James Warner Bellah

James Warner Bellah

writer, actor

James Warner Bellah was born on Sep 14, 1899 in USA. James Warner Bellah's big-screen debut came with Hell Divers directed by George W. Hill in 1931. James Warner Bellah is known for The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance directed by John Ford, John Wayne stars as Tom Doniphon and James Stewart as Ransom Stoddard. The most recent award James Warner Bellah achieved is Western Heritage Awards. The upcoming new movie James Warner Bellah plays is The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance which will be released on Apr 22, 1962.

In World War I, James Warner Bellah enlisted in the Canadian army and became a pilot overseas in the Royal Flying Corps, and later the Royal Air Force. In World War II he started as a lieutenant in the 16th Infantry Div., was detailed to the General Staff Corps before Pearl Harbor and became assigned to Headquarters First Division, later with the 80th Infantry Div. Still later he served on the staff of Adm. Louis Mountbatten in Southeast Asia. He was attached to Gen. Orde Wingate's Chindits in combat in Burma, also to Gen. Joseph W. Stilwell and to Col. Cochran's First Air Commandos. When he left the service he carried the rank of colonel. He was the author of 19 novels, including "The Valiant Virginians" and "Blood River".

  • Birthday

    Sep 14, 1899
  • Place of Birth

    New York City, New York, USA