Burgess Meredith

Birth Name:

Oliver Burgess Meredith

Birth Place:

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Director, Writer, Producer, Production manager

Was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1987
Won the Medalla Sitges en Plata de Le award at the 1977 Sitges-Catalonian International Film Festival
Got his start in acting as a member of Eva Le Gallienne's Civic Repertory Theatre company in 1933
Worked odd jobs in journalism, retail and on Wall Street before entering acting
Quote: "I'll just take amusement at being a paradox․"
Quote: "Like the seasons of the year, life changes frequently and drastically․ You enjoy it or endure it as it comes and goes, as it ebbs and flows․"
Widely recognized for his distinctively raspy speaking voice
Reached the rank of captain in the U․S․ Army Air Forces during World War II
Was blacklisted by Hollywood in the 1950s due to his open opposition to Senator Joseph McCarthy's anti-communist views
Was the original choice to portray Penguin's father in "Batman Returns," but illness prevented him from taking on the role

1937Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (January):Winner
1940Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (February):Winner
1945Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (September):Winner
1948Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (September):Winner
1962NBR Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
1976Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
1976BAFTA Film Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
1976Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture:Nominated
1977Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
1977Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Drama Special:Winner
1977Medalla Sitges en Plata de Ley - Best Actor:Winner
1978Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
1978Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Drama Special:Nominated
1979Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
1982Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
1985ACE - Actor in a Theatrical or Dramatic Special:Nominated

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