Wallace Beery
Born: 1885-03-31
Birthplace: Clay County, Missouri, USA
Biography
From Wikipedia
Wallace Fitzgerald Beery (April 1, 1885 – April 15, 1949) was an American actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Bill in Min and Bill opposite Marie Dressler, his titular role in a series of films featuring the character Sweedie, and his titular role in The Champ, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor. Beery appeared in some 250 movies over a 36-year span. He was the brother of actor Noah Berry.
Known For
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
Grand Hotel
That's Entertainment!
The Lost World
Treasure Island
Ah, Wilderness!
The Champ
Dinner at Eight
Robin Hood
Slave Ship
Top Movie Credits
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
Lieut. Col. von Richthosen
Grand Hotel
General Director Preysing
That's Entertainment!
(archive footage) (uncredited)
The Lost World
Prof. Challenger
Treasure Island
Long John Silver
Ah, Wilderness!
Uncle Sid
The Champ
Andy 'Champ' Purcell
Dinner at Eight
Dan Packard
Robin Hood
Richard the Lion-Hearted
Slave Ship
Jack Thompson