James Francis "Jimmy" Cagney - Valhalla, New York - Grave of a Famous Person on Waymarking.com

Jimmy Cagney was one of America’s most prolific and versatile actors. He began his career in the 1920’s as a Vaudeville performer and went on to become an Academy Award winning actor on the silver screen. Cagney was nominated for three Academy Awards, winning the Oscar in 1943 for his leading role in “Yankee Doodle Dandy.” Early in his career he was cast as a tough guy gangster Tom Powers in “Public Enemy.” This tough guy image would stick with him for the rest of his career. However contrary to popular belief Jimmy Cagney never utter the words, “You dirty rat!” or “All Right, You Guys!” Cagney’s career spanned more than 60-years, until he retired to his Dutchess County (NY) farm in the mid-1960. Over the next 20-years he made only a few public appearances. In 1974 he accepted the American Film Institute’s Life Time Achievement Award. He came out of retirement in 1981 to appear in the film “Ragtime.” His last performance was in 1984 when he appeared the television movie “Joe Moran.” On March 30, 1986, James Cagney suffered a heart attack and died at his farm. He was 86-years old. During his funeral mass at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, President Ronald Reagan, who was a close friend delivered the eulogy. Jimmy Cagney is entombed at the Gates of Heaven Cemetery in Valhalla, New York.

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Description: James Francis Cagney was born on July 17, 1899 in New York City. Early in life he worked in a department store and it was during this time that he landed his first stage role where he played a chorus girl. He toured vaudeville with his wife Frances and in the early 1920’s he performed on Broadway in the musical “Penny Arcade. In 1930 he debuted on the silver screen in “Sinner’s Holiday.” He performance in “Holiday” resulted in him signing a contract with Warner Brothers. His role in the 1931 film “Public Enemy,” where he played gangster Tom Powers made him an instant star. The tough guy persona was one that would stick with him throughout the rest of his career. Cagney was nominated for an Academy Awards over 3-decades. He was nominated 1939 for “Angels with Dirty Faces,” and in 1953 for “Love Me or Leave Me.” He was nominated and won the Oscar in 1943 for his leading role in “Yankee Doodle Dandy.” Cagney continued to perform on both the stage and screen through the Mid-1960’s when he retired to his farm in Dutchess County, New York. On March 30, 1986, James Cagney suffered a heart attack and died at his farm. He was 86-years old. During his funeral mass at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, President Ronald Reagan, who was a close friend delivered the eulogy. Jimmy Cagney is entombed at the Gates of Heaven Cemetery in Valhalla, New York. Date of birth: 07/17/1899 Date of death: 03/30/1986 Area of notoriety: Entertainment Marker Type: Tomb (above ground) Setting: Outdoor Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Daily - 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fee required?: No Web site: [Web Link]

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