Remembering James Cagney FAVORITE MOMENTS James Francis Cagney Jr. July 17, 1899 – March 30, 1986) was an American actor, dancer and film director. On stage and in film, Cagney was known for his consistently energetic performances, distinctive vocal style, and deadpan comic timing. He won acclaim and major awards for a wide variety of performances. He is remembered for playing multifaceted tough guys in films such as The Public Enemy (1931), Taxi! (1932), Angels with Dirty Faces (1938), The Roar

Born on July 17, 1899, in New York City, James Cagney rose to become one of Hollywood’s most iconic leading men. Gaining fame in the 1930s, he delivered unforgettable performances in classics such as The Public Enemy (1931) and Angels with Dirty Faces (1938), helping to define the golden age of gangster films. Beyond his tough-guy persona, Cagney amazed audiences with his remarkable dancing talent—most famously in Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942), which earned him an Academy Award. His natural charism

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