William Jerome Cagney

Film Producer

Birthday March 26, 1905

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace New York City, NY

DEATH DATE Jan 3, 1988 (82)

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About

American film producer and actor remembered for his roles in the 1934 films Lost in the Stratosphere and Flirting with Danger, produced by Monogram Pictures. He also produced several films starring his older brother, James Cagney, including City for Conquest and Johnny Come Lately.

Before Fame

He made his acting debut in the film Ace of Aces. He was credited as 2nd Lt. Meeker. 

Trivia

He also worked as his brother's agent and helped negotiate several of his Hollywood studio contracts. 

Family Life

He married actress Boots Mallory and they had two children, Jill and Stephen, before their divorce. He went on to marry Nadine Barker. They had a child named William Jr. together before their divorce. His older brother was actor James Cagney.

Associated With

He was an associate producer on the film Yankee Doodle Dandy starring his brother James and actress Joan Leslie.