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Robert Walker Biography
Birth Name:Robert Hudson Walker
Birth Place:Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Profession Actor, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- In 1960, he was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Was trained in acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City
- Is the father of fellow actors Robert Walker Jr․ and Michael Walker
- Only started acting in order to control his behavioral problems as a child, but ended up winning top prize in an acting competition at the Pasadena Playhouse
- Was widely recognized for his portrayal of charming, boyish characters
- Was born on the night of the "Big Fire" in Salt Lake City
- Was the original actor asked to portray the lead role in "Meet Me in St․ Louis․"
Awards
- 1943Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
- 1944Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (May): winner
- 1944Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
- 1945Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (June): winner
- 1945Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
- 1946Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (February): winner
- 1947Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (March): winner
- 1948Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (November): winner
- 1950Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (June): winner
- 1951Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
- 1952Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (June): winner