Fredric March
Birth Name:
Ernest Frederick McIntyre Bickel
Birth Place:
Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- In 1960, she recieved a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Theaters at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and the University of Wisconson-Madison Memorial Union were named in his honor
- Worked as a banker before experiencing a life-threatening affliction that caused him to want to aspire to his dream of being an actor
- Quote: "Keep interested in others; keep interested in the wide and wonderful world․ Then in a spiritual sense you will always be young․"
- Often portrays characters who experience suffering in their lives
- In 1949, he was almost blacklisted by the Californian brank of the House Un-American Activities Committee
- While filming "The Desperate Hours," he would play chess with Humphrey Bogart during breaks in the shooting of the film
Awards
- 1930Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (September):Winner
- 1930Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (December):Winner
- 1931Oscar - Best Actor in a Leading Role:Nominated
- 1931Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (May):Winner
- 1931Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (February):Winner
- 1932Oscar - Best Actor in a Leading Role:Winner
- 1932Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (November):Winner
- 1932Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (August):Winner
- 1932Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (April):Winner
- 1932Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (February):Winner
- 1932Audience Referendum - Most Favorite Actor:Winner
- 1933Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (July):Winner
- 1933Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (March):Winner
- 1934Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (October):Winner
- 1934Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (April):Winner
- 1934Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (December):Winner
- 1934Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (January):Winner
- 1934Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (April):Winner
- 1935Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (May):Winner
- 1935Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (November):Winner
- 1936Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (July):Winner
- 1936Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (October):Winner
- 1936Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (August):Winner
- 1937Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (July):Winner
- 1938Oscar - Best Actor in a Leading Role:Nominated
- 1939Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (February):Winner
- 1941Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (April):Winner
- 1942Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (February):Winner
- 1944Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (July):Winner
- 1946NYFCC Award - Best Actor:Nominated
- 1947Oscar - Best Actor in a Leading Role:Winner
- 1947Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (February):Winner
- 1948Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (November):Winner
- 1952Oscar - Best Actor in a Leading Role:Nominated
- 1952Golden Globe - Best Actor - Drama:Winner
- 1952Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (March):Winner
- 1952Volpi Cup - Best Actor:Winner
- 1953BAFTA Film Award - Best Foreign Actor:Nominated
- 1954Special Jury PrizeWinner
- 1955BAFTA Film Award - Best Foreign Actor:Nominated
- 1955Primetime Emmy - Best Actor in a Single Performance:Nominated
- 1955Primetime Emmy - Best Actor in a Single Performance:Nominated
- 1957Primetime Emmy - Best Single Performance by an Actor:Nominated
- 1960Silver Berlin Bear - Best Actor:Winner
- 1960Golden Globe - Best Actor - Drama:Nominated
- 1961BAFTA Film Award - Best Foreign Actor:Nominated
- 1964David - Best Foreign Actor (Migliore Attore Straniero):Winner
- 1965Golden Globe - Best Actor - Drama:Nominated
- 1967Golden Laurel - Male Supporting Performance:Nominated