(November 2, 1905-September 3, 1967)
Acted in 'Bad Girl (1931),' 'Bright Eyes (1934),' 'Baby Takes a Bow (1934),' 'Pride of the Navy (1934),' 'George White's Scandals (1935), 'Hemingway's Adventures of a Young Man (1962),' 'The Oscar (1966)'
Appeared in the television series 'It's A Great Life (1954-56)'
Won the 1945 Best Supporting Actor Oscar ('A Tree Grows in Brooklyn')

He isn't remembered for anything but winning an Oscar.
He was an alcoholic.
He was married three times.
After his comeback in 'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn,' he was bankrupt by 1951.

He started his career as an extra in silent films.
He appeared with Shirley Temple in her first three feature films.
He was able to draw from his experience as an alcoholic for his Oscar-winning role as a drunk.

Credit: Professor Moriarty

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