Victor McLaglen

Birth Name:

Victor Andrew de Bier Everleigh McLaglen

Birth Place:

Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Victor McLaglen

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
At the age of 14, he lied about his age in order to serve in the British Army during the Second Boer War
In 1933, he became a naturalized citizen of the United States

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