Quick Facts
Born:
1907-12-23
Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
4 Total Roles
James Roosevelt
Acting
The MovieWise Take
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Biography
James Roosevelt II (December 23, 1907 – August 13, 1991) was an American businessman, Marine officer, activist, and Democratic Party politician. The eldest son of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt, he served as an official Secretary to the President for his father and was later elected to the United States House of Representatives representing California, serving five terms from 1955 to 1965. Roosevelt received the Navy Cross while serving as a Marine Corps officer during World War II.
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Known For
What's My Line?
Self
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Self (archive footage)
The Purple Gang
James Roosevelt
FDR
Self (archive footage)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | FDR TV | Self (archive footage) |
| 1975 | Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 1959 | The Purple Gang MOVIE | James Roosevelt |
| 1950 | What's My Line? TV | Self |