With his distinct drawl, natural warmth and ample charm, Jimmy Stewart became a Hollywood screen icon by portraying ordinary men capable of extraordinary feats. Through rare behind-the-scenes footage, clips from his classic performances (IT"S A WONDERFUL LIFE, HARVEY, REAR WINDOW) and exclusive interviews with Carol Burnett, Charlton Heston and Frank Capra, Jr., A&E BIOGRAPHY chronicles Stewart"s storied career and life--from his humble beginnings in Indiana to his heroic service during WWII (after winning his first Oscar) and his rise to stardom.