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William Cagney

1905 – 1988

American actor and producer

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Lived 1905 – 1988 (aged 82). William Cagney was an American film producer, actor and producer.

William Jerome Cagney (March 26, 1905 – January 3, 1988) was an American film producer and actor, remembered for roles in the Monogram Pictures films Lost in the Stratosphere and Flirting with Danger, both filmed in 1934.

Career He produced several of his older lookalike brother James Cagney's films, including City for Conquest (1940), Johnny Come Lately (1943), Blood on the Sun (1945), The Time of Your Life (1948), Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye (1950), and A Lion Is in the Streets (1953). He was credited as an associate producer on The Bride Came C.O.D. (1941) and Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942), and he also handled his brother's business affairs, negotiating several of his Hollywood studio contracts.

Personal life Cagney was married to actress Boots Mallory; they had two children together, Jill and Stephen, before their divorce in 1946. He next married Nadine Parker, and they had one child together, William Jr., before their divorce in 1954. Cagney died on January 3, 1988, in Newport Beach, California, aged 82.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes1933 Ace of Aces 2nd Lt. Meeker Uncredited1934 Palooka Al McSwatt 1934 Lost in the Stratosphere Lt. Tom 'Soapy' Cooper 1934 Flirting with Danger William 'Lucky' Davis 1935 Stolen Harmony 'Schoolboy' Howe Uncredited, (final film acting role)

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William Jerome Cagney

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Boots Mallory

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Cagney?

American actor and producer (1905–1988)

When was William Cagney born?

William Cagney was born on 26 March 1905 in New York City.

When did William Cagney die?

William Cagney died on 3 January 1988 in Newport Beach.

What was William Cagney's occupation?

William Cagney was a film producer, actor and producer.

What nationality was William Cagney?

William Cagney was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Cagney

· Wikidata: Q1509535

· DBpedia: William Cagney

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