James Cagney
Born | July 17, 1899 |
Hometown | New York City, U.S. |
Net worth | $20 million |
Height | 5'7" (1.69m) |
Spouse | Frances Vernon (m 1922 - 1986) |
Children | James Cagney Jr. , Cathleen "Casey" Cagney |
Parents | James Cagney, Sr. , Carolyn Cagney |
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Today in History for March 30th
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Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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1956 | Academy Award | Actor | Love Me or Leave Me (film) | Nominated |
1943 | Academy Award | Actor | Yankee Doodle Dandy | Winner |
1939 | Academy Award | Actor | Angels with Dirty Faces | Nominated |
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