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Joe E. Brown Biography
Birth Name:Joseph Evans Brown
Birth Place:Holgate, Ohio, United States
Profession Actor, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Received a Special Tony Award in 1948 for his work on the play "Harvey․"
- Was one of only two civilians given the Bronze Star during World War II
- Was the father of Major League Baseball executive Joe L․ Brown
- Got his start in entertainment by joining a circus tumbling act at the age of ten years old
- Decided to give up a chance to play for the New York Yankees in order to become an actor
- During World War II, he helped entertain troops overseas
- Was the first president of PONY Baseball and Softball
Awards
- 1934Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
- 1935Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (December): winner
- 1936Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
- 1936Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
- 1938Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (November): winner
- 1939Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (February): winner
- 1952Golden Laurel-Top Male Character Performance: winner