NORMAN (AP) -- James Garner returned to his hometown Friday for the unveiling of a heroic-size bronze statue that depicts the 77-year-old actor as a young Bret Maverick.

If James Garner were still alive, he’d be closing in on centenarian status: The actor was born James Scott Bumgarner on April 7, 1928. After a series of odd jobs — telephone installer, oil ...

James Garner (born James Scott Bumgarner; April 7, 1928 – July 19, 2014) was an American actor, producer, and voice artist. He starred in several television ...