Richard Farnsworth - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	September 01, 1920
Died	October 06, 2000 (age 80)
Birthplace	Los Angeles, California, USA
Zodiac Sign	Virgo - (see also Richard Farnsworth's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey
Generation	Greatest Generation
Known For	Academy Award-nominated actor in 'The Straight Story' (1999) and 'Comes a Horseman' (1978); veteran Hollywood stuntman.

Intro

Richard Farnsworth was an American actor and stuntman known for his work in classic films and for his acclaimed performances in later life. He received Academy Award nominations for his roles in 'Comes a Horseman' (1978) and 'The Straight Story' (1999). Farnsworth began his Hollywood career as a stuntman in the 1930s before becoming a prominent character actor.

Early Life & Background

Richard Farnsworth was born on September 1, 1920, in Los Angeles, California. He grew up during the Great Depression and began working in Hollywood as a stuntman at age 16 to help support his family.

Career Highlights

• Began as a stuntman in the 1930s, with credits on classic films like 'Gone with the Wind' (1939) and 'Red River' (1948).
• Transitioned to acting, notably appearing in westerns and action films.
• Nominated for Best Supporting Actor for 'Comes a Horseman' (1978).
• Received a Best Actor nomination for 'The Straight Story' (1999), becoming the oldest nominee in the category at the time.
• Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1997.

Trivia

• Performed stunts in over 300 films.
• Initially uncredited for many of his early stunt roles.
• Was inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

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Sources

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Farnsworth
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001208/