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Monty Woolley: American actor (1888–1963).
Born (died at age 74).
Monty Woolley has 22 credits in our database.
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Filmography (22)
Biography
Edgar Montillion "Monty" Woolley (August 17, 1888 – May 6, 1963) was an American film and theater actor. At the age of 50, he achieved a measure of stardom for his role in the 1939 stage play The Man Who Came to Dinner and its 1942 film adaptation. His distinctive white beard was his trademark and he was affectionately known as "The Beard."
Woolley was nominated twice for an Academy Award, for Best Actor in 1943 for The Pied Piper and for Best Supporting Actor in 1945 for Since You Went Away. He won a Best Actor award from the National Board of Review in 1942 for his role in The Pied Piper.
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How old was Monty Woolley?
Monty Woolley was born on and passed away on at the age of 74.
What movies or shows has Monty Woolley been in?
Monty Woolley has 22 credits in our database. Notable titles include Kismet (1955), As Young as You Feel (1951), Miss Tatlock's Millions (1948), Night and Day (1946), Molly and Me (1945).
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