On stage and in film, he was known for his consistently energetic performances, distinctive vocal style, and deadpan comic timing. He won acclaim and major awards for a wide variety of performances. [3]

Cagney was of Norwegian (from his maternal grandfather) and Irish descent. Ending three decades on the screen, he retired to his farm in Stanfordville, New York (some 77 miles/124 km. north of his New …

Jan 7, 2026 · James Cagney, American actor noted for his versatility in musicals, comedies, and crime dramas. He played tough guys in such films as The Public Enemy, Angels with Dirty Faces, and …

Jul 11, 2024 · Cagney won the Best Actor Award from the National Board of Review and the New York Film Critics Circle. He and director Michael Curtiz were both nominated for Academy Awards.

James Francis Cagney, Jr. (July 17, 1899 – March 30, 1986) was an American film actor. Although he won acclaim and major awards for a wide variety of roles, he is best remembered for playing "tough …

Jul 16, 2025 · James Cagney was an acting powerhouse, and the characters he portrayed in his best movies continue to captivate audiences and critics worldwide. With a career spanning more than five …

Cagney retired in 1961, after playing the manic Coca-Cola executive in Billy Wilder's One Two Three. He spent his later years living with his wife on their 800-acre farm in Dutchess County, NY, relaxing, …

James Francis Cagney, Jr. (/ ˈkæɡni /; [1] July 17, 1899 – March 30, 1986) [2] was an American actor, dancer and movie director. He had many roles in his long career. In 1942, he won the Oscar for Best …

Apr 19, 2025 · The best and most essential classic movies starring James Cagney include White Heat, The Public Enemy, and Yankee Doddle Dandy.

James Cagney, the cocky and pugnacious film star who set the standard for gangster roles in ''The Public Enemy'' and won an Academy Award for his portrayal of George M. Cohan in ''Yankee Doodle...