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My Take
George Brent fascinates me as a study in graceful support. An Irishman from County Offaly who crossed to Hollywood and became a leading man, he is best remembered not for solo stardom but for the eleven films he made beside Bette Davis, in classics like Jezebel and Dark Victory. I have always had a soft spot for actors who make their scene partners shine, and Brent's gift was exactly that quiet, gentlemanly poise that let a powerful actress dominate the frame while he steadied it. His Walk of Fame star feels earned by reliability rather than flash, and that is precisely the kind of craftsman I treasure.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- George Brent
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョージ・ブレント
- Reading
- じょーじ・ぶれんと
- Born
- March 15, 1904 – May 26, 1979
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dragon
- Origin
- Shannonbridge, County Offaly, Ireland
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George%20Brent
Frequently asked questions
When was George Brent born?
March 15, 1904 – May 26, 1979.
Where is George Brent from?
George Brent is from Shannonbridge, County Offaly, Ireland.
What does George Brent do?
George Brent works as actor, stage actor, television actor, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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.