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ACTING . Acting . 72 years (deceased) . Stepney, East London, England, UK

Victor McLaglen_

OSCAR WINNER Stepney, East London, England, UK

"Born — Died "

Born Stepney, East London, England, UK
Birthday
72
Lived
50
Credits
Actor
Known For
1.0
Popularity
43 yrs
Career
Updated Feb 20, 2026

Details

Known For
Actor
Occupations
Boxer, Television actor, Film actor, Actor
Birthday
(Thursday)
Birthplace
Stepney, East London, England, UK
Citizenship
United Kingdom, United States
Languages
English
Children
1 child: Andrew V. McLaglen
Siblings
Sydney Temple Leopold McLaglen, Cyril McLaglen
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Popularity
Tier C -- 11,032 Wikipedia views/month

DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Victor McLaglen is known for acting.
Born in Stepney, East London, England, UK (died at age 72).
2 awards including Academy Award for Best Actor.
Victor McLaglen has 50 credits in our database.

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Filmography (50)

Hollywood Without Make-Up
Hollywood Without Make-Up
1963 / Film
Film
The Abductors
The Abductors
1957 / Film
Film
Lady Godiva of Coventry
Lady Godiva of Coventry
1955 / Film
Film
Bengazi
Bengazi
1955 / Film
Film
City of Shadows
City of Shadows
1955 / Film
Film
Prince Valiant
Prince Valiant
1954 / Film
Film
Fair Wind to Java
Fair Wind to Java
1953 / Film
Film
The Quiet Man
The Quiet Man
1952 / Film
Squire 'Red' Will Danaher
Rio Grande
Rio Grande
1950 / Film
Sgt. Maj. Timothy Quincannon
The Foxes of Harrow
The Foxes of Harrow
1947 / Film
Film

AWARDS (3)

G
Academy Award for Best Actor
1936
WON
G
Academy Awards
Academy Award for Best Actor
1936
WON
B
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
WON

Biography

Victor McLaglen was a British-American film actor. He was known as a character actor, particularly in Westerns, and made seven films with John Ford and John Wayne. McLaglen won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1935 for his role in The Informer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old was Victor McLaglen?
Victor McLaglen was born on and passed away on at the age of 72.
Where was Victor McLaglen born?
Victor McLaglen was born in Stepney, East London, England, UK.
What movies or shows has Victor McLaglen been in?
Victor McLaglen has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Hollywood Without Make-Up (1963), The Abductors (1957), Lady Godiva of Coventry (1955), Bengazi (1955), City of Shadows (1955).
What is Victor McLaglen known for?
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