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Walter Brennan (1894–1974)
In many ways the most successful and familiar character actor of American sound films and the only actor to date to win three Oscars for Best Supporting Actor, Walter Brennan attended college in Cambridge, Massachusetts, studying engineering. While in school he became interested in acting and performed in school plays. He worked some in vaudeville...
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Born:in Lynn, Massachusetts, USADied:(age 80) in Oxnard, California, USA |
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Actor (244 credits)
Actor (244 credits)
1971-1972
Alias Smith and Jones
(TV Series)
Silky O'Sullivan / Gantry
Silky O'Sullivan / Gantry
- Don't Get Mad, Get Even
(1972)
... Silky O'Sullivan
- 21 Days to Tenstrike
(1972)
... Gantry
- The Day They Hanged Kid Curry
(1971)
... Silky O'Sullivan
1970-1971
To Rome with Love
(TV Series)
Andy Pruitt
Andy Pruitt
- Yankee Trader
(1971)
... Andy Pruitt
- The Stray Cat
(1971)
... Andy Pruitt
- Age of Life
(1971)
... Andy Pruitt
- Bonsai
(1971)
... Andy Pruitt
- Making the Scene
(1971)
... Andy Pruitt
1969-1970
The Red Skelton Hour
(TV Series)
Deputy Hawkeye / Walter Briarcliff, Sr. / Sheriff Walter
Deputy Hawkeye / Walter Briarcliff, Sr. / Sheriff Walter
- Bad Guys and Good Girls
(1970)
... Deputy Hawkeye
- There's One Thing Money Won't Buy and Someday We'll Find Out What It Is
(1969)
... Walter Briarcliff, Sr.
- Episode #19.2
(1969)
... Sheriff Walter
1967-1969
The Guns of Will Sonnett
(TV Series)
Will Sonnett
Will Sonnett
- Three Stand Together
(1969)
... Will Sonnett
- The Man Who Killed Jim Sonnett
(1969)
... Will Sonnett
- The Sodbuster
(1969)
... Will Sonnett
- One Angry Juror
(1969)
... Will Sonnett
- The Trial
(1969)
... Will Sonnett
1964-1965
The Tycoon
(TV Series)
Walter Andrews
Walter Andrews
- Honest Man
(1965)
... Walter Andrews
- A Slight Case of Merger
(1965)
... Walter Andrews
- Mr. Wilson in Retirement Land
(1965)
... Walter Andrews
- Kitchen Caper
(1965)
... Walter Andrews
- It's All Relative
(1965)
... Walter Andrews
1957-1963
The Real McCoys
(TV Series)
Grandpa Amos McCoy / Grandpa Amos Mccoy
Grandpa Amos McCoy / Grandpa Amos Mccoy
- Pepino's Mama
(1963)
... Grandpa Amos McCoy
- Pals
(1963)
... Grandpa Amos McCoy (credit only)
- Don't Be Nosey
(1963)
... Grandpa Amos McCoy (credit only)
- The Peacemakers
(1963)
... Grandpa Amos McCoy (credit only)
- The Partners
(1963)
... Grandpa Amos McCoy (credit only)
1956-1957
Zane Grey Theater
(TV Series)
Sheriff John Larson / Joe
Sheriff John Larson / Joe
- Ride a Lonely Trail
(1957)
... Sheriff John Larson
- Vengeance Canyon
(1956)
... Joe
1953-1956
Schlitz Playhouse
(TV Series)
Simmons AKA Mr. Ears / Ezra Jenkins
Simmons AKA Mr. Ears / Ezra Jenkins
- The Happy Sun
(1956)
- Mr. Ears
(1955)
... Simmons AKA Mr. Ears
- Lucky Thirteen
(1953)
... Ezra Jenkins
1935
Alice Adams
(scenes deleted)
1934
The Painted Veil
(scenes deleted)
1933
Lilly Turner
(scenes deleted)
1930
King of Jazz
Desk Sergeant ('Springtime') / Soldier ('All Noisy on the Eastern Front') / Waiter ('Oh! Forevermore!') / ...
Desk Sergeant ('Springtime') / Soldier ('All Noisy on the Eastern Front') / Waiter ('Oh! Forevermore!') / ...
1925
Webs of Steel
(uncredited)
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Soundtrack (20 credits)
Soundtrack (20 credits)
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Thanks (1 credit)
Thanks (1 credit)
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Self (30 credits)
Self (30 credits)
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Archive footage (30 credits)
Archive footage (30 credits)
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Album: "The President" (Everest; re-issued in 1962 on Liberty). See more »Alternate Names:
Walter Brenan | Arthur Brennan | Walter Brennen | Walter Brennon | Another Poetry FanHeight:
6' (1.83 m)
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Personal Quote:
[Advice to young actors] Go ahead and learn how to act, but don't get caught at it. See more »Trivia:
Paternal grandson of William (1844-1925), born in Scotland, and Helen (née Griffith) Brennan (1848-1903), born in England. Both died in the state of Massachusetts. See more »Star Sign:
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