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Richard Dix - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 18, 1895 |
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| Died | September 20, 1949 (age 54) |
| Birthplace | St. Paul, Minnesota, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Richard Dix's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Lost Generation |
| Known For | Starring in 'Cimarron' (1931) and being a leading man in Westerns and adventure films during the early 20th century. |
Intro
Richard Dix was an American actor prominent during the silent and early sound film eras, best known for his leading role in 'Cimarron' (1931), which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
Early Life & Background
Richard Dix was born as Ernst Carlton Brimmer on July 18, 1895, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He initially pursued a medical degree but shifted his focus to acting and began his stage career in his early twenties.
Career Highlights
- Received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for 'Cimarron' (1931)
- Starred in the silent serial 'The Vanishing American' (1925)
- Leading roles in RKO's 'The Whistler' film series (1944–1948)
- Major roles in films such as 'The Ten Commandments' (1923) and 'Seven Keys to Baldpate' (1929)
Trivia
- Dix was one of the first stars to successfully transition from silent films to talkies.
- He suffered from heart problems later in life, prompting early retirement before his death in 1949.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Richard Dix born?
Richard Dix was born the 18 July 1895.
Where is Richard Dix from?
St. Paul, Minnesota, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About July 18th, 1895, in brief:
- Day of the week: July 18th, 1895 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: