James Cagney FAVORITE MOMENTS The films that made James Cagney a star are and stills a great showcase for his magnetism. James Francis Cagney Jr. was an American actor, dancer and film director. On stage and in film, he was known for his consistently energetic performances, distinctive vocal style, and deadpan comic timing. He won acclaim and major awards for a wide variety of performances. Born: July 17, 1899, Lower East Side, New York, United States Died: March 30, 1986, Stanfordville, New Yor

James Cagney is on top of the world on #FilmNoir Thursday! | Movies TV Network

"Made it, Ma! Top of the world!" James Cagney gives an impressive, unhinged and iconic performance as psychologically unstable gangster Cody Jarrett in WHITE HEAT. A murderous criminal and tyrannical gang boss, Jarrett's only soft spot is for his mother (Margaret Wycherly), herself a tough old broad who's not afraid to get her hands dirty. Featuring Virginia Mayo as Jarrett's neglected moll, Steve Cochran as his second-in-command with ambitions of his own and Edmond O'Brien as the G-man sent und

Bob Hope & James Cagney 'Dance Off. 1955 | We Love Old Songs

James Cagney was known for his gangster roles but he made his bones as a song and dance man first. His only Oscar came in the musical "Yankee Doodle Dandy." This is a beautiful dance routine from the Bob Hope film "Seven Little Foys" where Cagney reprises his role as George M. Cohan almost 15 years later at age 51. | Baby Boomer Lives