James Maitland Stewart (20 May 1908 - 2 July 1997), popularly known as Jimmy Stewart especially in the United States, was an iconic, Academy Award-winning American film and stage actor, best known for his self-effacing screen persona. Over the course of his career, he starred in many films widely considered classics and was nominated for five Oscars, winning one in competition and one life achievement. He also had a noted military career, rising to the rank of Brigadier General in the United States Air Force.

Born in Indiana, Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh, he first pursued a career as an architect before being drawn to the theater at Princeton University. His first success came as an actor on Broadway, before making his Hollywood debut in 1935. Stewart's career gained momentum after his well-received Frank Capra films, including his Academy Award nominated role in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. Throughout his seven decades in Hollywood, Stewart cultivated a versatile career and recognized screen image in such classics as The Philadelphia Story, Harvey, It's a Wonderful Life, Rear Window, Rope, and Vertigo. He is the most represented leading actor on the AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies (10th Anniversary Edition) list. As of 2007, 10 of his films have been inducted into the United States National Film Registry. Stewart became so familiar to American audiences that he was most often referred to by them as "Jimmy" Stewart — a billing never found on the credits of any of his films.

Stewart left his mark on a wide range of film genres, including screwball comedies, westerns, biographies, suspense thrillers and family films. He worked for a number of renowned directors later in his career, most notably Alfred Hitchcock, John Ford, Billy Wilder, Frank Capra and Anthony Mann. He won many of the industry's highest honors and earned Lifetime Achievement awards from every major film organization. He died in 1997, leaving behind a legacy of classic performances, and is considered one of the finest actors of the "Golden Age of Hollywood." He was named the third Greatest Male Star of All Time by the American Film Institute.

James R. Stewart (July 3, 1913, Sydney - February 6, 1962, Bathurst) was a noted Australian archaeologist of Cyprus and the Ancient Near East at the University of Sydney.

James Stewart (1775 - 1821) was a Congressional Representative from North Carolina; born in Scotland November 11, 1775; received a liberal education; immigrated to the United States and settled near Stewartsville, North Carolina; engaged in mercantile and agricultural pursuits; member of the State house of commons in 1798 and 1799; served in the State senate 1802-1804 and 1813-1815; elected as a Federalist to the Fifteenth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Alexander McMillan and served from January 5, 1818, to March 3, 1819; resumed mercantile and agricultural pursuits; died near Laurinburg, North Carolina, on December 29, 1821; interment in the Old Stewartsville Cemetery, near Laurinburg.

James Stewart, (c 1699 - 27 April, 1768) was a Scottish MP in the United Kingdom Parliament.

He represented Wigtown Burghs 1734-1741 and 1747-1754.

Professor James Stewart M.Sc, Ph.D is a Canadian professor emeritus of mathematics at McMaster University.

Stewart received his M.S. at Stanford University and his Ph.D. from the University of Toronto. He worked for two years as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of London. Stewart's research focuses on harmonic analysis and functional analysis.

Stewart is most well known for his series of textbooks sold at high school and university level mathematics. His books on Calculus are standard textbooks in universities across many countries.

James Ottis Stewart (born December 27, 1971 in Morristown, Tennessee) is a former professional American football running back who was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 1st round (19th overall) of the 1995 NFL Draft. A 6'1", 226 lbs. running back from the University of Tennessee, Stewart played in 9 NFL seasons from 1995-2003. However, he was injured and did not play in 2003, and never played again due to injuries. During the 2000 season, he rushed for a career high 1,184 yards and 10 touchdowns in his first year playing for the Detroit Lions. He wore number 33 while he played at the University of Tennessee and while at the Jaguars. He wore number 34 while playing for the Detroit Lions.

James Stewart is an Olympic-level rower, who competes for Australia. He is the twin brother of Geoffrey Stewart and older brother of Stephen Stewart. They were the first trio of brothers to represent Australia in rowing at the same Olympics and were all educated at Newington College, and coached by olympian and fellow Old Newingtonian Michael Morgan.

James Stewart (born 1964 in Strabane, Northern Ireland), is a solicitor, who acts for celebrities in high-profile/high value divorce cases.

The son of a County Tyrone farmer, Stewart was educated at Coleraine Academical Institution in County Londonderry, the University of Essex and the College of Law, Chester.

James Stewart (Seumas Stiùbhart; d. 1466) was a prelate from 15th century Scotland. Stewart was a member of the Stewart kindred of Lorne. He was Dean of Moray from 1435 until May 19, 1460, when he was provided to the bishopric. He was consecrated as Bishop of Moray sometime towards the end of the year. He resigned the see two years later in the papal curia in favour of his brother, David Stewart. He died on August 5, 1466.

James Stewart (1863 - 17 March 1931) was a Scottish Labour Party politician.

He was elected at the 1922 general election as Member of Parliament (MP) for Glasgow St. Rollox constituency, having contested the seat unsuccessfully at the 1918 general election. He held the seat until his death in 1931 at the age of 67, having served as Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Health for Scotland in the 1924 Labour government.

James Stewart (born October 21, 1975) is an Australian stage, television and film actor, best known for his appearances in the television series Breakers and Monarch Cove.

His "aw shucks" demeanor has served him well as the good guy, the shy guy or the nice guy in films like Harvey (1950) and You Can't Take It with You (1938). Alfred Hitchcock (I) turned him into a dramatic leading man in films like Rear Window (1954) and Vertigo (1958). Stewart also starred in his share of westerns, including Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, The (1962), Naked Spur, The (1953) and Man from Laramie, The (1955).