Dean Jagger

Birth Name:

Dean Jeffries Jagger

Birth Place:

Columbus Grove, Ohio, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960
Initially worked as a school teacher in his native Ohio before moving to Chicago to study acting at the Lyceum Art Conservatory
After the release of his first film, "The Woman From Hell", he quickly found himself as a character actor and would eventually go on to appear in over 100 features throughout his career
Gained critical acclaim for his role in "Twelve O'Clock High" in 1949, a role that would garner him an Oscar for best supporting actor
Intensely studied the Mormon faith after portraying Brigham Young on film in 1940 and was eventually baptized as a member of the faith in 1972
Spoke with a pronounced lisp his entire life, an impediment that would only disappear while on camera

1940Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (November):Winner
1950Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Winner
1950Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (March):Winner
1952Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (June):Winner
1954Special Jury PrizeWinner
1964Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Series (Lead):Nominated
1965Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Individual Achievements in Entertainment - Actors and Performers:Nominated
1980Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Individual Achievement in Religious Programming:Winner

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