Actor walter brennan biography
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Walter Brennan
Walter Brennan (1894 – 1974)
Biography and Analysis of his Career
Walter Brennan was born on July 25, 1894, in Lynn, Massachusetts. Growing up in an environment far removed from the glitz of Hollywood, he had a modest upbringing. His parents, Irish immigrants, instilled in him a strong work ethic and a down-to-earth sensibility that would later become hallmarks of his acting style.
In his early years, Brennan showed little interest in acting. He was more inclined towards engineering, which led him to study at Rindge Technical High School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. However, the outbreak of World War I dramatically altered his life's trajectory. Brennan enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in France during the war. It was during this time that he sustained injuries that would lead to the loss of most of his teeth, an affliction that later contributed to his distinctive speech in his film roles.
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Walter Brennan
American actor (1894–1974)
Walter Brennan | |
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Brennan in The Real McCoys (1958) | |
| Born | Walter Andrew Brennan (1894-07-25)July 25, 1894 Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | September 21, 1974(1974-09-21) (aged 80) Oxnard, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | San Fernando Mission Cemetery, Los Angeles, U.S. |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1925–1972 |
| Known for | |
| Political party | Republican American Independent Party (1968, 1972) |
| Spouse | Ruth Wells (m. 1920) |
| Children | 3 |
| Awards | Three Academy Awards |
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 Come and Get It (1936), Kentucky (1938) and The Westerner (1940), making him one of only sju actors to win more than two Academy Awards, and the only male or hona actor to win three awards in the supporting act