Actor, dancer
James Cagney was born on July 17, 1899, in New York City and passed away on March 30, 1986, in the same city . He held American citizenship and was also known by his birth name, James Francis Cagney .
Cagney was educated at Stuyvesant High School and later attended Columbia University . His occupations included character actor , film director , and dancer . He worked mainly within the Western genre in film .
Throughout his career, James Cagney received several awards and honors. These included recognitions from the American Film Institute , Hasty Pudding Theatricals , National Board of Review , Online Film & Television Association , New York Film Critics Circle Awards , Kennedy Center Honors , and a star on the Walk of Fame .