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Walter Andrew Brennan (July 25, 1894 – September 21, 1974) was an American actor and singer. [1] He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in Come and Get It (1936), Kentucky (1938) and The Westerner (1940), making him one of only three male actors to win three Academy Awards , and the only male or female actor ...
Walter Brennan. Actor: The Westerner. In many ways the most successful and familiar character actor of American sound films and the only actor to date to win three Oscars for Best Supporting Actor, Walter Brennan attended college in Cambridge, Massachusetts, studying engineering.
Aug 12, 2024 · Walter Brennan (born July 25, 1894, Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S.—died September 21, 1974, Oxnard, California) was an American character actor, best known for his portrayals of western sidekicks and lovable or irascible old codgers.
Walter Brennan was not only a talented actor, but also a skilled musician, known for playing the harmonica and guitar. Despite his tough guy roles on screen, Brennan was known for his gentle demeanor and kind-hearted nature off-camera.
Walter Brennan. Actor: The Westerner. In many ways the most successful and familiar character actor of American sound films and the only actor to date to win three Oscars for Best Supporting Actor, Walter Brennan attended college in Cambridge, Massachusetts, studying engineering.
Carl Rollyson’s The Life of Walter Brennan: A Real American Character is the first biography of the beloved character actor whose career in film, television, radio and recording spanned fifty years.
Nov 20, 2015 · Walter Brennan was one of Hollywood’s most memorable Hollywood character actors. But more so than his scene-stealing turns, it was his distinctive voice that audiences young and old will ...
Walter Andrew Brennan was an American actor and singer. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1936, 1938, and 1940, making him one of only three male actors to win three Academy Awards.
Biography. Walter Andrew Brennan (July 25, 1894 – September 21, 1974) was an American actor and singer. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in Come and Get It (1936), Kentucky (1938), and The Westerner (1940), making him one of only three male actors to win three Academy Awards.
Walter Brennan was an American character actor who, although destined never to be a leading man, became one of the most successful supporting actors of Hollywood's Golden Age. He often played the comic relief role of the old-timer sidekick, particularly in Westerns.
