Born: August 31, 1897 – Died: April 14, 1975
Fredric March, born on August 31, 1897, in Racine, Wisconsin, emerged as a versatile force in the world of entertainment. Starting his career in banking, fate led him to the glitz of New York's film and Broadway scenes in the 1920s. His remarkable talent garnered him an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of John Barrymore in "The Royal Family of Broadway" in 1930. March's prowess spanned from heavy drama to light comedy, with a knack for portraying characters in profound turmoil, like Willy Loman. With four Academy Award nominations and two wins, March left an indelible mark on Hollywood, evolving from a leading man to a character actor .
Early Life and Career
Fredric March's early years were marked by a modest upbringing in Racine, Wisconsin. He didn't attend a university as his path took a different turn. March's entry into the entertainment world came unexpectedly when he was cast as an extra in films in New York in 1920. This serendipitous start ignited his passion for acting.
His first major professional breakthrough happened on Broadway in 1926, setting the stage for a remarkable career. However, it was his role in "The Royal Family of Broadway" in 1930 that catapulted him to prominence, earning him an Academy Award nomination and critical acclaim. His ability to seamlessly transition between heavy drama and light comedy made him a sought-after actor.
Fredric March's illustrious career earned him four Academy Award nominations, with two wins for Best Actor. He claimed the coveted Oscar for his roles in "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" (1931) and "The Best Years of Our Lives" (1946).
In his personal life, March was married to Florence Eldridge for nearly five decades, and they had two children together. While he didn't have any notable scandals or controversies, his impact on Hollywood was undeniable. He left a lasting legacy as an iconic and versatile actor who could tackle a wide range of roles.
Fredric March's contributions to the entertainment industry continue to be celebrated, and he is remembered as a true legend of the silver screen, leaving an indelible mark on the world of cinema.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | The Iceman Cometh | Harry Hope |
| 1970 | Tick, Tick, Tick | Mayor Jeff Parks |
| 1967 | Hombre | Favor |
| 1964 | The Presidency: A Splendid Misery (TV Movie) | Narrator |
| 1964 | Seven Days in May | President Jordan Lyman |
| 1962 | The Condemned of Altona | Albrecht von Gerlach |
| 1961 | The Young Doctors | Dr. Joseph Pearson |
| 1960 | Inherit the Wind | Matthew Harrison Brady |
| 1959 | Middle of the Night | Jerry Kingsley |
| 1958 | The DuPont Show of the Month (TV Series) | Arthur Winslow |
| 1957 | Albert Schweitzer | Albert Schweitzer (voice) |
| 1954–1956 | Shower of Stars (TV Series) | Ebenezer Scrooge | Eugene Tesh | Scrooge |
| 1956 | Producers' Showcase (TV Series) | Sam Dodsworth |
| 1956 | The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit | Ralph Hopkins |
| 1956 | Alexander the Great | Philip of Macedonia |
| 1955 | The Desperate Hours | Daniel Hilliard |
| 1954 | The Bridges at Toko-Ri | Rear Adm. George Tarrant |
| 1954 | A Christmas Carol (TV Movie) | Ebenezer Scrooge |
| 1954 | The Best of Broadway (TV Series) | Tony Cavendish |
| 1954 | Executive Suite | Loren Phineas Shaw |
| 1953 | Man on a Tightrope | Karel Cernik |
