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Post by BATouttaheck on Sept 24, 2018 12:27:38 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: BILL MURRAY
A. ALPHA HOUSE - TV series (airing 2013-2014) in which Bill played Senator Vernon Smits.
B. BRIAN Doyle-Murray - Bill's Brother. He appeared in several of Bill's films.
C. CADDYSHACK (1980) - one of Bill's most popular movies.
D. DOYLE - Maiden name of the Murray Clan's Grandmother, used by brother Brian
E. EVANSTON, Illinois - where Bill was born on September 21, 1950
F. FANTASTIC MR. FOX - Bill voiced Clive Badger in this 2009 animated movie
G. GILDA Radner - one of his co-stars on SNL. They had a recurring sketch where they played goofy nerds.
H. HYDE PARK ON HUDSON - A 2012 release in which he played FDR.
I. IRISH! - Bill is an American of Irish descent.
J. JAMES - Bill's Middle Name - born William James Murray Sept 21, 1950
K. KYLE MACLACHLAN - one of his co-stars in the 2000 release of Hamlet, in which he played Polonius
L. LEAD Actor Academy Awards Nomination for LOST in Translation (2004)
M. MEATBALLS - the 1979 comedy film that marked Bill's first movie appearance in a starring role.
N. NANCY - Bill's sister who is a Dominican Nun; other siblings are Brian Doyle-Murray, Edward, Andy, John, Joel, Peggy, and Laura
O. OLIVE Kitteridge - TV miniseries (2014) in which Bill played the role of Jack Kennison.
P. PETER Venkman _ Bill's Role in his BlockBUSTERs - GHOSTBUSTERS 1 & 2
Q. QUINNIPIAC University - Where Murray is an avid basketball fan, and a regular at home games.
R. RICHARD DREYFUSS - Bill's What About Bob costar, they did NOT get along off screen either
S. SARCASTIC - In his earlier films, frequently played sarcastic characters.
T. TOOTSIE - Plays Michael Dorsey's friend and fashion critic
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Post by Lebowskidoo 🍿 on Sept 24, 2018 17:46:23 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: BILL MURRAY
A. ALPHA HOUSE - TV series (airing 2013-2014) in which Bill played Senator Vernon Smits.
B. BRIAN Doyle-Murray - Bill's Brother. He appeared in several of Bill's films.
C. CADDYSHACK (1980) - one of Bill's most popular movies.
D. DOYLE - Maiden name of the Murray Clan's Grandmother, used by brother Brian
E. EVANSTON, Illinois - where Bill was born on September 21, 1950
F. FANTASTIC MR. FOX - Bill voiced Clive Badger in this 2009 animated movie
G. GILDA Radner - one of his co-stars on SNL. They had a recurring sketch where they played goofy nerds.
H. HYDE PARK ON HUDSON - A 2012 release in which he played FDR.
I. IRISH! - Bill is an American of Irish descent.
J. JAMES - Bill's Middle Name - born William James Murray Sept 21, 1950
K. KYLE MACLACHLAN - one of his co-stars in the 2000 release of Hamlet, in which he played Polonius
L. LEAD Actor Academy Awards Nomination for LOST in Translation (2004)
M. MEATBALLS - the 1979 comedy film that marked Bill's first movie appearance in a starring role.
N. NANCY - Bill's sister who is a Dominican Nun; other siblings are Brian Doyle-Murray, Edward, Andy, John, Joel, Peggy, and Laura
O. OLIVE Kitteridge - TV miniseries (2014) in which Bill played the role of Jack Kennison.
P. PETER Venkman _ Bill's Role in his BlockBUSTERs - GHOSTBUSTERS 1 & 2
Q. QUINNIPIAC University - Where Murray is an avid basketball fan, and a regular at home games.
R. RICHARD DREYFUSS - Bill's What About Bob costar, they did NOT get along off screen either
S. SARCASTIC - In his earlier films, frequently played sarcastic characters.
T. TOOTSIE - Plays Michael Dorsey's friend and fashion critic
U. UPSTATE New York - Where Bill lives when he's not working
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Post by BATouttaheck on Sept 24, 2018 19:00:42 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: BILL MURRAY
