Eugene Lockhart
| Sign | Cancer |
| Born | Jul 18, 1891 London, Canada |
| Died | Mar 31, 1957 Santa Monica, CA |
| Age | Died at 65 |
| Final Resting PlaceHoly Cross Cemetery | |
Gene Lockhart | |
| Job | Actor, singer, playwright, Railroad Conductor |
| Years active | 1912-57 |
| Top Roles | Dan Hickey, The Mayor, Judge Parker, J. Homais, Lushin |
| Top Genres | Drama, Comedy, Romance, Crime, Musical, Biographical |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Romance (Drama), Christmas |
| Top Collaborators | Hal B. Wallis (Producer), Darryl F. Zanuck (Producer), William Perlberg (Producer), John W. Considine Jr. (Producer) |
| Shares birthday with | Richard Dix, Red Skelton, Hume Cronyn see more.. |
Gene Lockhart Overview:
Actor, Gene Lockhart, was born Eugene Lockhart on Jul 18, 1891 in London, Canada. Lockhart died at the age of 65 on Mar 31, 1957 in Santa Monica, CA and was laid to rest in Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, Los Angeles County, CA.
MINI BIO:
Gene Lockhart appeared in over 145 film and TV roles from 1922 through 1957, some of his most memorable roles being the Judge that 'tries' Santa Claus in Miracle on 34th Street (1947), Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol (1938), the Starkeeper in Carousel (1956), bumbling Sheriff Peter B. Hartwell in His Girl Friday (1940), and Regis the treacherous informant in Algiers (1938) for which he earned an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Lockhart is the father of actress June Lockhart of Lassie, Lost in Space and Petticoat Junction fame.
(Source: article by Annmarie Gatti for Classic Movie Hub).HONORS and AWARDS:
.Although Lockhart was nominated for one Oscar, he never won a competitive Academy Award.
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Film name | Role | Result |
| 1938 | Best Supporting Actor | Algiers (1938) | Regis | Nominated |
He was honored with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the categories of Motion Pictures and Television.
BlogHub Articles:
Know Your Character Actor –
By smumcountry on Dec 30, 2015 From Smum CountyDecember 30, 2015 by smumcounty Eu was born in London, Ontario on July 18th, 1891. Gene displayed an interest in performing at an early age. At the age of seven, he danced a Highland fling for the 48th Highlanders? Regimental Band. Shortly after that, his father joined the band as a Sc... Read full article
Know Your Character Actor –
By smumcountry on Dec 30, 2015 From Smum CountyDecember 30, 2015 by smumcounty Eu was born in London, Ontario on July 18th, 1891. Gene displayed an interest in performing at an early age. At the age of seven, he danced a Highland fling for the 48th Highlanders? Regimental Band. Shortly after that, his father joined the band as a Sc... Read full article
Mini Tribute:
By Annmarie Gatti on Jul 18, 2013 From Classic Movie Hub BlogBorn July 18, 1891 Character Actor ! appeared in over 145 film and TV roles, some of his most memorable being the Judge that ‘tries’ Santa Claus in Miracle on 34th Street (1947), Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol (1938), the Starkeeper in Carousel (1956), bumbl... Read full article
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Gene Lockhart Quotes:
Lazlo: Well, you could eat off the floors. We put sheets on the bed, and we got the goats out of surgery. I put charts on the foot of each patient's bed indicating the nature of their illness.
The Mayor: Good. Now at least they'll know what they died from.
Starkeeper: Simmer down now, Billy; you're forgettin' - here there *is* no time; this is the beginning and the end.
Mr. Hellman: I don't appreciate your wife...
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