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Richard Dix

Birth Name:
Ernest Carlton Brimmer
Birth Place:
St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack, Producer
Richard Dix

Fast Facts

  • Spent a year studying at the University of Minnesota
  • Was the father of fellow film and television actor Robert Dix
  • Started out acting with the Morosco Stock Company in Los Angeles
  • Was best known for being featured in the "Whistler" film series
  • In 1919, he performed in the Broadway comedy "First is Last․"
  • Made his Broadway debut in the 1914 play "The Hawk․"
  • Was featured in the 1918 Broadway production "The Little Brother․"

Awards

  • 1924Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (February):Winner
  • 1925Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (January):Winner
  • 1925Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (May):Winner
  • 1925Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (July):Winner
  • 1925Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (December):Winner
  • 1926Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (December):Winner
  • 1927Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (April):Winner
  • 1930Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (February):Winner
  • 1931Oscar - Best Actor in a Leading Role:Nominated
  • 1931Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (February):Winner
  • 1932Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (April):Winner
  • 1932Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (November):Winner
  • 1933Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (April):Winner
  • 1933Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (September):Winner
  • 1933Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (January):Winner
  • 1934Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (September):Winner
  • 1936Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (January):Winner
  • 1939Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (July):Winner
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