A. ALPHA HOUSE - TV series (airing 2013-2014) in which Bill played Senator Vernon Smits.
B. BRIAN Doyle-Murray - Bill's Brother. He appeared in several of Bill's films.
C. CADDYSHACK (1980) - one of Bill's most popular movies.
D. DOYLE - Maiden name of the Murray Clan's Grandmother, used by brother Brian
E. EVANSTON, Illinois - where Bill was born on September 21, 1950
F. FANTASTIC MR. FOX - Bill voiced Clive Badger in this 2009 animated movie
G. GILDA Radner - one of his co-stars on SNL. They had a recurring sketch where they played goofy nerds.
H. HYDE PARK ON HUDSON - A 2012 release in which he played FDR.
I. IRISH! - Bill is an American of Irish descent.
J. JAMES - Bill's Middle Name - born William James Murray Sept 21, 1950
K. KYLE MACLACHLAN - one of his co-stars in the 2000 release of Hamlet, in which he played Polonius
L. LEAD Actor Academy Awards Nomination for LOST in Translation (2004)
M. MEATBALLS - the 1979 comedy film that marked Bill's first movie appearance in a starring role.
N. NANCY - Bill's sister who is a Dominican Nun; other siblings are Brian Doyle-Murray, Edward, Andy, John, Joel, Peggy, and Laura
O. OLIVE Kitteridge - TV miniseries (2014) in which Bill played the role of Jack Kennison.
P. PETER Venkman _ Bill's Role in his BlockBUSTERs - GHOSTBUSTERS 1 & 2
Q. QUINNIPIAC University - Where Murray is an avid basketball fan, and a regular at home games.
R. RICHARD DREYFUSS - Bill's What About Bob costar, they did NOT get along off screen either
S. SARCASTIC - In his earlier films, frequently played sarcastic characters.
T. TOOTSIE - Plays Michael Dorsey's friend and fashion critic
U. UPSTATE New York - Where Bill lives when he's not working
V. VINCENT (a misanthropic, bawdy, hedonistic war veteran) played by Murray in ST. VINCENT (2014)
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Post by BATouttaheck on Sept 26, 2018 0:05:06 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: BILL MURRAY
A. ALPHA HOUSE - TV series (airing 2013-2014) in which Bill played Senator Vernon Smits.
B. BRIAN Doyle-Murray - Bill's Brother. He appeared in several of Bill's films.
C. CADDYSHACK (1980) - one of Bill's most popular movies.
D. DOYLE - Maiden name of the Murray Clan's Grandmother, used by brother Brian
E. EVANSTON, Illinois - where Bill was born on September 21, 1950
F. FANTASTIC MR. FOX - Bill voiced Clive Badger in this 2009 animated movie
G. GILDA Radner - one of his co-stars on SNL. They had a recurring sketch where they played goofy nerds.
H. HYDE PARK ON HUDSON - A 2012 release in which he played FDR.
I. IRISH! - Bill is an American of Irish descent.
J. JAMES - Bill's Middle Name - born William James Murray Sept 21, 1950
K. KYLE MACLACHLAN - one of his co-stars in the 2000 release of Hamlet, in which he played Polonius
L. LEAD Actor Academy Awards Nomination for LOST in Translation (2004)
M. MEATBALLS - the 1979 comedy film that marked Bill's first movie appearance in a starring role.
N. NANCY - Bill's sister who is a Dominican Nun; other siblings are Brian Doyle-Murray, Edward, Andy, John, Joel, Peggy, and Laura
O. OLIVE Kitteridge - TV miniseries (2014) in which Bill played the role of Jack Kennison.
P. PETER Venkman _ Bill's Role in his BlockBUSTERs - GHOSTBUSTERS 1 & 2
Q. QUINNIPIAC University - Where Murray is an avid basketball fan, and a regular at home games.
R. RICHARD DREYFUSS - Bill's What About Bob costar, they did NOT get along off screen either
S. SARCASTIC - In his earlier films, frequently played sarcastic characters.
T. TOOTSIE - Plays Michael Dorsey's friend and fashion critic
U. UPSTATE New York - Where Bill lives when he's not working
V. VINCENT (a misanthropic, bawdy, hedonistic war veteran) played by Murray in ST. VINCENT (2014)
W. WILMETTE, Illinois - suburb of Chicago where Bill grew up
X. EXTREMELY disappointed Bill when his serious film "The Razor's Edge" was a failure
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Post by ellynmacg on Sept 27, 2018 4:35:01 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: BILL MURRAY
