James Whitmore

Birth Name:

James Allen Whitmore

Birth Place:

White Plains, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Earned the rank of second lieutenant in the U․S․ Marine Corps while serving in World War II
Got his first taste of the entertainment business when he started working at a student-run radio station in college
Quote: "I have no regrets, real regrets about any darn thing․․․ I think second-guessing one's self and your life is the most futile thing in the world․"
Was a member of the Skull and Bones secret society at Yale University
Widely recognized for his take on characters who are involved with criminal situations
Earned a college scholarship in football, but was forced to give up the sport after experiencing two injuries to his knees

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