950 Vinita saw the birth of Dr. Phil McGraw, a man that would gain national fame for his unique brand of behavioral advice on Oprah Winfrey. He would turn that fame in his own syndicated television show, Dr. Phil, which has become an incredibly popular daytime phenomenon.

McGraw originally went to the University of Tulsa on a football scholarship, but an injury turned him to the study of psychology. More: The Doctor Says Love Smart

[I B Hankering]

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

James Garner served in the National Guard for seven months before joining the U.S. Army. He fought in the Korean War for 14 months with the 5th Regimental Combat Team. James was wounded twice and was awarded the Purple Heart.

After the war, James began his successful acting career. He played a member of the military in the films The Great Escape (right picture) and The Americanization of Emily.

James passed away Saturday at the age of 86. We honor his service.

https://www.facebook.com/VeteransAffairs

[Whirlaway]

Dr. Phil, but not Woody Guthrie?

Originally Posted by cptjohnstone

He made the Oklahoma's top ten list

Top 10 Famous Oklahomans

By Adam Knapp

Oklahoma hasn't exactly had a national reputation as an area known for the arts. But the number of influential actors and musicians from the state is actually very high.

Athletes, politicians and people known for other pursuits aren't included. Those are lists for another day. And save the e-mails on Brad Pitt. He wasn't included because he left shortly after his birth. He typically claims Missouri as his "home."

All of that said, here's the list of the top 10 famous Oklahomans.
1. Will Rogers



He's immortalized in the names of so many Oklahoma locations, including OKC's airport, and his story is a hit musical. But all that is the aftermath.

Born in 1879 somewhere in the middle of what is now Oologah Lake, Will Rogers was one of the world's most renowned humorists. From Vaudeville and "The Follies" to film and newspaper, he was an American superstar in nearly every area of entertainment before the tragic plane ride with famed aviator Wiley Post that took his life in 1935. More: Biography of Oklahoma's Favorite Son


2. Garth Brooks

Few would argue with the characterization of Garth Brooks as one of the most influential forces in country music. His success in the 1990's, often crossing genres, helped country reach new levels of popularity.

Troyal Garth Brooks was born in Tulsa in 1962, grew up in Yukon and attended college at Oklahoma State in Stillwater. After living out of state for much of his early career, Brooks moved back to Oklahoma and married another country star, Trisha Yearwood. More: Country Superstar's Hits

3. Ron Howard

He gained fame on television, as "Opie" on the The Andy Griffith Show and "Richie Cunningham" on Happy Days, but he became one of Hollywood's power players as a film director.

Born in Duncan, Oklahoma in 1954, Howard's early directing career had commercial successes like Cocoon and Splash, but it was not met with great critical acclaim. Later pictures such asApollo 13, A Beautiful Mind and Cinderella Man, though, have turned him into one of the elite filmmakers in Tinsel Town. More: A Beautiful Mind Wins Best Picture

4. Chuck Norris

Born in the small, south Oklahoma town of Ryan, Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris began his rise to fame with a storied career in karate tournaments. His film career began in the 1970's with such hits Way of the Dragon with Bruce Lee and his first starring role, Breaker! Breaker!.

After a series of hit films in the 1980's, Norris took the lead role in television's Walker, Texas Ranger. The series lasted 8 popular seasons on CBS and continues in repeats on syndicated television. More: Walker Texas Ranger - Complete First Season

5. Reba McEntire

There's no shortage of country music names from Oklahoma, but next to Garth there isn't one bigger than Reba. With more than 20 #1 hits and millions of albums sold, McEntire is one of the most popular country stars of all time.

Hailing from McAlester, she sang at an early age. She performed the National Anthem in OKC at the 1974 National Rodeo Finals and was on her way to Nashville. Superstardom wouldn't take long as she hit #1 the first time in 1982 with "Can't Even Get The Blues No More." More: Reba's #1's

6. James Garner

Born James Bumgarner in Norman in 1928, Garner achieved stardom early in his career with television's Maverick. But perhaps his greater achievement is the number of years he has worked steadily in Hollywood.

His role as "Bret Maverick" ended in 1960, and he has since appeared in dozens and dozens of movies such as The Great Escape, Murphy's Romance and the 1994 film version of Maverickthat starred Mel Gibson in the title role. More: 1994's Maverick with Mel Gibson

7. Gene Autry

It began in music for Gene Autry, "The Singing Cowboy." After several early hits in the 1930's, he went on to make more than 40 western films before 1940. In each, he rode his horse and sang often, becoming one of the top box office draws of the era.

Orvon Gene Autry was not born in Oklahoma but was raised in the southern towns of Achille and Ravia. He now has a town named after him just to the north of those areas. More: "The Singing Cowboy" Performs

8. Alfre Woodard

Born in Tulsa in 1953, Alfre Woodard has become one of today's premiere television actresses. The list of her awards is extensive and includes multiple Emmy and Golden Globe wins.

From Hill Street Blues to St. Elsewhere, Woodard made her mark in series TV, but TV movies catapulted her popularity. Such films as Miss Evers Boys and Words by Heart won her great acclaim. She has also had some memorable performances in feature films such as Star Trek: First Contact and Love and Basketball. More: In Spike Lee's Crooklyn

9. Blake Edwards

Blake Edwards was born in 1922 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He is best known as the director of thePink Panther films with Peter Sellers, but he also directed a number of other popular movies such as The Party, another comedy classic with Sellers, and the 1961 classic Breakfast at Tiffany's.

Edwards married Julie Andrews in 1969 and has directed her in several films includingVictor/Victoria and 10. More: The Pink Panther

10. Phil McGraw (aka Dr. Phil)

Hey, why not?

1950 Vinita saw the birth of Dr. Phil McGraw, a man that would gain national fame for his unique brand of behavioral advice on Oprah Winfrey. He would turn that fame in his own syndicated television show, Dr. Phil, which has become an incredibly popular daytime phenomenon.

McGraw originally went to the University of Tulsa on a football scholarship, but an injury turned him to the study of psychology. More: The Doctor Says Love Smart

[cptjohnstone]

Originally Posted by Whirlaway

Dr. Phil, but not Woody Guthrie?

true but at least Barry Switzer was not on the list