| James Scott Rockford | |
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| First appearance | "The Rockford Files"(TV pilot), retitled for syndication as "Backlash of the Hunter" |
| Last appearance | If It Bleeds... It Leads (TV movie) |
| Created by | Stephen J. Cannell |
| Portrayed by | James Garner |
| In-universe information | |
| Alias | Many, including "Jim Taggart" and "Jimmy Joe Meeker" (two used most often). |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Private Investigator |
| Family | Joseph "Rocky" Rockford (father) Unnamed mother |
James Scott Rockford is a fictional character on the television series The Rockford Files. The character, played by James Garner, is a struggling private investigator operating in the greater Los Angeles area. Rockford is the principal character of the series, and Garner was the only actor to appear in every episode of the series.