James Garner

TV Actor

Birthday April 7, 1928

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Norman, OK

DEATH DATE Jul 19, 2014 (86)

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About

Known best for his roles on the television shows Maverick and The Rockford Files, Garner has also starred in more than fifty films.

Before Fame

Before joining his father in Los Angeles, where he briefly worked as a model for Jantzen bathing suits, he joined the United States Merchant Marine at age 16.

Trivia

He played Katey Sagal's father on the television show, 8 Simple Rules.

Family Life

He married Lois Clarke in 1956. They raised two daughters, one from Lois' former husband and one they had together.

Associated With

He was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in The Notebook, which starred Rachel McAdams

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