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Karl Malden Biography

Birth Name:

Mladen Sekulovich

Birth Place:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession

Actor

Fast Facts

Born to a Czech mother and a Serbian father
Changed his name at age 22
Made his Broadway debut in 1937 and his film debut in 1940's They Knew What They Wanted
Originated the role of Mitch in A Streetcar Named Desire on Broadway in 1947; reprised the role in the film version in 1951, for which received a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award
Both of his Oscar nominations were for films opposite Marlon Brando and directed by Elia Kazan
Earned four Emmy nominations for his role as Mike Stone in The Streets of San Francisco (1972-77) but never won
Served as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 1989-1992
His 1997 autobiography, When Do I Start?, was co-authored by his daughter Carla

1985Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Special: winner
1977Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
1976Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
1976Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
1975Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
1974Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
1963Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
1957Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
1957BAFTA Film Awards-Best Foreign Actor: nominated
1951Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: winner