A. ALPHA HOUSE - TV series (airing 2013-2014) in which Bill played Senator Vernon Smits.
B. BRIAN Doyle-Murray - Bill's Brother. He appeared in several of Bill's films.
C. CADDYSHACK (1980) - one of Bill's most popular movies.
D. DOYLE - Maiden name of the Murray Clan's Grandmother, used by brother Brian
E. EVANSTON, Illinois - where Bill was born on September 21, 1950
F. FANTASTIC MR. FOX - Bill voiced Clive Badger in this 2009 animated movie
G. GILDA Radner - one of his co-stars on SNL. They had a recurring sketch where they played goofy nerds.
H. HYDE PARK ON HUDSON - A 2012 release in which he played FDR.
I. IRISH! - Bill is an American of Irish descent.
J. JAMES - Bill's Middle Name - born William James Murray Sept 21, 1950
K. KYLE MACLACHLAN - one of his co-stars in the 2000 release of Hamlet, in which he played Polonius
L. LEAD Actor Academy Awards Nomination for LOST in Translation (2004)
M. MEATBALLS - the 1979 comedy film that marked Bill's first movie appearance in a starring role.
N. NANCY - Bill's sister who is a Dominican Nun; other siblings are Brian Doyle-Murray, Edward, Andy, John, Joel, Peggy, and Laura
O. OLIVE Kitteridge - TV miniseries (2014) in which Bill played the role of Jack Kennison.
P. PETER Venkman _ Bill's Role in his BlockBUSTERs - GHOSTBUSTERS 1 & 2
Q. QUINNIPIAC University - Where Murray is an avid basketball fan, and a regular at home games.
R. RICHARD DREYFUSS - Bill's What About Bob costar, they did NOT get along off screen either
S. SARCASTIC - In his earlier films, frequently played sarcastic characters.
T. TOOTSIE - Plays Michael Dorsey's friend and fashion critic
U. UPSTATE New York - Where Bill lives when he's not working
V. VINCENT (a misanthropic, bawdy, hedonistic war veteran) played by Murray in ST. VINCENT (2014)
W. WILMETTE, Illinois - suburb of Chicago where Bill grew up
X. EXTREMELY disappointed Bill when his serious film "The Razor's Edge" was a failure
Y. YUM, YUM, EAT 'EMAIL [sic] UP: ST. PAUL SAINTS, Part 2 - Episode in Extra Innings (2017-2018), a TV series in which Bill appeared.
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Post by BATouttaheck on Sept 27, 2018 4:47:38 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z: BILL MURRAY
A. ALPHA HOUSE - TV series (airing 2013-2014) in which Bill played Senator Vernon Smits.
B. BRIAN Doyle-Murray - Bill's Brother. He appeared in several of Bill's films.
C. CADDYSHACK (1980) - one of Bill's most popular movies.
D. DOYLE - Maiden name of the Murray Clan's Grandmother, used by brother Brian
E. EVANSTON, Illinois - where Bill was born on September 21, 1950
F. FANTASTIC MR. FOX - Bill voiced Clive Badger in this 2009 animated movie
G. GILDA Radner - one of his co-stars on SNL. They had a recurring sketch where they played goofy nerds.
H. HYDE PARK ON HUDSON - A 2012 release in which he played FDR.
I. IRISH! - Bill is an American of Irish descent.
J. JAMES - Bill's Middle Name - born William James Murray Sept 21, 1950
K. KYLE MACLACHLAN - one of his co-stars in the 2000 release of Hamlet, in which he played Polonius
L. LEAD Actor Academy Awards Nomination for LOST in Translation (2004)
M. MEATBALLS - the 1979 comedy film that marked Bill's first movie appearance in a starring role.
N. NANCY - Bill's sister who is a Dominican Nun; other siblings are Brian Doyle-Murray, Edward, Andy, John, Joel, Peggy, and Laura