| 1953 | Omnibus (TV Series) | Don Juan (segment "The Last Night of Don Juan") |
| 1951–1952 | Lux Video Theatre (TV Series) | Captain Matt | Sam |
| 1951 | Death of a Salesman | Willy Loman |
| 1951 | It's a Big Country: An American Anthology | Joe Esposito |
| 1950 | Nash Airflyte Theatre (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1949 | The Ford Theatre Hour (TV Series) | Oscar Jaffe |
| 1949 | Christopher Columbus | Christopher Columbus |
| 1948 | An Act of Murder | Judge Calvin Cooke |
| 1948 | Another Part of the Forest | Marcus Hubbard |
| 1946 | The Best Years of Our Lives | Al Stephenson (as Frederic March) |
| 1945 | Welcome Home (Short) | Narrator (voice, uncredited) |
| 1944 | Tomorrow, the World! | Mike Frame |
| 1944 | The Adventures of Mark Twain | Samuel Langhorne Clemens, aka Mark Twain |
| 1942 | I Married a Witch | Jonathan Wooley | Nathaniel Wooley | Samuel Wooley ... |
| 1941 | Bedtime Story | Luke Drake |
| 1941 | One Foot in Heaven | William Spence |
| 1941 | So Ends Our Night | Josef Steiner |
| 1940 | Victory | Hendrik Heyst |
| 1940 | Susan and God | Barrie Trexel |
| 1938 | Trade Winds | Sam Wye |
| 1938 | There Goes My Heart | Bill Spencer |
| 1938 | The Buccaneer | Jean Lafitte |
| 1937 | Nothing Sacred | Wally Cook |
| 1937 | A Star is Born | Norman Maine |
| 1936 | Mary of Scotland | Earl of Bothwell |
| 1936 | The Road to Glory | Lt. Michel Denet |
| 1936 | Anthony Adverse | Anthony Adverse |
| 1935 | The Dark Angel | Alan Trent |
| 1935 | Anna Karenina | Count Vronsky |
| 1935 | Les Misérables | Jean Valjean | Champmathieu |
| 1934 | We Live Again | Prince Dmitri Ivanovich Nekhlyudov |
| 1934 | The Barretts of Wimpole Street | Robert Browning |
| 1934 | The Affairs of Cellini | Benvenuto Cellini |
| 1934 | Death Takes a Holiday | Prince Sirki |
| 1934 | Good Dame | Mace Townsley |
| 1934 | All of Me | Don Ellis |
| 1933 | Design for Living | Thomas B. 'Tom' Chambers |
| 1933 | The Eagle and the Hawk | Jerry Young |
| 1933 | Tonight Is Ours | Sabien Pastal |
| 1933 | Hollywood on Parade No. A-6 (Short) | Unknown |
| 1932 | The Sign of the Cross | Marcus Superbus - Prefect of Rome |
| 1932 | Smilin' Through | Kenneth Wayne | Jeremy Wayne |
| 1932 | Make Me a Star | Fredric March (uncredited) |
| 1932 | Merrily We Go to Hell | Jerry Corbett |
| 1932 | Strangers in Love | Buddy Drake | Arthur Drake |
| 1931 | Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde | Dr. Henry Jekyll | Mr. Hyde |
| 1931 | My Sin | Dick Grady |
| 1931 | The Night Angel | Rudek Berken |
| 1931 | Honor Among Lovers | Jerry Stafford |
| 1930 | The Royal Family of Broadway | Tony Cavendish |
| 1930 | Laughter | Paul Lockridge |
| 1930 | Manslaughter | Dan O'Bannon |
| 1930 | True to the Navy | Bull's Eye McCoy |
| 1930 | Ladies Love Brutes | Dwight Howell |
| 1930 | Paramount on Parade | Marine (The Montmartre Girl) |
| 1930 | Sarah and Son | Howard Vanning |
| 1929 | The Marriage Playground | Martin Boyne |
| 1929 | Footlights and Fools | Gregory Pyne |
| 1929 | Jealousy | Pierre |
| 1929 | Paris Bound | Jim Hutton |
| 1929 | The Studio Murder Mystery | Richard Hardell |
| 1929 | The Wild Party | James Gilmore |
| 1929 | The Dummy | Trumbull Meredith |
| 1921 | Paying the Piper | Extra (uncredited) |
| 1921 | The Education of Elizabeth | Extra (uncredited) |
| 1921 | The Devil | Bal Masque Participant (uncredited) |
| 1921 | The Great Adventure | Extra (uncredited) |
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