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, Alan Trent |
Top Genres | Drama, Romance, Comedy, Film Adaptation, War, Historical |
Top Topics | Book-Based, Based on Play, Romance (Drama) |
Top Collaborators | Dorothy Arzner (Director), Darryl F. Zanuck (Producer), Cecil B. DeMille (Director), Ernst Lubitsch (Director) |
Shares birthday with | Wheeler Dryden, 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:
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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
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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
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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
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Fredric March Quotes:
Matthew Harrison Brady: Do you hear that, friends? Old World monkeys! According to Bertram Cates, we don't even descend from good American monkeys!
[laughing]
Henry Drummond: The Gospel according to Brady! God speaks to Brady, and Brady tells the world! Brady, Brady, Brady, Almighty!
Matthew Harrison Brady: All of you know what I stand for - what I believe! I believe in the truth of the Book of Genesis! Exodus! Leviticus! Numbers! Deuteronomy! Joshua! Judges! Ruth! First Samuel! Second Samuel! First Kings! Second Kings! Isaiah! Jeremiah! Lamentations! Ezekiel!...
Matthew Harrison Brady: I am more interested in the 'Rock of Ages' than I am in the age of rocks.
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