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Ed Begley is known for acting.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, USA (died at age 69).
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Academy Awards
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
1963
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Biography
Edward James Begley Sr. (March 25, 1901 – April 28, 1970) was an American actor of theatre, radio, film, and television. He won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the film Sweet Bird of Youth (1962) and appeared in such classics as 12 Angry Men (1957), Odds Against Tomorrow (1959) and The Unsinkable Molly Brown (1964). He was nominated for an Emmy Award for his portrayal of Matthew Harrison Brady in a television adaptation of Inherit the Wind. He is the father of the actor and environmental activist Ed Begley Jr.
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Ed Begley was born on and passed away on at the age of 69.
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Ed Begley was born in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
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Ed Begley is primarily known as an actor. Edward James Begley Sr. (March 25, 1901 – April 28, 1970) was an American actor of theatre, radio, film, and television. He won an Academy…
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