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Stuart Erwin Biography

Birth Name:Stuart Phillip Erwin

Birth Place:Squaw Valley, California, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Attended the University of California at Berkeley before deciding to pursue an acting career
  • In July 1931, he got married to screen actress June Collyer
  • Got his start in acting in the Moreno Theatre production "The Open Gate․"
  • Performed in the Broadway original play "Great to Be Alive!" in 1950
  • Was the actor originally scheduled to play Dagwood in a "Blondie" film
  • Provided the voice of a squirrel in the 1942 film "Bambi․"
  • Was featured int he 1942 Broadway production "Mr․ Sycamore․"

Awards

  • 1932Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
  • 1937Oscar-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated