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Lewis Shepard Stone (November 15, 1879 – September 12, 1953) was an American film actor. He spent 29 years as a contract player at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and was best known for his portrayal of Judge James Hardy in the studio's popular Andy Hardy film series.
Lewis Stone was a versatile and distinguished actor who appeared in over 200 films, from silent to sound. He was nominated for an Oscar, starred with Greta Garbo, and played the father of Mickey Rooney in the Judge Hardy series.
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Lewis Shepard Stone (November 15, 1879 – September 12, 1953) was an American actor. He was known for his role as Judge James Hardy in fifteen movies of the Andy Hardy movie series. The first movie was You're Only Young Once (1937).
Lewis Stone was known for his role as Judge James Hardy in the Andy Hardy film series and his nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1929. He also appeared in films with Greta Garbo, Boris Karloff, and Wallace Beery, among others.
LEWIS STONE DIES; STAGE SCREEN STAR; Stricken on Sidewalk -- Actor, 73, Won Fame for Portrayal of 'Judge Hardy' in Films - The New York Times. Share full article. Sept. 13, 1953. The...
L ewis Stone was a Hollywood figure for more than 35 years, appearing in hundreds of screen and stage roles. He was best known for his portrayal of Judge Hardy in the "Andy Hardy"...
Lewis Stone was an American actor who starred in silent and sound films, including The Prisoner of Zenda and Grand Hotel. He also played Judge Hardy in the Mickey Rooney "Andy Hardy" series and died in 1953.
