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Frank Lovejoy Biography
Birth Name:Frank Lovejoy
Birth Place:The Bronx, New York, United States
Profession Actor, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- In 1960, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Before deciding to start acting in stock companies, he attended New York Univeristy
- Worked on Wall Street in 1929, but the Great Depression forced him to turn to acting in order to make ends meet
- Got his big break when he was cast in the radio program "Gangbusters․"
- Was widely recognized for his commanding, authoritative voice
- Would frequently portray military or law enforcement officers
- Would often take on the role of sympathetic characters
Awards
- 1951Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
- 1951Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (January): winner
- 1955Primetime Emmy-Best Actor in a Single Performance: nominated