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Sidney Blackmer was credited as a stage actor and film actor. Sidney Blackmer was born in Salisbury, North Carolina, United States on July 13, 1895. Death is recorded on October 6, 1973, at the age of 78. Awards on record include North Carolina Award, Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play (1950), star on Hollywood Walk of Fame and 2 more.
My Take
Sidney Blackmer fascinates me precisely because he was a character actor, not a leading man. Working from 1914 to 1971, he sustained a career across nearly six decades, mostly in supporting roles, yet still earned a Tony Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. To me that is the truest measure of an artist: making everyone around you better while leaving your own unmistakable mark. The North Carolina recognition suggests a man his home state was proud to claim. I will always champion these quiet pillars over the flashier stars they propped up.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sidney Blackmer
- Name (Japanese)
- シドニー・ブラックマー
- Reading
- しどにー・ぶらっくまー
- Born
- July 13, 1895 – October 6, 1973
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Goat
- Origin
- Salisbury, North Carolina, United States
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / film actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- North Carolina Award
- 1950 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 1972 North Carolina Award for Fine Arts
- Donaldson Awards
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4. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 Sidney Blackmer born?
Born July 13, 1895.
When did Sidney Blackmer die?
Died October 6, 1973, aged 78.
Where was Sidney Blackmer from?
Sidney Blackmer was from Salisbury, North Carolina, United States.
What did Sidney Blackmer do?
Sidney Blackmer worked as actor, stage actor, film actor.
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