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Jim Davis was born in Edgerton, Missouri, United States on August 26, 1909. Jim Davis was listed as a television actor and film actor. Death is recorded on April 26, 1981, at the age of 71. Schooling on record includes William Jewell College. Awards on record include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
Jim Davis embodies a kind of American grit I find deeply appealing. Born in 1909 in Edgerton, Missouri, he spent decades grinding through Westerns before finally landing his defining role as Jock Ewing on Dallas late in life. That patient climb to a signature part in his final years moves me. Even more telling, he kept performing until multiple myeloma made it impossible, the mark of a true working actor rather than a fleeting star. His Hollywood Walk of Fame star feels well earned. I admire performers like him who simply never stop showing up.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jim Davis
- Name (Japanese)
- ジム・デイヴィス (俳優)
- Reading
- じむ・でいゔぃす (俳優)
- Born
- August 26, 1909 – April 26, 1981
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rooster
- Origin
- Edgerton, Missouri, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- University
- William Jewell College
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jim Davis born?
Born August 26, 1909.
When did Jim Davis die?
Died April 26, 1981, aged 71.
Where was Jim Davis from?
Jim Davis was from Edgerton, Missouri, United States.
What did Jim Davis do?
Jim Davis worked as actor, television actor, film actor.
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