Wallace Beery's biography
Wallace Beery is 64 years old stage actor born at Clay County. He was born on Wednesday 1st of April 1885. He is often nicknamed as Wally. According to year of birth 1885 he belongs to Lost Generation. Birthday on 1st of April means he is Aries. Aries is the most active sign of Zodiac, one born with this sign is a very quick learner, aggressive and passionate.
He is native english speaker. He is citizen of United States of America. His primary profession is to be stage actor. You can know him also as film actor, actor. He is recently known as film director. He received Academy Award for Best Actor The Champ in 1932
Wallace Beery's dad
Wallace Beery's father's name is Noah Webster Biri.
Wallace Beery's mom
Wallace Beery's mother's name is Francis Margaret Fitzgerald.
Wallace Beery's family
Wallace Beery's ex spouse
Gloria Swanson
Wallace Beery and Gloria Swanson have been together since 1916 for 3 years. She is known as actor. His ex spouse was born on Monday 27th of March 1899. His ex spouse died on Monday 4th of April 1983. Gloria Swanson was 98 years old, when this happened.
Wallace Beery's career
His main focus is to be stage actor.
How did Wallace Beery die
He died on on Friday 15th of April 1949 when he was 64 years old. Wallace Beerys death was caused by heart attack. It happend like natural causes.
Awards and competitions
Wallace Beery's Awards
- He received award for Academy Award for Best Actor for work The Champ in 1932
- He received award for Volpi Cup for Best Actor for work Viva Villa! in 1934
Wallace Beery's Nominations
- He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Actor for work The Big House in 1930
- He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Actor for work The Champ in 1932
What Wallace Beery has done for a first time
- His first show business job was as "chambermaid to the elephants" in Ringling Brothers Circus for three seasons. He quit after a leopard clawed his arm.
- Although Beery's win for The Champ (1931) is generally considered the first Oscar tie, he actually finished one vote behind Fredric March (for Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931)). However, under the Academy rules then in effect, that was considered a tie.
Wallace Beery's quotes
- I never let anyone sucker me, not even for a nickel.
- Like my dear old friend Marie Dressler, my ugly mug has been my fortune.
Wallace Beery's body shape
Lets describe how Wallace Beery looks. We will focus on his body shape. Body build is average.