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Richard Barthelmess Biography

Birth Name:Richard Barthelmess

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

  • In 1957, he received a George Eastman Award for his contributions to film
  • In 1920, he got married to stage and screen actress Mary Hay
  • Was convinced by actress Alla Nazimova to become a film actor
  • Was the founder of the production company Inspiration Film Company
  • In 1936, he was featured in the Broadway play "The Postman Always Rings Twice․"
  • Was a founder of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
  • Was nominated for the first ever Academy Award for Best Actor

Awards

  • 1923Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
  • 1924Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (June): winner
  • 1925Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (January): winner
  • 1925Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (June): winner
  • 1925Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
  • 1927Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
  • 1928Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
  • 1928Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (March): winner
  • 1929Oscar-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1929Oscar-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1929Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (January): winner
  • 1929Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (April): winner
  • 1929Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
  • 1929Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (December): winner
  • 1930Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
  • 1931Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (May): winner
  • 1932Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (April): winner
  • 1935Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (June): winner
  • 1939Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner