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Wallace Beery - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 01, 1886 |
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| Died | April 15, 1949 (age 63) |
| Birthplace | Kansas City, Missouri, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Wallace Beery's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Known For | Academy Award-winning American actor, most acclaimed for his role in 'The Champ' (1931) and appearances in films such as 'Grand Hotel' and 'Viva Villa!'. |
Intro
Wallace Beery was an American film and stage actor known for his prolific career in Hollywood during the early and mid-20th century. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in 'The Champ' and became known for his gruff but lovable screen persona.
Early Life & Background
Wallace Beery was born on April 1, 1886, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the youngest of three sons and showed an early interest in performance, initially running away at the age of sixteen to work as an elephant trainer for a circus before moving to New York to pursue a career on stage.[1][2]
Career Highlights
- Won the Academy Award for Best Actor for 'The Champ' (1931)
- Starred in 'Min and Bill' (1930) alongside Marie Dressler
- Featured in 'Grand Hotel' (1932), an Oscar-winning ensemble film
- Played Pancho Villa in 'Viva Villa!' (1934)
- Became one of MGM's highest-paid and most bankable stars in the 1930s
Trivia
- Beery was the brother of actor Noah Beery Sr.
- He was known for his distinctive raspy voice and imposing physical presence.
- Beery's legacy is complicated by reports of difficult behavior on set.
- He appeared in over 250 films between the silent and sound eras.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Wallace Beery born?
Wallace Beery was born the 1 April 1886.
Where is Wallace Beery from?
Kansas City, Missouri, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About April 1st, 1886, in brief:
- Day of the week: April 1st, 1886 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: