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James Cagney

Bio: ​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. James Francis Cagney, Jr
Born: Mon, Jul 17 1899
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Sun, Mar 30 1986
James Cagney is 86 years old
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Poster of Sly
Sly
James Cagney would have been no older than
86 in Sly
as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Sat, Sep 16 2023
Poster of Parkinson at 50
Parkinson at 50
James Cagney would have been no older than
86 in Parkinson at 50
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Aug 28 2021
Poster of This Is Bob Hope...
This Is Bob Hope...
James Cagney would have been no older than
86 in This Is Bob Hope...
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Dec 29 2017
Poster of And the Oscar Goes To...
And the Oscar Goes To...
James Cagney would have been no older than
86 in And the Oscar Goes To...
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Feb 01 2014
Poster of 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
James Cagney would have been no older than
86 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jul 02 2009
Poster of Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression
James Cagney would have been no older than
86 in Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression
as 'Self (archive)'.
Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film
Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film
James Cagney would have been no older than
86 in Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Oct 21 2008
Poster of You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story
You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story
James Cagney would have been no older than
86 in You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, May 15 2008
Poster of Angels with Dirty Faces: Whaddya Hear? Whaddya Say?
Angels with Dirty Faces: Whaddya Hear? Whaddya Say?
James Cagney would have been no older than
86 in Angels with Dirty Faces: Whaddya Hear? Whaddya Say?
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Beer and Blood: Enemies of the Public
Beer and Blood: Enemies of the Public
James Cagney would have been no older than
86 in Beer and Blood: Enemies of the Public
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of White Heat: Top of the World
White Heat: Top of the World
James Cagney would have been no older than
86 in White Heat: Top of the World
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Remembering Ragtime
Remembering Ragtime
James Cagney would have been no older than
86 in Remembering Ragtime
as 'NY Police Commissioner Rheinlander Waldo (archive footage)'.
Tue, Nov 16 2004
Poster of Los Angeles Plays Itself
Los Angeles Plays Itself
James Cagney would have been no older than
86 in Los Angeles Plays Itself
as 'Tom Powers in The Public Enemy (archive footage)'.
Wed, Jul 28 2004
Poster of Complicated Women
Complicated Women
James Cagney would have been no older than
86 in Complicated Women
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, May 06 2003
Poster of The Kid Stays in the Picture
The Kid Stays in the Picture
James Cagney would have been no older than
86 in The Kid Stays in the Picture
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Aug 16 2002
Poster of Doris Day: It's Magic
Doris Day: It's Magic
James Cagney would have been no older than
86 in Doris Day: It's Magic
as 'Self'.
Sun, Oct 18 1998
Poster of Bogart: The Untold Story
Bogart: The Untold Story
James Cagney would have been no older than
86 in Bogart: The Untold Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jan 05 1997
Poster of Harlow: The Blonde Bombshell
Harlow: The Blonde Bombshell
James Cagney would have been no older than
86 in Harlow: The Blonde Bombshell
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Feb 06 1993
Poster of James Cagney: Top of the World
James Cagney: Top of the World
James Cagney would have been no older than
86 in James Cagney: Top of the World
as 'Self (Archive footage)'.
Sun, Jul 05 1992
Poster of Movie Tough Guys
Movie Tough Guys
James Cagney would have been no older than
86 in Movie Tough Guys
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
James Cagney would have been no older than
86 in Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, May 16 1988
Poster of That's Dancing!
That's Dancing!
James Cagney was
85 in That's Dancing!
as 'From 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jan 18 1985
Poster of Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
James Cagney was
85 in Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Terrible Joe Moran
Terrible Joe Moran
James Cagney was
84 in Terrible Joe Moran
as 'Joe Moran'.
Mon, Mar 26 1984
Poster of Going Hollywood: The '30s
Going Hollywood: The '30s
James Cagney was
84 in Going Hollywood: The '30s
as '(archive footage)'.
Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
James Cagney was
83 in Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 25 1983
Poster of Showbiz Goes to War
Showbiz Goes to War
James Cagney was
83 in Showbiz Goes to War
as '(archive footage)'.
