Movies (Acting Roles)

Arthur Miller: Writer
James Whitmore would have been no older than 87 in Arthur Miller: Writer as 'Self (archive footage)'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 2017

Los Angeles Plays Itself
James Whitmore was 82 in Los Angeles Plays Itself as 'Lou Hopke in Shadow in The Sky (archive footage)'.Movie Released: Wed, Jul 28 2004

A Ring of Endless Light
James Whitmore was 80 in A Ring of Endless Light as 'Grandfather'.Movie Released: Thu, Jul 04 2002

The Majestic
James Whitmore was 80 in The Majestic as 'Stan Keller'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 2001

Here's to Life!
James Whitmore was 78 in Here's to Life! as 'Gus Corley'.Movie Released: Mon, Sep 18 2000

Swing Vote
James Whitmore was 77 in Swing Vote as 'Daniel Morissey'.Movie Released: Mon, Apr 19 1999

The Relic
James Whitmore was 75 in The Relic as 'Dr. Albert Frock'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 10 1997

The Shawshank Redemption
James Whitmore was 72 in The Shawshank Redemption as 'Brooks Hatlen'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 1994

Old Explorers
James Whitmore was 68 in Old Explorers as 'Leinen Roth'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1990

Sky High
James Whitmore was 68 in Sky High as 'Gus Johnson'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 11 1990

Glory! Glory!
James Whitmore was 67 in Glory! Glory! as 'Lester Babbitt'.Movie Released: Mon, Sep 25 1989

Nuts
James Whitmore was 66 in Nuts as 'Judge Stanley Murdoch'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1987

All My Sons
James Whitmore was 65 in All My Sons as 'Joe Keller'.Movie Released: Mon, Jan 19 1987

Love Those Trains
James Whitmore was 62 in Love Those Trains as 'Narrator'.Movie Released: Tue, May 01 1984

Hail Columbia!
James Whitmore was 60 in Hail Columbia! as 'Narrator'.Movie Released: Tue, Jun 15 1982

Mark, I Love You
James Whitmore was 59 in Mark, I Love You as 'Dwight Hamilton'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 10 1980

The First Deadly Sin
James Whitmore was 59 in The First Deadly Sin as 'Dr. Sanford Ferguson'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 1980

Rage!
James Whitmore was 58 in Rage! as 'Borski'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 25 1980

The Golden Honeymoon
James Whitmore was 58 in The Golden Honeymoon as 'Charley Tate'.Movie Released: Mon, Feb 04 1980

The Horror Show
James Whitmore was 57 in The Horror Show as '(archive footage)'.Movie Released: Tue, Feb 06 1979

The Serpent's Egg
James Whitmore was 56 in The Serpent's Egg as 'Priester'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 28 1977

The Flying Misfits
James Whitmore was 54 in The Flying Misfits as 'Capt. James 'Jim' Gutterman'.Movie Released: Tue, Sep 21 1976

Give 'em Hell, Harry!
James Whitmore was 53 in Give 'em Hell, Harry! as 'Harry S. Truman'.Movie Released: Wed, Sep 17 1975

I Will Fight No More Forever
James Whitmore was 53 in I Will Fight No More Forever as 'General Oliver O. Howard'.Movie Released: Sun, Apr 13 1975

The Canterville Ghost
James Whitmore was 53 in The Canterville Ghost as 'Hyram B. Otis'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 31 1974

The Balloon Vendor
James Whitmore was 53 in The Balloon Vendor as 'Antonio'.Movie Released: Sat, Dec 21 1974

Man Belongs to the Earth
James Whitmore was 52 in Man Belongs to the Earth as 'Narrator'.Movie Released: Sat, May 04 1974

High Crime
James Whitmore was 51 in High Crime as 'Commissioner Aldo Scavino'.Movie Released: Sun, Aug 12 1973

The Harrad Experiment
James Whitmore was 51 in The Harrad Experiment as 'Philip Tenhausen'.Movie Released: Fri, May 11 1973

Chato's Land
James Whitmore was 50 in Chato's Land as 'Joshua Everette'.Movie Released: Thu, May 25 1972

If Tomorrow Comes
James Whitmore was 50 in If Tomorrow Comes as 'Frank Phillips'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 07 1971

The Challenge
James Whitmore was 48 in The Challenge as 'Overman'.Movie Released: Tue, Feb 10 1970

Tora! Tora! Tora!
James Whitmore was 48 in Tora! Tora! Tora! as 'Admiral William F. Halsey'.Movie Released: Mon, Jan 26 1970

The Split
James Whitmore was 47 in The Split as 'Herb Sutro'.Movie Released: Mon, Nov 04 1968

Madigan
James Whitmore was 46 in Madigan as 'Chief Inspector Charles Kane'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1968

Planet of the Apes
James Whitmore was 46 in Planet of the Apes as 'President of the Assembly'.Movie Released: Wed, Feb 07 1968

Nobody's Perfect
James Whitmore was 46 in Nobody's Perfect as 'Capt. Mike Riley'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 1968

Waterhole #3
James Whitmore was 46 in Waterhole #3 as 'Capt. Shipley'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 10 1967