O. OLIVE Kitteridge - TV miniseries (2014) in which Bill played the role of Jack Kennison.
P. PETER Venkman _ Bill's Role in his BlockBUSTERs - GHOSTBUSTERS 1 & 2
Q. QUINNIPIAC University - Where Murray is an avid basketball fan, and a regular at home games.
R. RICHARD DREYFUSS - Bill's What About Bob costar, they did NOT get along off screen either
S. SARCASTIC - In his earlier films, frequently played sarcastic characters.
T. TOOTSIE - Plays Michael Dorsey's friend and fashion critic
U. UPSTATE New York - Where Bill lives when he's not working
V. VINCENT (a misanthropic, bawdy, hedonistic war veteran) played by Murray in ST. VINCENT (2014)
W. WILMETTE, Illinois - suburb of Chicago where Bill grew up
X. EXTREMELY disappointed Bill when his serious film "The Razor's Edge" was a failure
Y. YUM, YUM, EAT 'EMAIL [sic] UP: ST. PAUL SAINTS, Part 2 - Episode in Extra Innings (2017-2018), a TV series in which Bill appeared.
Z. ZISSOU, Steve. Bill's oceanographer Character in The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (1984)
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Post by BATouttaheck on Sept 27, 2018 4:50:56 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z JAMES CAGNEY A. Academy Award earned as Best Actor - YANKEE DOODLE DANDY (1943)
REMINDER : "How to Play" Instructions are on page 1 of this thread.  Come on in... The water's fine ! |
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Post by alfromni on Sept 27, 2018 8:26:55 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z JAMES CAGNEY
A. Academy Award earned as Best Actor - YANKEE DOODLE DANDY (1943)
B. BLONDELL - Played opposite Cagney in "Blonde Crazy", a movie famous for his line "That dirty, double-crossin' rat!"
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Post by brandomarlon2003 on Sept 27, 2018 11:47:13 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z JAMES CAGNEY
A. Academy Award earned as Best Actor - YANKEE DOODLE DANDY (1943)
B. BLONDELL - Played opposite Cagney in "Blonde Crazy", a movie famous for his line "That dirty, double-crossin' rat!"
C. CODY JARRETT - Cagney's character's name in WHITE HEAT (1949)
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Post by ellynmacg on Sept 27, 2018 12:46:03 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z JAMES CAGNEY
A. Academy Award earned as Best Actor - YANKEE DOODLE DANDY (1943)
B. BLONDELL - Played opposite Cagney in "Blonde Crazy", a movie famous for his line "That dirty, double-crossin' rat!"
C. CODY JARRETT - Cagney's character's name in WHITE HEAT (1949)
D. DEVIL DOGS OF THE AIR - 1935 film in which Jim (the nickname he reportedly preferred to "Jimmy") played "Tommy O'Toole"
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Post by BATouttaheck on Sept 27, 2018 13:44:21 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z JAMES CAGNEY
A. ACADEMY Award earned as Best Actor - YANKEE DOODLE DANDY (1943)
B. BLONDELL - Played opposite Cagney in "Blonde Crazy", a movie famous for his line "That dirty, double-crossin' rat!"
C. CODY JARRETT - Cagney's character's name in WHITE HEAT (1949)
D. DEVIL DOGS OF THE AIR - 1935 film in which Jim (the nickname he reportedly preferred to "Jimmy") played "Tommy O'Toole"
E. ELWIN 'Bix' Bixby - his role WEST POINT STORY (1950) A Broadway director helps the West Point cadets put on a show
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Post by alfromni on Sept 27, 2018 14:59:03 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z JAMES CAGNEY
A. ACADEMY Award earned as Best Actor - YANKEE DOODLE DANDY (1943)
B. BLONDELL - Played opposite Cagney in "Blonde Crazy", a movie famous for his line "That dirty, double-crossin' rat!"
C. CODY JARRETT - Cagney's character's name in WHITE HEAT (1949)
D. DEVIL DOGS OF THE AIR - 1935 film in which Jim (the nickname he reportedly preferred to "Jimmy") played "Tommy O'Toole"
E. ELWIN 'Bix' Bixby - his role WEST POINT STORY (1950) A Broadway director helps the West Point cadets put on a show
F. FRANCIS - Cagney's middle name
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Post by Lebowskidoo 🍿 on Sept 27, 2018 15:04:45 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z JAMES CAGNEY
