James Garner, born James Scott Bumgarner, came into this world on April 7, 1928 in Norman, Oklahoma. His mother died when was five years old, after which he and his two brothers were sent to live with relatives, and moved back with their father in 1934 when he remarried. Her abuse of the three sons ended the marriage. He never graduated but joined the U.S. Army and was wounded twice in the Korean War. He has been married to the same woman since 1956, they have two daughters, and live in Los Angeles. He suffered a major stroke in April of 2013 and is in grave condition.
Recommended Resources
About: James Garner Discusses "The Notebook"
On the occasion of the movie "The Notebook," starring James Garner and Gena Rowlands, Garner is interviewed about his personal experience dealing with Alzheimers, the filming of this movie, and other questions.
http://movies.about.com/od/thenotebook/a/notebkj062004.htm
Contains a profile and commentary on the career of James Garner, a review of "Space Cowboys," a description of the 1994 movie "Maverick," and lists of films, television movies and mini-series, and television series which Garner was in.
http://www.angelfire.com/oh2/writer/jamesgarner.html
Fan site offers news about Mr. Garner as well as his biography and filmography, and photographs galore.
http://www.jefflangonline.com/garner/
Offers details about his films, including reviews, trivia about his life and career, and a place for interactive discussion about John, his life, his family, his death, and his movies.
http://johncassavetes.net/