Chuka
James Whitmore was 45 in Chuka as 'Lou Trent'.Movie Released: Sun, Jul 23 1967

The Tenderfoot
James Whitmore was 43 in The Tenderfoot as 'Captain Ewell'.Movie Released: Sun, Nov 08 1964

Black Like Me
James Whitmore was 42 in Black Like Me as 'John Finley Horton'.Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1964

Who Was That Lady?
James Whitmore was 38 in Who Was That Lady? as 'Harry Powell'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 08 1960

Face of Fire
James Whitmore was 37 in Face of Fire as 'Monk Johnson'.Movie Released: Sun, Aug 09 1959

The Restless Years
James Whitmore was 37 in The Restless Years as 'Ed Henderson'.Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1958

The Deep Six
James Whitmore was 36 in The Deep Six as 'Cmdr. Warren Meredith'.Movie Released: Wed, Jan 15 1958

The Young Don't Cry
James Whitmore was 35 in The Young Don't Cry as 'Rudy Krist'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 1957

Crime in the Streets
James Whitmore was 34 in Crime in the Streets as 'Ben Wagner'.Movie Released: Sun, Jun 10 1956

The Eddy Duchin Story
James Whitmore was 34 in The Eddy Duchin Story as 'Lou Sherwood'.Movie Released: Wed, May 02 1956

The Last Frontier
James Whitmore was 34 in The Last Frontier as 'Gus'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 07 1955

Oklahoma!
James Whitmore was 34 in Oklahoma! as 'Mr. Carnes'.Movie Released: Mon, Oct 10 1955

The McConnell Story
James Whitmore was 33 in The McConnell Story as 'SSgt. / Maj . / Col. Ty 'Dad' Whitman'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 29 1955

Battle Cry
James Whitmore was 33 in Battle Cry as 'MSgt. Mac'.Movie Released: Wed, Feb 02 1955

Them!
James Whitmore was 32 in Them! as 'Sgt. Ben Peterson'.Movie Released: Wed, Jun 16 1954

The Command
James Whitmore was 32 in The Command as 'Sgt. Elliott'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 13 1954

The Great Diamond Robbery
James Whitmore was 32 in The Great Diamond Robbery as 'Mr. Remlick, Lawyer'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 29 1954

Kiss Me Kate
James Whitmore was 32 in Kiss Me Kate as 'Slug'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 26 1953

The Girl Who Had Everything
James Whitmore was 31 in The Girl Who Had Everything as 'Charles "Chico" Menlow'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 27 1953

Above and Beyond
James Whitmore was 31 in Above and Beyond as 'Maj. William M. Uanna'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 02 1953

The Hoaxters
James Whitmore was 31 in The Hoaxters as 'Narrator (voice)'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 05 1952

Because You're Mine
James Whitmore was 31 in Because You're Mine as 'Sergeant 'Bat' Batterson'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1952

Shadow in the Sky
James Whitmore was 30 in Shadow in the Sky as 'Lou Hopke'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 18 1952

It's a Big Country
James Whitmore was 30 in It's a Big Country as 'Mr. Stacey'.Movie Released: Tue, Nov 20 1951

Angels in the Outfield
James Whitmore was 30 in Angels in the Outfield as 'Angel (voice) (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 1951

Across the Wide Missouri
James Whitmore was 30 in Across the Wide Missouri as 'Old Bill (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 1951

The Red Badge of Courage
James Whitmore was 29 in The Red Badge of Courage as 'Narrator (voice) (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 27 1951

The Asphalt Jungle
James Whitmore was 28 in The Asphalt Jungle as 'Gus Minissi'.Movie Released: Fri, May 12 1950

Please Believe Me
James Whitmore was 28 in Please Believe Me as 'Vincent Maran'.Movie Released: Fri, May 12 1950

The Outriders
James Whitmore was 28 in The Outriders as 'Clint Priest'.Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 1950

Battleground
James Whitmore was 28 in Battleground as 'Kinnie'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 09 1949

The Undercover Man
James Whitmore was 27 in The Undercover Man as 'George Pappas'.Movie Released: Mon, Mar 21 1949
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
A Minute with Stan Hooper
James Whitmore was 82+ in A Minute with Stan Hooper as 'Dr. Goldman'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 29 2003

Mister Sterling
James Whitmore was 81+ in Mister Sterling TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 2003

The Practice
James Whitmore was 75+ in The Practice as 'Raymond Oz'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997

Favorite Son
James Whitmore was 67+ in Favorite Son as 'The President'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 30 1988

George Burns Comedy Week
James Whitmore was 63+ in George Burns Comedy Week TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985

The Ray Bradbury Theater
James Whitmore was 63+ in The Ray Bradbury Theater as 'Craig Bennett Stiles'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 21 1985

Celebrity
James Whitmore was 62+ in Celebrity as 'Clifford Casey'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 12 1984

Code Red
James Whitmore was 59+ in Code Red TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1981

The White Shadow
James Whitmore was 57+ in The White Shadow as 'Jake Reeves'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 27 1978

The Word
James Whitmore was 57+ in The Word as 'George Wheeler'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 12 1978