Fri, Dec 31 1982
Poster of Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
James Cagney was
82 in Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
as '(in "White Heat") (archive footage)'.
Fri, May 21 1982
Poster of Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars
James Cagney was
82 in Night of 100 Stars
as 'Self'.
Mon, Mar 08 1982
Poster of James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy
James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy
James Cagney was
82 in James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy
Tue, Dec 01 1981
Poster of Ragtime
Ragtime
James Cagney was
82 in Ragtime
as 'New York Police Commissioner Rhinelander Waldo'.
Fri, Nov 20 1981
Poster of Frank Sinatra: The First 40 Years
Frank Sinatra: The First 40 Years
James Cagney was
80 in Frank Sinatra: The First 40 Years
as 'Self'.
Thu, Dec 13 1979
Poster of That's Entertainment, Part II
That's Entertainment, Part II
James Cagney was
76 in That's Entertainment, Part II
as '(archive footage)'.
Sun, May 16 1976
Poster of It's Showtime
It's Showtime
James Cagney was
76 in It's Showtime
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Mar 31 1976
Poster of Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
James Cagney was
76 in Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Aug 06 1975
Poster of Arizona Bushwhackers
Arizona Bushwhackers
James Cagney was
68 in Arizona Bushwhackers
as 'Narrator'.
Fri, Mar 01 1968
Poster of Ballad of Smokey the Bear
Ballad of Smokey the Bear
James Cagney was
67 in Ballad of Smokey the Bear
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Thu, Nov 24 1966
Poster of Hollywood and the Stars
Hollywood and the Stars
James Cagney was
64 in Hollywood and the Stars
as '(archive footage)'.
Mon, May 04 1964
Poster of The Road to the Wall
The Road to the Wall
James Cagney was
62 in The Road to the Wall
as 'Narrator'.
Mon, Jan 01 1962
Poster of One, Two, Three
One, Two, Three
James Cagney was
62 in One, Two, Three
as 'C.R. MacNamara'.
Fri, Dec 15 1961
Poster of The Gallant Hours
The Gallant Hours
James Cagney was
60 in The Gallant Hours
as 'Admiral William 'Bull' Halsey'.
Mon, Jun 13 1960
Poster of Shake Hands with the Devil
Shake Hands with the Devil
James Cagney was
59 in Shake Hands with the Devil
as 'Sean Lenihan'.
Wed, Jun 24 1959
Poster of Never Steal Anything Small
Never Steal Anything Small
James Cagney was
59 in Never Steal Anything Small
as 'Jake MacIllaney'.
Wed, Feb 11 1959
Poster of Short Cut to Hell
Short Cut to Hell
James Cagney was
58 in Short Cut to Hell
as 'Himself (prologue)'.
Sun, Sep 01 1957
Poster of Man of a Thousand Faces
Man of a Thousand Faces
James Cagney was
58 in Man of a Thousand Faces
as 'Lon Chaney'.
Thu, Aug 15 1957
Poster of These Wilder Years
These Wilder Years
James Cagney was
57 in These Wilder Years
as 'Steve Bradford'.
Fri, Aug 17 1956
Poster of Tribute to a Bad Man
Tribute to a Bad Man
James Cagney was
56 in Tribute to a Bad Man
as 'Jeremy Rodack'.
Fri, Mar 30 1956
Poster of The Seven Little Foys
The Seven Little Foys
James Cagney was
56 in The Seven Little Foys
as 'George M. Cohan'.
Fri, Sep 30 1955
Poster of Mister Roberts
Mister Roberts
James Cagney was
55 in Mister Roberts
as 'The Captain'.
Sun, Jul 10 1955
Poster of Love Me or Leave Me
Love Me or Leave Me
James Cagney was
55 in Love Me or Leave Me
as 'Martin Snyder'.
Thu, May 26 1955
Poster of Run for Cover
Run for Cover
James Cagney was
55 in Run for Cover
as 'Matt Dow'.
Fri, Apr 29 1955
Poster of A Lion Is in the Streets
A Lion Is in the Streets
James Cagney was
54 in A Lion Is in the Streets
as 'Hank Martin'.
