Actor profile

James Cagney

A compact dynamo who fused dancer timing, gangster danger, and musical exuberance.

American actor. Born 1899. Era: Classic Hollywood. Lane: Explosive kinetic rhythm.

Known for

  • Yankee Doodle Dandy
  • White Heat
  • The Public Enemy
  • Angels with Dirty Faces

Ranking signals

  • Academy Award
  • AFI screen legend
  • Gangster-film template

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