Chester Morris Career Summary: November 25, 2020 My Oscar Book: Occupational Inheritance: Yes; both parents stage actors Nationality: US; born in NYC Social Class: Middle Race/Ethnicity/Religion Family: Education: dropped out of school;l began Broadway career at 15 Training: Teacher/Inspirational Figure: Radio Debut: TV Debut: Stage Debut: Broadway Debut: Film Debut: Breakthrough Role: Oscar Role: Other […]
Oscar Actors: Bancroft, George–Background, Career, Awards
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November 25, 2020 George Bancroft Career Summary: Occupational Inheritance: No Nationality: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Social Class: Race/Ethnicity/Religion Family: Education: Tomes Institute in Port Deposit, Maryland Training: Teacher/Inspirational Figure: Radio Debut: TV Debut: Stage Debut: Broadway Debut: Film Debut: Breakthrough Role: Oscar Role: Other Noms: Other Awards: Frequent Collaborator: Screen Image: character actor Last Film: Career Output: […]
Oscar Actors: Barthelmes, Richard–Background, Career, Awards
November 26, 2020 by
Barthelmess soon became one of Hollywood’s higher paid performers, starring in such classics as The Patent Leather Kid in 1927 and The Noose in 1928; he was nominated for Best Actor at the first Academy Awards for his performance in both films. In addition, he won a special citation for producing The Patent Leather Kid.
Oscar Actors: Crawford, Joan–Background, Career, Awards
November 25, 2020 by
Joan Crawford (born Lucille Fay LeSueur; March 23, 1904–May 10, 1977) was an American film and television actress who began her career as a dancer in traveling theatrical companies before debuting as a chorus girl on Broadway. Crawford then signed a motion picture contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1925; her career spanned six decades and multiple […]
Oscar Actors: Dresser, Louise (Nominee)–Background, Career, Awards
November 25, 2020 by
During the first presentations of the Academy Awards in 1929, Dresser was nominated for the Best Actress in A Ship Comes In.