Wed, Sep 23 1953
Poster of What Price Glory
What Price Glory
James Cagney was
53 in What Price Glory
as 'Captain Flagg'.
Fri, Aug 22 1952
Poster of Starlift
Starlift
James Cagney was
52 in Starlift
as 'James Cagney'.
Fri, Dec 14 1951
Poster of Come Fill the Cup
Come Fill the Cup
James Cagney was
52 in Come Fill the Cup
as 'Lew Marsh'.
Wed, Oct 24 1951
Poster of The West Point Story
The West Point Story
James Cagney was
51 in The West Point Story
as 'Elwin Bixby'.
Sat, Nov 25 1950
Poster of Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye
Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye
James Cagney was
51 in Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye
as 'Ralph Cotter'.
Sat, Aug 19 1950
Poster of White Heat
White Heat
James Cagney was
50 in White Heat
as 'Arthur 'Cody' Jarrett'.
Fri, Sep 02 1949
Poster of The Time of Your Life
The Time of Your Life
James Cagney was
49 in The Time of Your Life
as 'Joseph'.
Fri, Sep 03 1948
Poster of Blow-Ups of 1947
Blow-Ups of 1947
James Cagney was
48 in Blow-Ups of 1947
as 'Self'.
Wed, Dec 31 1947
Poster of 13 Rue Madeleine
13 Rue Madeleine
James Cagney was
47 in 13 Rue Madeleine
as 'Robert Emmett 'Bob' Sharkey'.
Wed, Jan 15 1947
Poster of Okay for Sound
Okay for Sound
James Cagney was
47 in Okay for Sound
as 'Tommy Powers (archive footage)'.
Sat, Sep 07 1946
Poster of Blood on the Sun
Blood on the Sun
James Cagney was
45 in Blood on the Sun
as 'Nick Condon'.
Thu, Apr 26 1945
Poster of The Voice That Thrilled the World
The Voice That Thrilled the World
James Cagney was
44 in The Voice That Thrilled the World
as 'Self (segment 'Yankee Doodle Dandy') (archive footage)'.
Sat, Oct 16 1943
Poster of Johnny Come Lately
Johnny Come Lately
James Cagney was
44 in Johnny Come Lately
as 'Tom Richards'.
Fri, Sep 03 1943
Poster of Show-Business at War
Show-Business at War
James Cagney was
43 in Show-Business at War
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 21 1943
Poster of You, John Jones!
You, John Jones!
James Cagney was
43 in You, John Jones!
as 'John Jones'.
Thu, Jan 14 1943
Poster of Yankee Doodle Dandy
Yankee Doodle Dandy
James Cagney was
42 in Yankee Doodle Dandy
as 'George M. Cohan'.
Fri, May 29 1942
Poster of Captains of the Clouds
Captains of the Clouds
James Cagney was
42 in Captains of the Clouds
as 'Brian MacLean (bush pilot)'.
Thu, Feb 12 1942
Poster of Calling All Girls
Calling All Girls
James Cagney was
42 in Calling All Girls
as 'Himself (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jan 24 1942
Poster of Breakdowns of 1941
Breakdowns of 1941
James Cagney was
42 in Breakdowns of 1941
as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 14 1941
Poster of The Bride Came C.O.D.
The Bride Came C.O.D.
James Cagney was
41 in The Bride Came C.O.D.
as 'Steve Collins'.
Sat, Jul 12 1941
Poster of The Strawberry Blonde
The Strawberry Blonde
James Cagney was
41 in The Strawberry Blonde
as 'Biff Grimes'.
Fri, Feb 21 1941
Poster of Breakdowns of 1940
Breakdowns of 1940
James Cagney was
41 in Breakdowns of 1940
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 31 1940
Poster of City for Conquest
City for Conquest
James Cagney was
41 in City for Conquest
as 'Danny Kenny'.
Sat, Sep 21 1940
Poster of Torrid Zone
Torrid Zone
James Cagney was
40 in Torrid Zone
as 'Nick Butler'.
Sat, May 18 1940
Poster of The Fighting 69th
The Fighting 69th
James Cagney was
40 in The Fighting 69th
as 'Jerry Plunkett'.
