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
The Champ Andy 'Champ' Purcell
Dinner at Eight Dan Packard
Robin Hood Richard the Lion-Hearted
Slave Ship Jack Thompson