Broderick Crawford Overview:

Legendary actor, Broderick Crawford, was born William Broderick Crawford on Dec 9, 1911 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Crawford died at the age of 74 on Apr 26, 1986 in Rancho Mirage, CA and was laid to rest in Ferndale Cemetery in Johnstown, Fulton County, NY.

MINI BIO:

Big, beefy, powerful American actor, the son of Helen Broderick. Began as Damon Runyon-style gangsters and serio-comic western villains, progressing to corrupt politicians and businessman. His career suffered several gradual declines, but he always managed to come back into the limelight. Academy Award for All the King's Men (1949). Very popular in the TV series Highway Patrol. Died following a series of strokes.

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HONORS and AWARDS:

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Broderick Crawford was nominated for one Academy Award, winning for Best Actor for All the King's Men (as Willie Stark) in 1949.

Academy Awards

YearAwardFilm nameRoleResult
1949Best ActorAll the King's Men (1949)Willie StarkWon
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He was honored with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the categories of Television and Motion Pictures.

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Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame, and star in Fritz Lang’s “Human Desire” Human Desire (1954) is an American film noir directed by Fritz Lang and starring Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame, and . Peggy Maley, Kathleen Case, and Edgar Buchanan round out ... Read full article


, Judy Holiday, and William Holden in “Born Yesterday”

By Stephen Reginald on Feb 19, 2024 From Classic Movie Man

, Judy Holiday, and William Holden in “Born Yesterday” Born Yesterday (1950) is an American comedy directed by George Cukor and starring Broderick Crawford, Judy Holiday, and William Holden. Holiday recreated her role as Billie Dawn which she played on Broadway. Cr... Read full article


, Donna Reed, and John Derek all work for a "Scandal Sheet"

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, Donna Reed, and John Derek all work for a "Scandal Sheet" Scandal Sheet (1952) is an American film noir directed by Phil Karlson and starring , Donna Reed, and John Derek. The strong supporting cast includes Rosemary DeCamp, Harry Morgan, and Strother Marti... Read full article


, Happy Birthday! 1911-1986 (2)

By C. S. Williams on Dec 9, 2013 From Classic Film Aficionados

A truly recognizable voice, with so many rumblings, valleys and?caverns, his sound is?immediately?attached to that well-worn, larger than life face. With booming tones and a huge lung?capacity, Crawford was admirably suited for the stage, he appeared in London at the Adelphi Theatre in She Loves Me ... Read full article


, Happy Birthday! 1911-1986

By C. S. Williams on Dec 9, 2013 From Classic Film Aficionados

A truly recognizable voice, with so many rumblings, valleys and?caverns, his sound is?immediately?attached to that well-worn, larger than life face. With booming tones and a huge lung?capacity, Crawford was admirably suited for the stage, he appeared in London at the Adelphi Theatre in She Loves Me ... Read full article


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Broderick Crawford Quotes:

Mark Chapman: Get her in here, we have to be at the ballroom at 8. No time for face powder.


Harry Brock: How d'ya like that?! He could've had a hundred grand. She could've had me. Both wind up with nothin'. Dumb chump! Crazy broad!


Elaine Winslow: Were you insinuating that Grandmother's death wasn't accidental?
Hubert Smith: Well, she wasn't killed by kindness, was she?


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Broderick Crawford Facts
Appeared on Broadway for the second (and last) time as "Lennie" in John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men" in 1937, which established him as an actor. One of his co-stars was Will Geer.

During World War 2, he was a regular radio announcer for the Armed Forces Network, introducing broadcasts of live musical performances for such artists as Glenn Miller's Air Force Band.

Father of Kelly G. Crawford

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