Sat, Jan 27 1940
Poster of Breakdowns of 1939
Breakdowns of 1939
James Cagney was
40 in Breakdowns of 1939
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 31 1939
Poster of The Roaring Twenties
The Roaring Twenties
James Cagney was
40 in The Roaring Twenties
as 'Eddie Bartlett'.
Sat, Oct 28 1939
Poster of Each Dawn I Die
Each Dawn I Die
James Cagney was
40 in Each Dawn I Die
as 'Frank Ross'.
Sat, Aug 19 1939
Poster of Hollywood Hobbies
Hollywood Hobbies
James Cagney was
39 in Hollywood Hobbies
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Wed, May 03 1939
Poster of The Oklahoma Kid
The Oklahoma Kid
James Cagney was
39 in The Oklahoma Kid
as 'Jim Kincaid'.
Sat, Mar 11 1939
Poster of Angels with Dirty Faces
Angels with Dirty Faces
James Cagney was
39 in Angels with Dirty Faces
as 'Rocky Sullivan'.
Sat, Nov 26 1938
Poster of Boy Meets Girl
Boy Meets Girl
James Cagney was
39 in Boy Meets Girl
as 'Robert Law'.
Sat, Aug 27 1938
Poster of Something to Sing About
Something to Sing About
James Cagney was
38 in Something to Sing About
as 'Terrence 'Terry' Rooney'.
Thu, Sep 30 1937
Poster of Breakdowns of 1936
Breakdowns of 1936
James Cagney was
37 in Breakdowns of 1936
as 'Self'.
Wed, Dec 30 1936
Poster of Great Guy
Great Guy
James Cagney was
37 in Great Guy
as 'Johnny 'Red' Cave'.
Tue, Dec 01 1936
Poster of Ceiling Zero
Ceiling Zero
James Cagney was
36 in Ceiling Zero
as 'Dizzy Davies'.
Thu, Jan 16 1936
Poster of A Dream Comes True
A Dream Comes True
James Cagney was
36 in A Dream Comes True
as 'Himself (uncredited)'.
Tue, Dec 31 1935
Poster of Things You Never See on the Screen
Things You Never See on the Screen
James Cagney was
36 in Things You Never See on the Screen
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 01 1935
Poster of Frisco Kid
Frisco Kid
James Cagney was
36 in Frisco Kid
as 'Bat Morgan'.
Sat, Nov 30 1935
Poster of Mutiny on the Bounty
Mutiny on the Bounty
James Cagney was
36 in Mutiny on the Bounty
as '(uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 22 1935
Poster of A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream
James Cagney was
36 in A Midsummer Night's Dream
as 'Bottom'.
Wed, Oct 09 1935
Poster of The Irish in Us
The Irish in Us
James Cagney was
36 in The Irish in Us
as 'Danny O'Hara'.
Wed, Jul 31 1935
Poster of 'G' Men
'G' Men
James Cagney was
35 in 'G' Men
as '‘Brick' Davis'.
Sat, May 04 1935
Poster of Devil Dogs of the Air
Devil Dogs of the Air
James Cagney was
35 in Devil Dogs of the Air
as 'Tommy O'Toole'.
Sat, Feb 09 1935
Poster of A Trip Thru a Hollywood Studio
A Trip Thru a Hollywood Studio
James Cagney was
35 in A Trip Thru a Hollywood Studio
as 'Himself (uncredited)'.
Sat, Feb 02 1935
Poster of The St. Louis Kid
The St. Louis Kid
James Cagney was
35 in The St. Louis Kid
as 'Eddie Kennedy'.
Sat, Nov 10 1934
Poster of The Hollywood Gad-About
The Hollywood Gad-About
James Cagney was
35 in The Hollywood Gad-About
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Thu, Oct 04 1934
Poster of Here Comes the Navy
Here Comes the Navy
James Cagney was
35 in Here Comes the Navy
as 'Chesty O'Conner'.
Sat, Jul 21 1934
Poster of He Was Her Man
He Was Her Man
James Cagney was
34 in He Was Her Man
as 'Flicker Hayes, aka Jerry Allen'.
