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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.
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
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rooster
- Origin
- Racine, Wisconsin, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / character actor / stage actor / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- 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
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Fredric March born?
August 31, 1897 – April 14, 1975.
Where is Fredric March from?
Fredric March is from Racine, Wisconsin, United States.
What does Fredric March do?
Fredric March works as actor, character actor, stage actor, film actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.