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Wallace Beery

Wallace Beery

1885 – 1949·Clay County, Missouri, USA

From Wikipedia

Wallace Fitzgerald Beery (April 1, 1885 – April 15, 1949) was an American actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Bill in Min and Bill opposite Marie Dressler, his titular role in a series of films featuring the character Sweedie, and his titular role in The Champ, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor. Beery appeared in some 250 movies over a 36-year span. He was the brother of actor Noah Berry.

Filmography

The Little American

The Little American

1917German Soldier (uncredited)
Robin Hood

Robin Hood

1922Richard the Lion-Hearted
My Wife's Relations

My Wife's Relations

1922Photographer (uncredited)
Ashes of Vengeance

Ashes of Vengeance

1923Duc de Tours
White Tiger

White Tiger

1923Count Donelli / Hawkes
Three Ages

Three Ages

1923The Villain
Drifting

Drifting

1923Jules Repin
The Lost World

The Lost World

1925Prof. Challenger
Beggars of Life

Beggars of Life

1928Oklahoma Red
The Stolen Jools

The Stolen Jools

1931Police Sergeant