Biography
James Wilfred Stevenson Thomson (29 October 1908 β 28 June 1985) was a Scottish-American professional golfer, who is notable for losing the 1936 PGA Championship to Denny Shute, 3&2.
Thomson was born in North Berwick, the son of pro golfer Wilfred Thomson. His cousin Jack White won the 1904 Open Championship. In 1921 his father Wilfred was appointed pro at The Country Club of Virginia. The following year, Jimmy sailed to the U.S. with his mother and sister Emily.
Thomson appeared in the movie The Caddy with Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin. He also featured in Shoot Yourself Some Golf with Ronald Reagan and Jane Wyman. He was married to silent film star Viola Dana from 1930 to 1945.
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GenderMale
Birthday1908-10-29
Deathday1985-06-01 (76 years old)
Birth PlaceNorth Berwick, United Kingdom
RelationshipsViola Dana (1930-01-01 - 1945-01-01)
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsJames Wilfred Stevenson Thomson
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