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Freddie Bartholomew Biography
Birth Name:Frederick Cecil Bartholomew
Birth Place:London, England
Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Director
Fast Facts
- Trained in acting at the Italia Conti drama school in London
- Would frequently acting in films alongside Mickey Rooney
- During World War II, he served in the U․S․ Air Force
- Was in contention for the title role in the 1937 film "The Prince and the Pauper․"
- In 1943, he became a naturalized citizen of the United States
- In 1954, he started working as a producer for the advertising agency Benton & Bowles
- Worked as the television director for the WPIX television station in New York City
Awards
- 1936Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (May): winner
- 1936Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (November): winner
- 1937Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (June): winner
- 1938Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
- 1940Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (April): winner