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Fredric March (born Ernest Frederick McIntyre Bickel; August 31, 1897 – April 14, 1975) was an American actor, regarded as one of Hollywood's most celebrated stars of the 1930s and 1940s. [1] [2] As a performer he was known for his versatility.
Fredric March. Actor: Inherit the Wind. Fredric March began a career in banking but in 1920 found himself cast as an extra in films being produced in New York. He starred on the Broadway stage first in 1926 and would return there between screen appearances later on.
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- Racine, Wisconsin, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
One of the greatest stars of the 30's, Fredric March was excellent and prolific and made many excellent movies in the decade. His transition to the 40's through the 70's even. elevated his stature in film, with memorable characterizations.
- The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) Made shortly after the end of World War II, “The Best Years of Our Lives” follows the lives of three serviceman after they return to their lives in small-town America.
- A Star Is Born (1937) The original version of the story that has spawned three remakes, this is the only one that takes place strictly in the film world with no music involved.
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931) In this precode horror film, March plays the doctor who, in a scientific attempt to separate his good and evil sides, creates a formula that unleashes the beast who becomes known as “Mr.
- Inherit the Wind (1969) A fictionalized account of a real-life court case, “Inherit the Wind” pits Fredric March as Fundamentalist prosecutor Matthew Harrison Brady (based on three-time presidential nominee William Jennings Bryan) against Spencer Tracy as defending lawyer Henry Drummond (based on Clarence Darrow).
Fredric March was an Oscar-winning actor who starred in films such as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and The Best Years of Our Lives. He also appeared on Broadway and was a banker before becoming an extra in 1920.
- August 31, 1897
- April 14, 1975
Fredric March (born August 31, 1897, Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.—died April 14, 1975, Los Angeles, California) was a versatile American stage and film actor, adept at both romantic leads and complex character roles. March developed his interest in acting while a student at the University of Wisconsin.
Apr 15, 1975 · Fredric March, who appeared on the stage and in motion pictures over a span of 50 years, died of cancer yesterday at Mount Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. Mr. March, who was 77 years old, had...
