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Spencer Tracy (1900–1967) was an American actor. He appeared in 75 films from 1930 to 1967, during which time he received several awards and nominations from the industry. He was nominated for nine Academy Awards for Best Actor, a record he holds with Laurence Olivier, and won two: for Captains Courageous (1937), and Boys Town (1938).
YearFilmResultLost ToNominatedPaul Muni For The Story of Louis PasteurWon—Won—NominatedJosé Ferrer For Cyrano de BergeracBest Actor in a Leading Role. Bad Day at Black Rock. 4 more. BAFTA Awards. 1969 Winner BAFTA Film Award. Best Actor. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner. Posthumously. 1961 Nominee BAFTA Film Award. Best Foreign Actor. Inherit the Wind.
- April 5, 1900
- June 10, 1967
One of the major stars of Hollywood's Golden Age, Tracy was the first actor to win two consecutive Academy Awards for Best Actor, from nine nominations. During his career, he appeared in 75 films and developed a reputation among his peers as one of the screen's greatest actors.
Apr 15, 2024 · Spencer Tracy (born April 5, 1900, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.—died June 10, 1967, Beverly Hills, California) was a rough-hewn American film star who was one of Hollywood’s greatest male leads and the first actor to receive two consecutive Academy Awards for best actor.
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Awards. Trivia. FAQ. IMDbPro. All topics. Spencer Tracy (1900-1967) Actor. Soundtrack. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Play trailer 2:39. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) 38 Videos. 99+ Photos. Spencer Tracy was the second son born on April 5, 1900, to truck salesman John Edward and Caroline Brown Tracy in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
Spencer Tracy (1900–1967) was an American actor. He appeared in 75 films from 1930 to 1967, during which time he received several awards and nominations from the industry. He was nominated for nine Academy Awards for Best Actor, a record he holds with Laurence Olivier, and won two, for Captains Courageous (1937) and Boys Town (1938).
He earned nine Academy Award for Best Actor nominations (tied for the most in that category with Laurence Olivier) throughout his career, and was the first male actor to win two consecutively, for Captains Courageous (1937) and Boys Town (1938) (directed by Victor Fleming and Norman Taurog, respectively).