Actor James Garner died July 19 in Los Angeles of an apparent heart attack. He was 86. For his obituary in The New York Times, access:
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/21/movies/james-garner-actor-dies-at-86.html?emc=edit_tnt_20140720&nlid=15809705&tntemail0=y
Yeah me too. Like most working people he was in semi retirement for the past several years and i didn't see too many of his later movies. Can anyone recommend any of them for me to watch as a tribute to this very talented and likeable actor.
May God keep you in his loving arms forever James!
"He's not the messiah,he's a very,very,naughty boy,now,piss off" Monty Pythons "Life of Brian"
If you want to see a recent movie of James Garner, The Ultimate Gift (2006) shows an elderly James Garner showing the disarming wit that we loved throughout his career. He did some very serous acting as well in this movie too. James was great in this in film.
shareThis was my favorite movie of his. RIP.
shareSo long Jimbo Rockford,you looked so much like my Godfather in your detective days,I had two semi-identical Godfathers back in the early eighties,now I only have one.Thank You for every single moment of entertainment.Rest In Peace.....
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In my estimation, perhaps the most "likable" actor ever. Always seemed like a guy you would love to hang with.
sharehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_03n_PyVqA
Whoever did the casting for this movie nailed it with Garner. Eastwood would have been a close 2nd - they both pulled off that dead pan humor to the T.
Although the dialogue was written for him, it seemed like it came direct from his soul.
I didn't know him personally of course but after listening to the youtube mini bio above, it sure sounds like he could have been that kind of gentle tough guy who didn't need to prove himself and wouldn't unless provoked. RIP James Garner and thank you for all the years of entertainment. I even enjoyed your commercials !!