James Cagney
| Born | July 17, 1899 |
| Hometown | New York City, New York, United States |
| Height | 5'5" (1.65m) |
| Spouse | Frances Willard Vernon |
| Children | James Cagney Jr., Cathleen "Casey" Cagney |
| Parents | James Cagney, Sr., Carolyn Cagney |
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| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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