James Whitmore Biography

Fast Facts

• Earned the rank of second lieutenant in the U․S․ Marine Corps while serving in World War II
• Got his first taste of the entertainment business when he started working at a student-run radio station in college
• Quote: "I have no regrets, real regrets about any darn thing․․․ I think second-guessing one's self and your life is the most futile thing in the world․"
• Widely recognized for his take on characters who are involved with criminal situations
• Was a member of the Skull and Bones secret society at Yale University
• Earned a college scholarship in football, but was forced to give up the sport after experiencing two injuries to his knees