James Stewart

James Stewart, born on May 20, 1908, in Indiana, Pennsylvania, had a successful career as an actor, starring in iconic films such as It's a Wonderful Life and collaborating with director Frank Capra. He also had a distinguished military career, serving as a colonel during World War II and later becoming the highest-ranking actor in U.S. military history after being promoted to brigadier general. Stewart died on July 2, 1997, at the age of 89 in Beverly Hills, California.