Broderick Crawford Biography

Fast Facts

• In 1960, he recieved two stars on teh Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to film and television
• Dropped out of Harvard University, after only spending three weeks at the school, in order to pursue acting
• Quote: "My trademarks are a hoarse, grating voice and the face of a retired pugilist: small narrowed eyes set in puffy features which look as though they might, years ago, have lost on points․"
• Is widely recognized for his take on fast-talking characters
• After leaving college, he once worked as a longshoreman on the New York docks
• Worked as an announcer for the Glenn Miller Band while serving in teh U․S․ Army Air Corps during World War II