Birth name: James Francis Cagney Birth:17 July 1899 Died:30 March 1986 Nationality: Hollywood Walk Star: Yes
Career / Biography
James Cagney started his career on stage as a vaudeville artist before becoming a film actor. He was best known for his tough guy roles, with a rugged face and gravely voice and was one of Hollywood's most popular leading men in the 1930's and 1940's. Jeanne Cagney was his sister.
Won - Best Actor - Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942)
Nomination - Best Actor - Love Me Or Leave Me (1956)
Nomination - Best Actor - Angels With Dirty Faces (1938)
Quotes
The important thing is not to be afraid to take a chance.
