Beau Geste
1939
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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.
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.
Brian Donlevy was an American actor and producer who had a long and successful career in Hollywood. He was born on February 9, 1901 in Cleveland, Ohio. He began his career in the theater, appearing in a number of Broadway productions before making his film debut in 1932.
Brian Donlevy was an American actor who is best known for his roles in “Beau Geste,” “The Great McGinty,” and “Kiss of Death.” He had a successful career spanning over four decades in film and television.
Actor. Born Waldo Brian Donlevy, for over four decades, he was a popular character performer in feature films and television. At age 14, he lied about his age to join the U.S. Army and served as a pilot with the Lafayette Escadrille, French Air Force, comprised of American and Canadian pilots, during World War I (WWI).
Here are 10 things you should know about Brian Donlevy, born on February 9, 1901. He was plenty tough, on screen and off, but he had a touch of the poet to him.
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 (February 9, 1901 – April 5, 1972) was an Ulster-born American film actor, noted for playing tough guys from the 1930s to the 1960s. He usually appeared in supporting roles. Among his best known films are Beau Geste (1939) and The Great McGinty (1940).
Brian Donlevy passed away on April 5, 1972, in Woodland Hills, California, at the age of 71. He left behind a legacy of memorable performances and contributions to the world of entertainment, with his impact on film noir solidifying his place in the genre's history.
