Ralph Bellamy

Birth Name:

Ralph Rexford Bellamy

Birth Place:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Has received a Star on both the Hollywood walk of Fame and the Palm Springs Walk of Stars
In 1984 he was awarded with the Lifetime Achievement Award, and three years later received the Honorary Award for his service to acting
Attended New Trier High School and was the president of the Drama Club, but was later expelled as a result of smoking on school property
Ran away from home at age 15, only to settle in New York after joining a road show
Quote: "I always tell the producers, if I can't get the girl at the end of the picture, at least give me more money․"
Quote: "I've been very lucky; like most actors and actresses, there have been times when I've gone hungry․ My philosophy is, just take it a day at a time․ As far as I'm concerned, I'll never retire․"
After initially working as a supporting actor in films throughout the first decade of his career, he would land his first lead role in 1936's "Straight From the Shoulder" and later 1937's "The Awful Truth", a role that would land him an Oscar nomination
Would portray Franklin D․ Roosevelt in numerous productions later in his career, with titles including "The Winds of War" as well as the stage and film productions of "Sunrise at Campobello"
Bequeathed his Lifetime Achievement Oscar to nephew and fellow actor, Sam Huntington
Opened the Palm Springs Racquet Club in 1934 alongside Charles Farrell with an initial investment of $78,000

1937Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (December):Winner
1938Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
1956Primetime Emmy - Best Actor - Single Performance:Nominated
1975Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Drama Special:Nominated
1983Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Special:Nominated

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