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Alice Brady Biography
Birth Name:Mary Rose Brady
Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States
Profession Actress, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960
- Had one son, Donald, with actor James Crane in 1922
- After her father, previously a theatrical producer, transitioned to film production, Brady made her first big screen appearance in the 1914 film "As Ye Sow․"
- Began appearing on the theatrical stage at the age of 14, leading to a two decade-long career on Broadway
- Best known for her role as Molly O'Leary in 1937's "In Old Chicago," for which she earned an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
- Known for her comedic roles as socially eager mothers
- After failing to make an appearance at the 10th Annual Academy Awards due to a broken ankle, an unidentified man accepted her award for Best Supporting Actress and disappeared without a trace
Awards
- 1933Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (November): winner
- 1933Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (December): winner
- 1934Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (March): winner
- 1935Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
- 1937Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
- 1938Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: winner
- 1938Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (March): winner
- 1939Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner