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Victor McLaglen Biography
Birth Name:Victor Andrew de Bier Everleigh McLaglen
Birth Place:Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
Profession Actor, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- In 1918, he earned the title of Heavyweight Champion of the British Army
- In 1960, he recieved a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to film
- Before entering acting, he worked as a circus boxer participating in exhibition bouts with various fighters, including Heavyweight Champion Jack Johnson
- Widely recognized as a character actor, he often portrays drunks
- Frequently takes on the role of Irishmen in his films
- In 1933, he became a naturalized citizen of the United States
- At the age of 14, he lied about his age in order to serve in the British Army during the Second Boer War
Awards
- 1927Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (February): winner
- 1929Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (April): winner
- 1929Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
- 1930Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (May): winner
- 1931Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (May): winner
- 1934Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (April): winner
- 1935NYFCC Award-Best Actor: nominated
- 1935Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (January): winner
- 1935Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
- 1936Oscar-Best Actor in a Leading Role: winner
- 1937Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (May): winner
- 1939Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (April): winner
- 1952Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
- 1953Oscar-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated