**James Cagney (1899-1986)** was an iconic American actor, a symbol of Warner Bros. His film career was defined by energetic roles, often as tough guys or gangsters. He rose to fame with *The Public Enemy* (1931) and cemented his image in *Angels with Dirty Faces* (1938), where he portrayed daring and rebellious characters with an unmistakable rapid and dynamic flair.

Surprisingly versatile, he won an Oscar for Best Actor for his brilliant portrayal of dancer George M. Cohan in the musical *Yankee Doodle Dandy* (1942). He continued to surprise with intense roles, such as the psychopathic gangster in *White Heat* (1949). His style, characterized by immediate authenticity and contagious energy, made him one of Hollywood's most recognizable stars.