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
Grand Hotel
Dinner at Eight
Treasure Island
Robin Hood
The Champ
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
The Lost World
That's Entertainment!
Hello, Trouble
Ah, Wilderness!
Top Movie Credits
Grand Hotel
General Director Preysing
Dinner at Eight
Dan Packard
Treasure Island
Long John Silver
Robin Hood
Richard the Lion-Hearted
The Champ
Andy 'Champ' Purcell
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
Lieut. Col. von Richthosen
The Lost World
Prof. Challenger
That's Entertainment!
(archive footage) (uncredited)
Ah, Wilderness!
Uncle Sid