Dinah!
James Whitmore was 53+ in Dinah! as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974

Temperatures Rising
James Whitmore was 50+ in Temperatures Rising as 'Vincent Campanelli'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1972

Then Came Bronson
James Whitmore was 47+ in Then Came Bronson TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 17 1969

My Friend Tony
James Whitmore was 47+ in My Friend Tony as 'Prof. John Woodruff'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 05 1969

The Name of the Game
James Whitmore was 46+ in The Name of the Game as 'Harry Roarke'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968

The Danny Thomas Hour
James Whitmore was 45+ in The Danny Thomas Hour as 'Professor John Woodruff'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967

Cowboy in Africa
James Whitmore was 45+ in Cowboy in Africa TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967

Judd for the Defense
James Whitmore was 45+ in Judd for the Defense TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1967

Custer
James Whitmore was 45+ in Custer TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 06 1967

The Invaders
James Whitmore was 45+ in The Invaders as 'Harry Swain'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 10 1967

T.H.E. Cat
James Whitmore was 44+ in T.H.E. Cat TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 16 1966

Shane
James Whitmore was 44+ in Shane as 'Harry Himber'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1966

Tarzan
James Whitmore was 44+ in Tarzan TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1966

The Monroes
James Whitmore was 44+ in The Monroes TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 07 1966

The Loner
James Whitmore was 43+ in The Loner as ', Doc Fritchman'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1965

The Big Valley
James Whitmore was 43+ in The Big Valley as 'Handy, Joshua Hawks, Tom Wills, Marshal Seth Campbell'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965

Run for Your Life
James Whitmore was 43+ in Run for Your Life as 'Chief Jim Holland'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1965

National Geographic Specials
James Whitmore was 43+ in National Geographic Specials as 'Narrator (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1965

For the People
James Whitmore was 43+ in For the People TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1965

Slattery's People
James Whitmore was 42+ in Slattery's People TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1964

12 O'Clock High
James Whitmore was 42+ in 12 O'Clock High TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1964

Kraft Suspense Theatre
James Whitmore was 42+ in Kraft Suspense Theatre as 'J. Marvin Bean, Major Will Stanton'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 10 1963

Burke's Law
James Whitmore was 41+ in Burke's Law as 'Joe Piante'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1963

Arrest and Trial
James Whitmore was 41+ in Arrest and Trial as 'Martin Burnham'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1963

Going My Way
James Whitmore was 41+ in Going My Way TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 1962

Combat!
James Whitmore was 41+ in Combat! as 'Hertzbrun'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 1962

The Virginian
James Whitmore was 40+ in The Virginian as 'Capt. Piper Pritican, Ezra Hollis, Carl Kabe, Marshal Krug'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962

The Mike Douglas Show
James Whitmore was 40+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961

Alcoa Premiere
James Whitmore was 40+ in Alcoa Premiere TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 10 1961

Ben Casey
James Whitmore was 40+ in Ben Casey TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961

Bus Stop
James Whitmore was 40+ in Bus Stop TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 1961

Dr. Kildare
James Whitmore was 39+ in Dr. Kildare as 'Henry Clay Kincaid'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1961

Route 66
James Whitmore was 39+ in Route 66 TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1960

The Law and Mr. Jones
James Whitmore was 39+ in The Law and Mr. Jones as 'Abraham Lincoln Jones'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1960

Checkmate
James Whitmore was 38+ in Checkmate TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1960

The Chevy Mystery Show
James Whitmore was 38+ in The Chevy Mystery Show as 'Philip Selby'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 29 1960

The Detectives
James Whitmore was 38+ in The Detectives TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 16 1959

The Twilight Zone
James Whitmore was 38+ in The Twilight Zone TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959

Bonanza
James Whitmore was 37+ in Bonanza as 'John Postley'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959

Rawhide
James Whitmore was 37+ in Rawhide as 'Sgt. Joe Duclos, Colonel John Macklin'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1959

Decision
James Whitmore was 36+ in Decision TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 06 1958

Panic!
James Whitmore was 35+ in Panic! TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 05 1957

Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
James Whitmore was 35+ in Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre as 'Jeb, Ben Kincaid, Joel Begley, Jonas - Blacksmith, Narrator (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956

Crossroads
James Whitmore was 34+ in Crossroads TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1955

The 20th Century Fox Hour
James Whitmore was 34+ in The 20th Century Fox Hour TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955

Playwrights '56
James Whitmore was 34+ in Playwrights '56 TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 1955

Gunsmoke
James Whitmore was 33+ in Gunsmoke as 'Amos Campbell, Jim Forbes, Timothy Fitzpatrick'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955

Climax!
James Whitmore was 33+ in Climax! as 'Stash Prohaska, Tom Miller'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
James Whitmore was 30+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars as ', Tommy McDermott, Joe Benson'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951

Lux Video Theatre
James Whitmore was 29+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Tracy, Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950

Studio One
James Whitmore was 27+ in Studio One as 'Sam'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948

Kraft Television Theatre
James Whitmore was 25+ in Kraft Television Theatre TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 07 1947

Golden Globe Awards
James Whitmore was 22+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self - Nominated'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944