Obituary of Art James

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Art James

Art James (born October 15, 1929 in Dearborn, Michigan) was a TV personality who was best known for hosting game shows such as “The Who, What, or Where Game,” “It's Academic” and “Pay Cards!”Art died on March 28, 2004 and his death was possibly because of natural causes. He died at age 74.

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Art James Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: James, Art
    • Common Name: Art James
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Dearborn, Michigan, United States
    • Birth Date: October 15, 1929
    • Age: 74 (at death)
    • Occupation: TV Personality
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Yellow
    • Favorite Scent: Black Opium Eau de Parfum
    • Favorite Actor: Marlon Brando

    Art's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Arthur Simeonovich Efimchick
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Jane Hamilton (married 1959-divorced 1966)
      • Sandra Petron (married?-2003, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Jeff James
    • Daughter(s):
      • Jennifer Christie James

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 28 2004 at age 74
  • Place: Palm Springs, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes (unspecified)

Category Tags:

TV PersonalityAmerican Born on October 15th Born in 1929 Born in Michigan Died in 2004 Died at age 74 Died from Natural causes

Art's Notable Roles:

  • The Who What or Where Game
  • It's Academic
  • and Pay Cards!

Quotable Quotes:

"Art James lived a fulfilled life, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, talent, and passion for his craft that will be remembered for generations to come. (V)"

"Art James had a successful career as a game show host, gaining recognition for his quick wit and charming personality. Sadly, his life was cut short due to unforeseen circumstances. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-07 08:43:09
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