Brian Donlevy (February 9, 1901 – April 5, 1972) was an Ulster-born American film actor, noted for playing tough guys from the 1930s to the 1960s. He...read more
Brian Donlevy (February 9, 1901 – April 5, 1972) was an Ulster-born American film actor, noted for playing tough guys from the 1930s to the 1960s. He usually appeared in supporting roles. Among his best known films are Beau Geste (1939) and The Great McGinty (1940). For his role as Sergeant Markoff in Beau Geste he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. His obituary in The...read more
Department
Acting
Birthday
1901-02-09
Place of Birth
Portadown, County Armagh, Ireland [now in Northern Ireland], UK
Also Known As
[ "Waldo Brian Donlevy", "McGinty" ]
1
12th Academy Awards
(1940)
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