A. ACADEMY Award earned as Best Actor - YANKEE DOODLE DANDY (1943)
B. BLONDELL - Played opposite Cagney in "Blonde Crazy", a movie famous for his line "That dirty, double-crossin' rat!"
C. CODY JARRETT - Cagney's character's name in WHITE HEAT (1949)
D. DEVIL DOGS OF THE AIR - 1935 film in which Jim (the nickname he reportedly preferred to "Jimmy") played "Tommy O'Toole"
E. ELWIN 'Bix' Bixby - his role WEST POINT STORY (1950) A Broadway director helps the West Point cadets put on a show
F. FRANCIS - Cagney's middle name
G. GANGSTERS - Cagney is most well-known for playing them in White Heat and Angels With Dirty Faces.
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Post by BATouttaheck on Sept 28, 2018 2:17:51 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z JAMES CAGNEY
A. ACADEMY Award earned as Best Actor - YANKEE DOODLE DANDY (1943)
B. BLONDELL - Played opposite Cagney in "Blonde Crazy", a movie famous for his line "That dirty, double-crossin' rat!"
C. CODY JARRETT - Cagney's character's name in WHITE HEAT (1949)
D. DEVIL DOGS OF THE AIR - 1935 film in which Jim (the nickname he reportedly preferred to "Jimmy") played "Tommy O'Toole"
E. ELWIN 'Bix' Bixby - his role WEST POINT STORY (1950) A Broadway director helps the West Point cadets put on a show
F. FRANCIS - Cagney's middle name
G. GANGSTERS - Cagney is most well-known for playing them in White Heat and Angels With Dirty Faces.
H. HALSEY - in the Gallant Hours, he played Fleet Adm. William F. 'Bull' Halsey Jr.
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Post by alfromni on Sept 28, 2018 2:53:46 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z JAMES CAGNEY
A. ACADEMY Award earned as Best Actor - YANKEE DOODLE DANDY (1943)
B. BLONDELL - Played opposite Cagney in "Blonde Crazy", a movie famous for his line "That dirty, double-crossin' rat!"
C. CODY JARRETT - Cagney's character's name in WHITE HEAT (1949)
D. DEVIL DOGS OF THE AIR - 1935 film in which Jim (the nickname he reportedly preferred to "Jimmy") played "Tommy O'Toole"
E. ELWIN 'Bix' Bixby - his role WEST POINT STORY (1950) A Broadway director helps the West Point cadets put on a show
F. FRANCIS - Cagney's middle name
G. GANGSTERS - Cagney is most well-known for playing them in White Heat and Angels With Dirty Faces.
H. HALSEY - in the Gallant Hours, he played Fleet Adm. William F. 'Bull' Halsey Jr.
I. IRISH - Is of irish descent.
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Post by BATouttaheck on Sept 28, 2018 3:33:50 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z JAMES CAGNEY
A. ACADEMY Award earned as Best Actor - YANKEE DOODLE DANDY (1943)
B. BLONDELL - Played opposite Cagney in "Blonde Crazy", a movie famous for his line "That dirty, double-crossin' rat!"
C. CODY JARRETT - Cagney's character's name in WHITE HEAT (1949)
D. DEVIL DOGS OF THE AIR - 1935 film in which Jim (the nickname he reportedly preferred to "Jimmy") played "Tommy O'Toole"
E. ELWIN 'Bix' Bixby - his role WEST POINT STORY (1950) A Broadway director helps the West Point cadets put on a show
F. FRANCIS - Cagney's middle name
G. GANGSTERS - Cagney is most well-known for playing them in White Heat and Angels With Dirty Faces.
H. HALSEY - in the Gallant Hours, he played Fleet Adm. William F. 'Bull' Halsey Jr.
I. IRISH - Is of Irish descent. (and Norwegian) *
J. JULY 17, 1899 - Born in New York City on this date *
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Post by alfromni on Sept 28, 2018 3:38:03 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z JAMES CAGNEY
A. ACADEMY Award earned as Best Actor - YANKEE DOODLE DANDY (1943)
B. BLONDELL - Played opposite Cagney in "Blonde Crazy", a movie famous for his line "That dirty, double-crossin' rat!"
C. CODY JARRETT - Cagney's character's name in WHITE HEAT (1949)
D. DEVIL DOGS OF THE AIR - 1935 film in which Jim (the nickname he reportedly preferred to "Jimmy") played "Tommy O'Toole"
