(1908–97), American actor, famous for roles in which he embodied the all-American hero; full name James Maitland Stewart. His films include The Philadelphia Story (1940), which earned him an Oscar, It's a Wonderful Life (1946), Vertigo (1958), and westerns such as The Man from Laramie (1955).
Definition of Stewart, James in US English:
Stewart, James
proper nounˈstuːərt
(1908–97), US actor, famous for roles that embody the all-American hero; full name James Maitland Stewart. His movies include Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), The Philadelphia Story (1940), It's a Wonderful Life (1946), The Man from Laramie (1955), and Vertigo (1958).