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Waldo Brian Donlevy (February 9, 1901 – April 6, 1972) was an American actor, who was noted for playing dangerous and tough characters. Usually appearing in supporting roles, among his best-known films are Beau Geste (1939), The Great McGinty (1940) and Wake Island (1942).
Brian Donlevy. Actor: Beau Geste. It seems that Brian Donlevy started out life as colorfully as any character he ever played on the stage or screen. He lied about his age (he was actually 14) in 1916 so he could join the army.
- Actor, Producer, Soundtrack
- February 9, 1901
- 2 min
- April 5, 1972
Learn about the life and career of Brian Donlevy, a versatile actor who starred in films such as Beau Geste, The Great McGinty and Barbary Coast. Find out his birth name, military service, marriages, awards and trivia.
- February 9, 1901
- April 5, 1972
Apr 6, 1972 · HOLLYWOOD, April 5 (AP) —Brian Donlevy, who played tough guy roles in motion, pictures during most of his career, died of cancer tonight in the Motion Picture Hospital here. He was 69 years old.
Brian Donlevy was an Ulster-born American film actor who played tough guys in films from the 1930s to the 1960s. He was nominated for an Oscar for Beau Geste and appeared in many noir classics such as Kiss of Death and The Big Sleep.
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Learn about the life and career of Brian Donlevy, an American actor who made a notable impact on the film noir genre. Explore his filmography, video tribute, and legacy in the entertainment industry.
Durable Irish-American character player, often cast as a fast-talking tough guy with a heart of gold. On occasion Donlevy played a leading role, notably in Preston Sturges's directorial debut, "The Great McGinty" (1940), but he played memorable supporting parts in "Beau Geste" (1939, as the...
