Gary Cooper, a very popular leading man from Hollywood's "Golden Age," often portrayed the strong, silent all-American hero, as in his roles as Marshall Will Kane in the film High Noon, Alvin York in Sergeant York, and Lou Gehrig in The Pride of the Yankees. The U.S. Postal Service issued this attractive self-adhesive stamp, the 15th in its "Legends of Hollywood" series, on Sept. 10, 2009.

Gary Cooper, a very popular leading man from Hollywood's "Golden Age," often portrayed the strong, silent all-American hero., such as in his award-winning role as Marshall Will Kane in the film High Noon- the sheet selvage from this mint sheet of 20 self-adhesive stamps is based on a still from this film. The U.S. Postal Service issued this sheet, the 15th in its "Legends of Hollywood" series, on Sept. 10, 2009.

The United States Postal Service paid tribute to the American comedian and actor Bob Hope (1903-2003) with the release of this mint sheet of 20 self-adhesive stamps on May 29, 2009 (he was born on May 29). Although not officially a part of the USPS Hollywood Legends stamp series, the stamp and sheet format is intentionally similar. Bob was truely a legend- not just for his comedy, TV specials, and films, but also for his humanitarian work, including his work with the U.S. Armed Forces (entertaining troops, USO shows).

The United States Postal Service paid tribute to the American comedian and actor Bob Hope (1903-2003) with the release of this mint self-adhesive stamp on May 29, 2009 (he was born on May 29). Although not officially a part of the USPS Hollywood Legends stamp series, the stamp format is similar. Bob was truely a legend- not just for his comedy, TV specials, and films, but also for his humanitarian work, including his work with the U.S. Armed Forces (entertaining troops, USO shows).

This sheet of 20 mint stamps, issued on October 24, 2000 to pay tribute to Edward G. Robinson, is the scarcest of the USPS Legends of Hollywood issues. The stamps feature a portrait of Robinson by Drew Struzan while the sheet selvage includes a film scene and a short biography (please click on the image or "details" to read this bio).

A versatile actor on both stage and screen, Edward G. Robinson (1893-1973) appeared in more than 90 films and is perhaps best known for his portrayal of a gangster in "Little Caesar." The stamp features a portrait by Drew Struzan that is based on a black-and-white photograph taken by Elmer Fryer, probably in the 1930s. This mint stamp was issued by the U.S. postal Service on Oct. 24, 2000.

This mint sheet of 20 stamps, issued on July 22, 1999, by the U.S. Postal Service, honors the famous actor James Cagney. In addition to the stamp image, the margin (selvage) of the sheet shows Cagney in a scene from the movie "Yankee Doodle Dandy." The selvage also includes the following text: James Cagney (1899-1986) is one of the screen's most memorable stars. This dynamic and versatile actor is particularly remembered for his portrayal of the quintessential tough guy and for his Oscar-winning performance as entertainer George C. Cohan in Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942). He appeared in more than 60 films and received the American Film Institute Life Achievement Award, the Kennedy Center Honor, and the Medal of Freedom."

This mint stamp, issued on July 22, 1999, by the U.S. Postal Service, honors the famous actor James Cagney. The stamp was issued in a sheet of 20 stamps (offered separately) with the following inscription in the margin (selvage): James Cagney (1899-1986) is one of the screen's most memorable stars. This dynamic and versatile actor is particularly remembered for his portrayal of the quintessential tough guy and for his Oscar-winning performance as entertainer George C. Cohan in Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942). He appeared in more than 60 films and received the American Film Institute Life Achievement Award, the Kennedy Center Honor, and the Medal of Freedom."

This popular mint sheet of 20 stamps, issued by the United States on August 3, 1998, honors the legendary director and producer of suspense thrillers, Alfred Hitchcock. Hitchcock (1899-1980) directed more than 50 films and his TV series, "Alfred Hitchcock Presents," (1955-65) won two Emmy awards. Fans enjoyed spotting the cameo appearances he often made in his films. These stamps are unique among U.S. issues in that the silhouette in the upper left-hand corner of each stamp is actually die cut into the face of the stamp.

This mint stamp, issued by the United States on August 3, 1998, honors the legendary director and producer of suspense thrillers, Alfred Hitchcock. Hitchcock (1899-1980) directed more than 50 films and his TV series, "Alfred Hitchcock Presents," (1955-65) won two Emmy awards. Fans enjoyed spotting the cameo appearances he often made in his films. This stamp is unique among U.S. issues in that the silhouette in the upper left-hand corner is actually die cut into the face of the stamp.