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Franchot Tone Biography
Birth Name:Stanislas Pascal Franchot Tone
Birth Place:Niagara Falls, New York, United States
Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Director
Fast Facts
- Attended Cornell University, where he was president of the Dramatic Club
- In October 1935, he got married to actress Joan Crawford
- Was the great-grandson of Civil War officer and U․S․ Congressman Richard Franchot
- Made his debut on Broadway in the 1929 play "The Age of Innocence․"
- Was an original member of the Stanislavski acting troup Group Theater
- Was a member of the New York City theatrical society Theatre Guild
- While in college, he was elected to become a member of the Sphinx Head Society
Awards
- 1933Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (June): winner
- 1934Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (March): winner
- 1934Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
- 1936Oscar-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
- 1936Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (January): winner
- 1936Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (December): winner
- 1937Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (March): winner
- 1937Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
- 1937Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
- 1938Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (November): winner
- 1941Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (February): winner