James Garner Trivia
Question 1 of
Where was James Garner born?
On the right path!
He was born in Oklahoma in 1928. In 2006, a statue of Garner was erected in Norman, across from the theater where he watched movies as a boy.
Check your map!
He was born in Oklahoma in 1928. In 2006, a statue of Garner was erected in Norman, across from the theater where he watched movies as a boy.
Question 1 of
What was James Garner’s name at birth?
What's in a name?
Warner Bros. shortened his name from Bumgarner to Garner when he signed a contract with the studio in 1956. He changed it legally soon after.
In name only!
Warner Bros. shortened his name from Bumgarner to Garner when he signed a contract with the studio in 1956. He changed it legally soon after.
Question 1 of
Why did Garner leave the original “Maverick” in 1960?
He didn't come to lose!
Garner's starting salary on "Maverick" was just $500/week and he was laid off during a writer’s strike. He sued and was released from his contract.
Check your math!
Garner's starting salary on "Maverick" was just $500/week and he was laid off during a writer’s strike. He sued and was released from his contract.
Question 1 of
In what classic war film did Garner co-star with Steve McQueen?
No fence could hold them!
McQueen and Garner costarred in “The Great Escape" and were neighbors in real life. “I think he thought of me as an older brother,” Garner wrote.
Check your math!
McQueen and Garner costarred in “The Great Escape" and were neighbors in real life. “I think he thought of me as an older brother,” Garner wrote.
Question 1 of
In what Western TV series did Garner star in 1971-72?
Nichols didn't like guns, either.
"Nichols" was Garner's return to TV in 1971-72. He blamed its cancellation on election preemptions, calling it “one of the best TV shows I’ve done.”
You're cancelled!
"Nichols" was Garner's return to TV in 1971-72. He blamed its cancellation on election preemptions, calling it “one of the best TV shows I’ve done.”
Question 1 of
On “The Rockford Files,” what was the bum rap that sent Jim Rockford to prison?
"I was pardoned!"
Rockford served 5 years in San Quentin for armed robbery, with Angel (Stuart Margolin) as his cellmate. He was eventually released with a pardon.
Pardon me?
Rockford served 5 years in San Quentin for armed robbery, with Angel (Stuart Margolin) as his cellmate. He was eventually released with a pardon.
Question 1 of
On which TV series did Garner *not* work with Stuart Margolin?
Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy!
Garner saw Margolin on “Love American Style” in 1969 and cast him in “Nichols,” “Rockford,” “Bret Maverick” and the Rockford TV movies in the ‘90s!
Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy!
Garner saw Margolin on “Love American Style” in 1969 and cast him in “Nichols,” “Rockford,” “Bret Maverick” and the Rockford TV movies in the ‘90s!
Question 1 of
Which Maverick makes a cameo in the last episode of the sequel series “Bret Maverick”?
Brother Bart!
21 years after his last appearance on “Maverick” Garner returned for a 1981-82 sequel series. And co-star Jack Kelly joined him on the final episode!
Pappy says no!
21 years after his last appearance on “Maverick” Garner returned for a 1981-82 sequel series. And co-star Jack Kelly joined him on the final episode!
Question 1 of
Who was Garner’s co-star in Polaroid commercials?
You're in focus!
Mariette Hartley and Jim endorsed Polaroid between 1977-1983. And Hartley also guest starred on “Rockford”! “The chemistry was great,” Garner wrote.
Your answer is undeveloped!
Mariette Hartley and Jim endorsed Polaroid between 1977-1983. And Hartley also guest starred on “Rockford”! “The chemistry was great,” Garner wrote.
Question 1 of
For what film did Garner earn his only Oscar nomination?
"Love for the Last Time"
“Murphy’s Romance” was Jim’s first and only Oscar nomination. “There are few people I have adored as much as Jimmy Garner,” co-star Sally Field wrote.
It's over!
“Murphy’s Romance” was Jim’s first and only Oscar nomination. “There are few people I have adored as much as Jimmy Garner,” co-star Sally Field wrote.