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Robert Montgomery

Birth Name:
Henry Montgomery
Birth Place:
Beacon, New York, United States
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack, Director, Producer
Robert Montgomery

Fast Facts

  • Has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to movies and TV
  • Hosted the 21st Academy Awards in 1949 in Hollywood
  • 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
  • Was selected President of the Screen Actors Guild from 1935 to 1938 and then again from 1946 to 1947
  • Wrote a book in 1968 that took aim at the TV industry for their monopolistic schemes

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
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