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   A limp excuse: Should we applaud actors who fake disabilities? Though triple Oscar winner Walter Brennan was famous for his limp, it wasn't real. But was it justified?

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2. collider.com › walter-brennan-oscars-rule-extrasThis Actor's Multiple Wins Forced the Academy To Change Its Rules

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   Mar 6, 2024 · Walter Brennan was one of the first great character actors of Hollywood, having a career spanning 40 years. This was thanks in large part to his ability to dependably play crotchety old men who ...

   • Director: Howard Hawks, William Wyler, Richard Rosson

   • Actors: Edward Arnold

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   How did Walter Brennan die?

   • Walter Brennan, for more than 50 years one of Hollywood’s most renown character actors, died Saturday at St. John’s Hospital in Oxnard. He was 80. A three-time Academy Award winner, Mr. Brennan succumbed at 4:30 p.m. from complications stemming from a long battle with emphysema.

   From the Archives: Walter Brennan, Oscar Winner, Dies

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   Who was Walter Brennan?

   • Walter Brennan was one of the first great character actors of Hollywood, having a career spanning 40 years. This was thanks in large part to his ability to dependably play crotchety old men who served as the comic relief for the strapping heroes.

   This Actor's Multiple Wins Forced the Academy To Change Its Rules

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   What did Walter Brennan do before he became an actor?

   • Before becoming an Oscar-winning Hollywood actor and singer, Walter Brennan served in the U.S. Army during World War I. While on the front lines in France, Brennan was exposed to mustard gas — an incident that left him with his " screen trademark " of a " reedy, high-pitched voice " (via Turner Classic Movies ).

   This Western Movie Actor Won 3 Oscars In 5 Years & Made The Academy

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   Why did Brennan use a limp?

   • Brennan invented the limp to go with the backwoods characters he often played, and he didn't use it in all his pictures. It was a tool.

   A limp excuse: Should we applaud actors who fake disabilities?

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4. www.filmboards.com › Walter-Brennan&filmboards.com - Walter Brennan - Walter Brennan's Limp

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   Oct 3, 2005 · Does anyone know if Walter Brennan's limp was from an injury or a trademark affectation during his career? (have a bet riding on this) Seems to me like all of his performances reveal a limp, but my friend swears he has seen him in roles without the limp.

5. www.latimes.com › local › obituariesFrom the Archives: Walter Brennan, Oscar Winner, Dies

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   Sep 22, 1974 · Walter Brennan, for more than 50 years one of Hollywood’s most renown character actors, died Saturday at St. John’s Hospital in Oxnard. He was 80. A three-time Academy Award winner, Mr. Brennan...

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7. screenrant.com › walter-brennan-three-oscars-winsThis Western Movie Actor Won 3 Oscars In 5 Years & Made The ...

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   Mar 13, 2024 · This Western Movie Actor Won 3 Oscars In 5 Years & Made The Academy Change Its Rules. Despite winning three Oscars, Walter Brennan isn't a household name among Hollywood icons like Meryl Streep or Daniel Day-Lewis. Brennan's popularity with extras led to his unprecedented success at the Oscars, changing the voting process for the Academy Awards ...

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   • Director: Howard Hawks, William Wyler, Richard Rosson

8. www.imdb.com › name › nm0000974Walter Brennan - Trivia - IMDb

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   In "Rio Bravo" Hawks required Brennan to walk with a limp; Brennan complied, but since he didn't limp naturally, he had to be reminded which leg to limp on. He continued using the limp in "The Real McCoys".

9. www.britannica.com › facts › Walter-BrennanWalter Brennan Facts | Britannica

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   Also Known As. Walter Andrew Brennan. Born. July 25, 1894 • Lynn • Massachusetts. Died. September 21, 1974 (aged 80) • Oxnard • California. Awards And Honors. Academy Award (1941) • Academy Award (1939) • Academy Award (1937) • Academy Award (1941): Actor in a Supporting Role • Academy Award (1939): Actor in a Supporting Role ...