Wallace Beery

Biography

From Wikipedia Wallace Fitzgerald Beery (April 1, 1885 – April 15, 1949) was an American actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Bill in Min and Bill opposite Marie Dressler, his titular role in a series of films featuring the character Sweedie, and his titular role in The Champ, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor. Beery appeared in some 250 movies over a 36-year span. He was the brother of actor Noah Berry.

Known For

Grand Hotel

as General Director Preysing

The Lost World

as Prof. Challenger

Three Ages

as The Villain

Dinner at Eight

as Dan Packard

My Wife's Relations

as Photographer (uncredited)

The Image Book

as (archive footage)

Treasure Island

as Long John Silver

That's Entertainment!

as (archive footage) (uncredited)

The Champ

as Andy 'Champ' Purcell

Robin Hood

as Richard the Lion-Hearted