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Walter Brennan

Born on July 25, 1894 in Swampscott, MA
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It had originally been the hope of Walter Brennan (and his family) that he would follow in the footsteps of his father, an engineer; but while still a student, he was bitten by the acting bug and was already at a crossroads when he graduated in 1915. Read Full Biography
Year Award Category Movie Result
1941 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Supporting Actor Sergeant York Nominated
1940 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Supporting Actor The Westerner Won
1938 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Supporting Actor Kentucky Won
1936 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Supporting Actor Come and Get It Won


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