E. ELWIN 'Bix' Bixby - his role WEST POINT STORY (1950) A Broadway director helps the West Point cadets put on a show
F. FRANCIS - Cagney's middle name
G. GANGSTERS - Cagney is most well-known for playing them in White Heat and Angels With Dirty Faces.
H. HALSEY - in the Gallant Hours, he played Fleet Adm. William F. 'Bull' Halsey Jr.
I. IRISH - Was of irish descent.
J. JULY 17, 1899- Born in New York City on this date.'
K. KUBRICK - Stanley Kubrick considered Cagney to be one of the best actors of all time.
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Post by BATouttaheck on Sept 28, 2018 3:41:43 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z JAMES CAGNEY
A. ACADEMY Award earned as Best Actor - YANKEE DOODLE DANDY (1943)
B. BLONDELL - Played opposite Cagney in "Blonde Crazy", a movie famous for his line "That dirty, double-crossin' rat!"
C. CODY JARRETT - Cagney's character's name in WHITE HEAT (1949)
D. DEVIL DOGS OF THE AIR - 1935 film in which Jim (the nickname he reportedly preferred to "Jimmy") played "Tommy O'Toole"
E. ELWIN 'Bix' Bixby - his role WEST POINT STORY (1950) A Broadway director helps the West Point cadets put on a show
F. FRANCIS - Cagney's middle name
G. GANGSTERS - Cagney is most well-known for playing them in White Heat and Angels With Dirty Faces.
H. HALSEY - in the Gallant Hours, he played Fleet Adm. William F. 'Bull' Halsey Jr.
I. IRISH - Was of Irish descent.
J. JERRY Plunkett - Cagney's Role in THE FIGHTING 69TH
K. KUBRICK - Stanley Kubrick considered Cagney to be one of the best actors of all time.
L. LIFE Achievement Award received from the American Film Institute (1974).
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Post by alfromni on Sept 28, 2018 3:45:43 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z JAMES CAGNEY
A. ACADEMY Award earned as Best Actor - YANKEE DOODLE DANDY (1943)
B. BLONDELL - Played opposite Cagney in "Blonde Crazy", a movie famous for his line "That dirty, double-crossin' rat!"
C. CODY JARRETT - Cagney's character's name in WHITE HEAT (1949)
D. DEVIL DOGS OF THE AIR - 1935 film in which Jim (the nickname he reportedly preferred to "Jimmy") played "Tommy O'Toole"
E. ELWIN 'Bix' Bixby - his role WEST POINT STORY (1950) A Broadway director helps the West Point cadets put on a show
F. FRANCIS - Cagney's middle name
G. GANGSTERS - Cagney is most well-known for playing them in White Heat and Angels With Dirty Faces.
H. HALSEY - in the Gallant Hours, he played Fleet Adm. William F. 'Bull' Halsey Jr.
I. IRISH - Was of Irish descent.
J. JULY 17, 1899- Born in New York City on this date.
K. KUBRICK - Stanley Kubrick considered Cagney to be one of the best actors of all time.
L. LIFE Achievement Award received from the American Film Institute (1974).
M. MARY - Sings the song "Mary" in Yankee Doodle Dandy".
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Post by BATouttaheck on Sept 28, 2018 3:53:06 GMT
CLASSIC ACTORS A-Z JAMES CAGNEY
A. ACADEMY Award earned as Best Actor - YANKEE DOODLE DANDY (1943)
B. BLONDELL - Played opposite Cagney in "Blonde Crazy", a movie famous for his line "That dirty, double-crossin' rat!"
C. CODY JARRETT - Cagney's character's name in WHITE HEAT (1949)
D. DEVIL DOGS OF THE AIR - 1935 film in which Jim (the nickname he reportedly preferred to "Jimmy") played "Tommy O'Toole"
E. ELWIN 'Bix' Bixby - his role WEST POINT STORY (1950) A Broadway director helps the West Point cadets put on a show
F. FRANCIS - Cagney's middle name
G. GANGSTERS - Cagney is most well-known for playing them in White Heat and Angels With Dirty Faces.
H. HALSEY - in the Gallant Hours, he played Fleet Adm. William F. 'Bull' Halsey Jr.
I. IRISH - Was of Irish descent.
J. JERRY Plunkett - his role in THE FIGHTING 69TH
K. KUBRICK - Stanley Kubrick considered Cagney to be one of the best actors of all time.
L. LIFE Achievement Award received from the American Film Institute (1974).
M. MARY - Sings the song "Mary" in Yankee Doodle Dandy".
N. Naval ship The Arizona was the setting HERE COMES THE NAVY
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