Brian Donlevy - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 09, 1901 |
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| Died | April 05, 1972 (age 71) |
| Birthplace | Cleveland, Ohio, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Brian Donlevy's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Known for his Academy Award-nominated performance in 'Beau Geste' (1939), and starring roles in 'The Great McGinty' (1940), 'Wake Island' (1942), and as Professor Quatermass in the 'Quatermass' film series. |
Intro
Brian Donlevy was an American actor known for his roles in film noir and war movies during Hollywood's Golden Age. With a career spanning over four decades, Donlevy became widely recognized for playing tough, hard-edged characters in both leading and supporting roles.
Early Life & Background
Brian Donlevy was born as Waldo Brian Donlevy on February 9, 1901, in Cleveland, Ohio, and raised in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. He worked various odd jobs and served in the U.S. Army during World War I before pursuing a career on Broadway and eventually moving into film.
Career Highlights
- Received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for 'Beau Geste' (1939)
- Starred in Preston Sturges's 'The Great McGinty' (1940)
- Played a leading role in 'Wake Island' (1942)
- Portrayed Professor Bernard Quatermass in 'The Quatermass Xperiment' (1955) and 'Quatermass 2' (1957)
- Appeared in over 80 films and television productions
Trivia
- Brian Donlevy changed the spelling of his birth name from Waldo Brian Donlevy for professional reasons.
- He began his acting career on Broadway before transitioning to Hollywood.
- Despite often playing tough or villainous characters on screen, Donlevy was known as personable and friendly off-camera.
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Brian Donlevy was born the 9 February 1901.
Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About February 9th, 1901, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 9, 1901, U.S. Secretary of War Elihu Root notified Leonard Wood, the American Governor-General of Cuba, of five points that needed to be included in Cuba's constitution before independence could be granted. These points effectively made Cuba a U.S. protectorate rather than a fully independent nation.
- Day of the week: February 9th, 1901 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Buffalo Bill's Wild West Parade directed by
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