The New York Times called him the "hesitant hero" whose movie portrayals of decent, idealistic and na ve small-town Americans made him a beloved national icon. James Stewart appeared in some 80 films. He won every major award, including one Academy Award for his performance in "The Philadelphia Story" (1940). Today, thanks to rebroadcasts on national television every Christmas, he is best remembered for his portrayal of small-town banker George Bailey...