Ernest Frederick McIntyre Bick...
Sign | Virgo |
Born | Aug 31, 1897 Racine, WI |
Died | Apr 14, 1975 Los Angeles, CA |
Age | Died at 77 |
Final Resting PlaceOn his estate |
Fredric March | |
Job | Actor |
Years active | 1921-1973 |
Top Roles | Christopher Columbus, Marcus Superbus, Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Hyde, Matthew Harrison Brady, Jean Valjean / Champmathieu |
Top Genres | Drama, Romance, Comedy, Film Adaptation, War, Historical |
Top Topics | Book-Based, Based on Play, True Story (based on) |
Top Collaborators | Harry Cording, Florence Eldridge, Dennis O'Keefe, Dorothy Arzner (Director) |
Shares birthday with | David Lowell Rich, Dore Schary, James Coburn see more.. |
Fredric March Overview:
Legendary actor, Fredric March, was born Ernest Frederick McIntyre Bickel on Aug 31, 1897 in Racine, WI. March died at the age of 77 on Apr 14, 1975 in Los Angeles, CA and was laid to rest in On his estate Cemetery in New Milford, CT.
HONORS and AWARDS:
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Fredric March was nominated for five Academy Awards, winning two for Best Actor for Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (as Dr. Henry Jekyll/Mr. Hyde) and The Best Years of Our Lives (as Al Stephenson) in 1931/32 and 1946 respectively.
Academy Awards
Year | Award | Film name | Role | Result |
1930/31 | Best Actor | The Royal Family of Broadway (1930) | Tony Cavendish | Nominated |
1931/32 | Best Actor | Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931) | Dr. Henry Jekyll/Mr. Hyde | Won |
1937 | Best Actor | A Star Is Born (1937) | Norman Maine (Alfred Hinkel) | Nominated |
1946 | Best Actor | The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) | Al Stephenson | Won |
1951 | Best Actor | Death of a Salesman (1951) | Willy Loman | Nominated |
He was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures. Fredric March's handprints and footprints were 'set in stone' at Grauman's Chinese Theater during imprint ceremony #35 on Apr 21, 1937.
BlogHub Articles:
Flawed Gents of Pre-Code: in Merrily We Go to Hell (1932)
By shadowsandsatin on Jan 15, 2017 From Shadows and SatinFrom their expressions, I suspect that Jerry and Joan know what’s ahead. The films released during Hollywood?s pre-Code era undeniably have their fair share of admirable, upstanding fellas. There?s Warren William?s long-suffering hubby in Three on a Match (1932). Leslie Howard as the sensitive... Read full article
Hollywood Home Tour -
By The Metzinger Sisters on Sep 24, 2015 From Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film LoversIt's been awhile since the Hollywood Home Tour bus last passed by any celebrity homes, but Al is here today to introduce you to the latest home you will see : 1065 Ridgedale Drive, Bel-Air "Hi folks! It's Al here, welcoming you back to the Hollywood Home Tour bus. We're heading away from Bet... Read full article
Hollywood Home Tour -
By The Metzinger Sisters on Sep 24, 2015 From Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film LoversIt's been awhile since the Hollywood Home Tour bus last passed by any celebrity homes, but Al is here today to introduce you to the latest home you will see : 1065 Ridgedale Drive, Bel-Air "Hi folks! It's Al here, welcoming you back to the Hollywood Home Tour bus. We're heading away from Bet... Read full article
Hollywood Home Tour -
By The Metzinger Sisters on Sep 24, 2015 From Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film LoversIt's been awhile since the Hollywood Home Tour bus last passed by any celebrity homes, but Al is here today to introduce you to the latest home you will see : 1065 Ridgedale Drive, Bel-Air "Hi folks! It's Al here, welcoming you back to the Hollywood Home Tour bus. We're heading away from Bet... Read full article
Bedtime Story (1941) with Loretta Young and
By Greg Orypeck on Jul 2, 2015 From Classic Film FreakShare This! ?It will be closed in the early spring by an act of God, and I?m sure Mr. Drake hopes it will be . . . a boy.??? Loretta Young as Jane Drake in the curtain call at the end of her husband?s play As a film,?Bedtime Story?exists in at least four incarnations, representing a span of over hal... Read full article
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Fredric March Quotes:
Jerry Corbett: Sir, you're a baritone and a gentleman...
Dr. Jekyll: Oh, God. This I did not intend. I saw a light but did not know where it was headed. I have tresspassed on your domain. I've gone further than man should go. Forgive me. Help me!
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