James Francis Cagney Jr. (/ ˈkæɡni /; [1] July 17, 1899 – March 30, 1986) [2] was an American actor and dancer. On stage and in film, he was known for his consistently energetic …

James Francis Cagney was born on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in New York City, to Carolyn (Nelson) and James Francis Cagney, Sr., who was a bartender and amateur boxer. …

James Cagney (born July 17, 1899, New York, New York, U.S.—died March 30, 1986, Stanfordville, New York) was an American actor who was noted for his versatility in musicals, …

James Cagney (1899-1986) was a renowned American actor, celebrated for his dynamic and versatile performances in the golden era of Hollywood. Born in New York City, Cagney began …

James Francis Cagney, Jr. (July 17, 1899 – March 30, 1986) was an American film actor. Although he won acclaim and major awards for a wide variety of roles, he is best remembered …

Cagney retired in 1961, after playing the manic Coca-Cola executive in Billy Wilder's One Two Three. He spent his later years living with his wife on their 800-acre farm in Dutchess County, …

Oct 15, 2025 · James Cagney, one of Hollywood’s greatest actors, is known for his dynamic roles, from iconic gangsters to his unexpected talents in dance and song. Here’s a look at his career …

Jul 5, 2024 · James Francis Cagney Jr., born on July 17, 1899, and passing on March 30, 1986, was an iconic American actor and dancer known for his energetic performances and distinctive …

2 days ago · Cagney was born to an Irish bartender father (James Francis Cagney) in the rough lower east side of New York City. His father, who Cagney says was an alcoholic, was also an …

One of the leading film actors of the 1930s and 1940s, James Cagney modeled many of his characters on people he knew from his old Manhattan neighborhood. In the gangster movies …