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Robert Montgomery Biography

Birth Name:Henry Montgomery

Birth Place:Beacon, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Director, Producer

Fast Facts

Hosted the 21st Academy Awards in 1949 in Hollywood
Has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to movies and TV
Won the 1955 Tony Award as Best Director for his play "The Desperate Hours․"
Quote: "(On becoming successful) "If you are lucky enough to be a success, by all means enjoy the applause and the adulation of the public․ But never, never believe it․""
Never carried a wallet on him because he said it ruined the drape of his suits
Was hired on after his work in the film industry as a consultant to President Dwight D․ Eisenhower to advise him on his attire before making TV appearances in front of the nation
Wrote a book in 1968 that took aim at the TV industry for their monopolistic schemes
Was selected President of the Screen Actors Guild from 1935 to 1938 and then again from 1946 to 1947

Awards

1930Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
1930Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
1931Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (May): winner
1932Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (February): winner
1932Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (May): winner
1932Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (June): winner
1932Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (December): winner
1933Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (June): winner
1935Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
1936Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
1937NBR Award-Best Acting: winner
1937Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
1938Oscar-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
1938Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (January): winner
1938Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
1938Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (November): winner
1940Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (March): winner
1941NBR Award-Best Acting: winner
1941NYFCC Award-Best Actor: nominated
1941Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (June): winner
1941Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
1942Oscar-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
1946Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (February): winner
1947Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (February): winner
1947Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (December): winner
1948Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (November): winner
1949Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner