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Fredric March was born in Racine, Wisconsin, United States on August 31, 1897. Fredric March was a character actor, stage actor and film actor. Death is recorded on April 14, 1975, at the age of 77. Education on record includes Washington Park High School and University of Wisconsin–Madison. Awards on record include Academy Award for Best Actor (1932, 1947), Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play (1947, 1957), star on Hollywood Walk of Fame and 2 more.
My Take
Fredric March belongs in any honest conversation about acting versatility. Two Academy Awards for Best Actor and two Tony Awards is a rarefied double, the mark of someone equally commanding on screen and on stage, which is far harder than it sounds. His transformation in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde still unsettles me, a reminder of how completely he could disappear into a role. A university-educated man, he fused intellect with raw feeling, and that combination is what defines a great character actor. To me he's a kind of conscience of 1930s and 40s Hollywood craftsmanship.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Fredric March
- Name (Japanese)
- フレドリック・マーチ
- Reading
- ふれどりっく・まーち
- Born
- August 31, 1897 – April 14, 1975
- Origin
- Racine, Wisconsin, United States
- Occupation
- actor / character actor / stage actor / film actor / television actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rooster
2. Background
- High school
- Washington Park High School
- University
- University of Wisconsin–Madison
Awards & achievements
- 1932 Academy Award for Best Actor
- 1947 Academy Award for Best Actor
- 1947 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
- 1957 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor
- Volpi Cup for Best Actor
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Fredric March born?
Fredric March was born on August 31, 1897.
When did Fredric March die?
Fredric March died on April 14, 1975, aged 77.
Where was Fredric March from?
Fredric March was from Racine, Wisconsin, United States.
What did Fredric March do?
Fredric March worked as actor, character actor, stage actor, film actor, television actor.
Where did Fredric March study?
Fredric March attended University of Wisconsin–Madison.
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