James Kirkwood

James Kirkwood

Deceased · Born: Feb 22, 1875 · Died: Aug 24, 1963

Known For

The Man from HomeThe Man from Home
Worldly GoodsWorldly Goods

Personal Details

BornFeb 22, 1875 Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Spouse

  • Anna Marjorie Davidson

    ( Jun 24, 1940 to Nov 21, 1946 )

  • Beatrice Powers

    ( Sep 24, 1931 to Apr 7, 1934 )

  • Lila Lee

    ( Jul 25, 1923 to Aug 21, 1931 )

  • Gertrude Robinson

    ( Sep 30, 1916 to Jul 19, 1923 )

Biography

Noted thespian James Kirkwood embarked on a distinguished career in the early days of cinema, initially taking on acting roles in 1909 and rapidly rising through the ranks to secure leading parts in numerous films helmed by the esteemed D.W. Griffith. His impressive performances in Griffith's early pictures laid the groundwork for a successful transition to directing, which he undertook in 1912.

Career

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1961
Two Rode Together
Two Rode Together as Officer (uncredited)
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1956
The Search for Bridey Murphy
The Search for Bridey Murphy as Brian MacCarthy Age 68
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1954
Adventures of the Texas Kid: Border Ambush
Adventures of the Texas Kid: Border Ambush as Tim Johnson
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1953
The Last Posse
The Last Posse as Judge Parker
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The Sun Shines Bright
The Sun Shines Bright as General Fairfield
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1952
I Dream of Jeanie
I Dream of Jeanie as Doctor
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1951
Two of a Kind
Two of a Kind
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Man in the Saddle
Man in the Saddle as Sheriff Medary (uncredited)
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1950
The Nevadan
The Nevadan as Tex (uncredited)
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1949
Red Stallion in the Rockies
Red Stallion in the Rockies as Judge Hardy
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The Doolins of Oklahoma
The Doolins of Oklahoma as Rev. Mears (uncredited)
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Intruder in the Dust
Intruder in the Dust as Convict (uncredited)
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1947
Driftwood
Driftwood as Rev. MacDougal
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1946
That Brennan Girl
That Brennan Girl as John Van Derwin (uncredited)
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I've Always Loved You
I've Always Loved You as Murphy
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1943
Madame Curie
Madame Curie as Board Member (uncredited)
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1941
No Hands on the Clock
No Hands on the Clock as Warren Benedict
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The Lady from Cheyenne
The Lady from Cheyenne as Politician
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1932
My Pal, the King
My Pal, the King as Count DeMar
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She Wanted a Millionaire
She Wanted a Millionaire as Roger Norton
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Charlie Chan's Chance
Charlie Chan's Chance as Inspector Flannery
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Lena Rivers
Lena Rivers as Henry R. Graham
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1931
A Holy Terror
A Holy Terror as William Drew
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1930
Worldly Goods
Worldly Goods as John C. Tullock
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1924
Wild Oranges
Wild Oranges
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1922
The Man from Home
The Man from Home as Daniel Forbes Pike