(135 Years)
Actor
Wallace Fitzgerald Beery (April 1, 1885 – April 15, 1949) was an American film and stage actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Bill in Min and Bill (1930) opposite Marie Dressler, as Long John Silver in Treasure Island (1934), as Pancho Villa in Viva Villa! (1934), and his titular role in The Champ (1931), for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor. Beery appeared in some 250 films during a 36-year career. His contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
stipulated in 1932 that he would be paid $1 more than any other
contract player at the studio. This made Beery the highest-paid actor in
the world. He was the brother of actor Noah Beery Sr. and uncle of actor Noah Beery Jr. Read More>
Full Name
Wallace Fitzgerald Beery
Date of Birth
1 April 1885
Height
5.91Ft. ( 180 cms. )
Daughter Name
Carol Ann Beery,Phyllis Ann Beery
Wife Name
Rita Gilman,Gloria Swanson
Brother Name
Noah Beery, Sr.,William C. Beery
Father Name
Noah Webster Beery
Mother Name
Frances Margaret Fitzgerald
1934
Best Actor Viva Villa!
1932
Best Actor in a Leading Role The Champ
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