Sat, Jun 16 1934
Poster of Jimmy the Gent
Jimmy the Gent
James Cagney was
34 in Jimmy the Gent
as 'Jimmy Corrigan'.
Fri, Mar 09 1934
Poster of Screen Snapshots No. 11
Screen Snapshots No. 11
James Cagney was
34 in Screen Snapshots No. 11
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Jan 01 1934
Poster of Lady Killer
Lady Killer
James Cagney was
34 in Lady Killer
as 'Dan Quigley'.
Sat, Dec 09 1933
Poster of Footlight Parade
Footlight Parade
James Cagney was
34 in Footlight Parade
as 'Chester Kent'.
Sat, Oct 21 1933
Poster of The Mayor of Hell
The Mayor of Hell
James Cagney was
33 in The Mayor of Hell
as 'Richard 'Patsy' Gargan'.
Sat, Jun 24 1933
Poster of Picture Snatcher
Picture Snatcher
James Cagney was
33 in Picture Snatcher
as 'Daniel Patrick "Danny" Kean'.
Sat, May 06 1933
Poster of Hard to Handle
Hard to Handle
James Cagney was
33 in Hard to Handle
as 'Lefty Merrill'.
Sat, Jan 28 1933
Poster of Winner Take All
Winner Take All
James Cagney was
32 in Winner Take All
as 'Jim 'Jimmy' Kane'.
Sat, Jul 16 1932
Poster of The Crowd Roars
The Crowd Roars
James Cagney was
32 in The Crowd Roars
as 'Joe Greer'.
Sat, Apr 16 1932
Poster of Taxi!
Taxi!
James Cagney was
32 in Taxi!
as 'Matt Nolan'.
Tue, Dec 29 1931
Poster of Intimate Interviews: James Cagney
Intimate Interviews: James Cagney
James Cagney was
32 in Intimate Interviews: James Cagney
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Oct 24 1931
Poster of Blonde Crazy
Blonde Crazy
James Cagney was
32 in Blonde Crazy
as 'Albert 'Bert' Harris'.
Wed, Sep 16 1931
Poster of Smart Money
Smart Money
James Cagney was
31 in Smart Money
as 'Jack'.
Thu, Jun 11 1931
Poster of The Millionaire
The Millionaire
James Cagney was
31 in The Millionaire
as 'Schofield'.
Fri, May 01 1931
Poster of The Public Enemy
The Public Enemy
James Cagney was
31 in The Public Enemy
as 'Tom Powers'.
Thu, Apr 23 1931
Poster of How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 11: 'Practice Shots'
How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 11: 'Practice Shots'
James Cagney was
31 in How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 11: 'Practice Shots'
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Apr 15 1931
Poster of Other Men's Women
Other Men's Women
James Cagney was
31 in Other Men's Women
as 'Ed 'Eddie' Bailey'.
Sat, Jan 17 1931
Poster of The Doorway to Hell
The Doorway to Hell
James Cagney was
31 in The Doorway to Hell
as 'Steve Mileaway'.
Sat, Oct 18 1930
Poster of Sinners' Holiday
Sinners' Holiday
James Cagney was
31 in Sinners' Holiday
as 'Harry Delano'.
Sat, Oct 11 1930
Poster of The Singing Fool
The Singing Fool
James Cagney was
29 in The Singing Fool
as 'Handsy Patron at Blackie Joe's (uncredited)'.
Sat, Sep 29 1928

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Legends
Legends
James Cagney would have been no older than
86 in Legends
as 'Martin Snyder (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 17 2006
Poster of The Kennedy Center Honors
The Kennedy Center Honors
James Cagney was
79+ in The Kennedy Center Honors
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1978
Poster of The American Film Institute Salute to ...
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
James Cagney was
73+ in The American Film Institute Salute to ...
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 02 1973
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
James Cagney was
62+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
James Cagney was
53+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
James Cagney was
50+ in What's My Line?
as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of Robert Montgomery Presents
Robert Montgomery Presents
James Cagney was
50+ in Robert Montgomery Presents
as 'George Bridgeman'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 30 1950
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
James Cagney was
48+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Self, Sean Lenihan (archive footage), Self (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948