YANKEE DOODLE DANDY, the musical biography of patriotic song-and-dance man George M. Cohan, was the favorite film of its star, James Cagney. Cagney won the Best Actor Oscar for his performance. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

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

241K views · 20K reactions | The role of ruthless gangster Tom Powers propelled James Cagney to stardom in THE PUBLIC ENEMY, but it almost went to another actor. He was originally cast as the quiet Matt Doyle. Cagney's performance established him as the essence of the ruthless, hair-trigger hoodlum. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM | Facebook

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