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Franchot Tone - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 27, 1905 |
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| Died | September 18, 1968 (age 63) |
| Birthplace | Niagara Falls, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Franchot Tone's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Academy Award-nominated actor; starring role in 'Mutiny on the Bounty' (1935) |
Intro
Franchot Tone was an American actor best known for his work in both film and theater during Hollywood's Golden Age. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance in the film 'Mutiny on the Bounty' (1935).
Early Life & Background
Franchot Tone was born into a wealthy and prominent family in Niagara Falls, New York. He attended Cornell University, where he was active in the drama club and graduated with a degree in drama before pursuing an acting career.
Career Highlights
- Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for 'Mutiny on the Bounty' (1935)
- Key member of the Group Theatre in New York
- Starred in notable films such as 'Today We Live' (1933), 'Three Comrades' (1938), and 'Five Graves to Cairo' (1943)
- Appeared on Broadway and in numerous television productions throughout his career
Trivia
- Married four times, including to actress Joan Crawford
- Known for his stage work as well as film.
- His full name was Stanislaus Pascal Franchot Tone.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Franchot Tone born?
Franchot Tone was born the 27 February 1905.
Where is Franchot Tone from?
Niagara Falls, New York, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About February 27th, 1905, in brief:
- Day of the week: February 27th, 1905 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Kentucky Babe by Peerless Quartet (Columbia Male Quartet)
- Popular movie: Eine Fliegenjagd oder Die Rache der Frau Schultze directed by Eugen Skladanowsky, Max Skladanowsky
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