Family members linked to this person will appear here. 1908, Kankakee, Illinois, United States Of America. At the end, Macmurray inadvertently comes across a man beating his horse, and Macmurray comes to the horse's rescue. Active - 1929 - 1986 | Born - Aug 30, 1908 in Kankakee, IL | Died - Nov 5, 1991 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA | Genres - Comedy, Drama, Romance, Action, Western | Height: 6' 2". Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Starring: Fred MacMurray , Vera Miles , Lillian Gish , et al. Fred Astaire, Marlon Brando, Gary Cooper, Errol Flynn, Cary Grant, Bob Hope, Peter Lawford, Gregory Peck, George Raft, John Wayne and Richard Widmark. | Some have been given special deferments and choice assignments and, even when taken, often have been allowed extra months to finish pictures before having to report for active duty. Follow Me, Boys! He registered for the draft in Greensburg, Pennsylvania in 1948 at age 20, where he was classified 1-A (available for military service). [4], In the 1930s, MacMurray worked with film directors Billy Wilder and Preston Sturges, and actors Barbara Stanwyck, Henry Fonda, Humphrey Bogart, Marlene Dietrich, and in seven films, Claudette Colbert, beginning with The Gilded Lily. Using his star-power clout, MacMurray had a provision in his My Three Sons contract that all of his scenes on that series were to be shot in two separate month-long production blocks and filmed first. enlisted and came home with medals. a deadly amoebic blood disease entertaining troops in North Africa Kirk Douglas Paul Newman Lee Marvin Tony Martin all enlisted ..Errol Flynn had heart disease tried to enlist. Drama about the strong bond between a cowpoke and a wild bronco set during the 1940s. Eventually becoming a Brigadier General while in post war reserve status, but was hindered from getting it earlier by a like Marshall had on him. He was an actor, consistently recognized by appearances in more than 100 TV series and film titles, including "Double Indemnity" (1944) and "My Three Sons" (1960-1972). "[11] Richard L. Coe of The Washington Post stated, "'Follow Me, Boys' follows the formula, yet you will find it touching and heartening. They were employed to lead the rubes into the meat grinder. It almost seems as if Smoky is too. It was made in 1946, but I think it was released in 1951, my birth year. Kate MacMurray, daughter of Haver and Fred now lives in a cabin built by Fred on the property. These actors attempted to serve but were turned down because of medical conditions . Fred Martin "Fred" MacMurray was born in Kankakee, Illinois, USA, on 30 August 1908, and died in Santa Monica, California, USA, on 5 November 1991. In another turn in the "not so nice" category, MacMurray played the cynical, duplicitous Lieutenant Thomas Keefer in Dmytryk's film The Caine Mutiny. IF they had REALLY wished to enlist most could have. ", "Strengthen the Dwelling", "I'll Always Be Irish", "When a Man Has a Daughter/What's Wrong With That" (reprise), "It Won't Be Long 'Til Christmas", "I Believe in this Country", "Bella Figlia Dell'Amore"- from "Rigoletto", uncredited), ("Follow Me, Boys! Finally, he died of pneumonia at the age of 83 in November 1991. Charles Tranberg. His daughter Kate MacMurray is now steward of the "MacMurray Ranch" formerly owned by her father. He did another stellar turn in the "not so nice" category, playing the cynical, spineless "Lieutenant Thomas Keefer" in the 1954 production of The Caine Mutiny (1954), directed by Edward Dmytryk. I think the He-men in the movies belong in the Army, Marine, Navy or Air Corps. Fred MacMurray has featured in all more than 100 films, and he was the highest paid actor. Later he overcame it and learned the piano, guitar and saxophone, which he played in his high school band. At Carroll College (now Carroll University), he played a variety of local bands and nightclubs. Frederick Martin MacMurray was born to the couple Maleta (nee Martin) and Frederick MacMurray, Sr. Lem notices Vida crosses off the YMCA and the 4-H from her list of three possible organizations to keep the town's boys off the streets, leaving only the Boy Scouts, and he decides to suggest and volunteer to become Scoutmaster of the newly formed Troop 1. He was also widely known one of the most -- to be polite -- frugal actors in the business. Movie roles thinned in the 1950s but included 'Never a Dull Moment' (1950), 'Pushover' (1954), 'The Rains of Ranchipur' (1955), 'Gun for a Coward' (1957) and the initial foray with Walt Disney Studios, 'The Shaggy Dog' (1959). As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. In thinking, approach, technique and every other way it could pass for a revival of the dear dead days beyond recall, and I sat there unbelieving that this many cliches could not only have been remembered but actually presented as something new. In 1930, he played saxophone in the Gus Arnheim and his Coconut Grove Orchestra when Bing Crosby was the lead vocalist and Russ Columbo was in the violin section. The sitcom remained on the air for 12 seasons (switching to CBS in 1965) and his hard-won contract required him to work only 65 days per season. At the same time, Henry Fonda signed up as a seaman with the Navy, and the movement of star enlistments began in earnest. His father's sister was vaudeville performer and actress Fay Holderness. Fred MacMurray was a chain-smoker and this caused throat cancer in him in 1970. $6.50. We have set your language to It must be at least 35 years since I've seen it. The stars have sensed this growing resentment, rubbed to a rawer edge by the actions of those few who pulled strings to get commissions in behind the lines jobs as Army, Navy and Marine press agents, intelligence officers and specialists, this latter covering a multitude of assignments such as Tony Martins job of running a theater. Fred MacMurray attended the school in Quincy, Illinois. The series moved without a hitch to CBS in the fall of 1965 in color after ABC, then still an also-ran network with its eyes peeled on the bottom line, refused to increase the budget required for color production (color became a U.S. industry standard in the 1968 season). Fred lost his wife, Lamont on June 22, 1953, due to cancer. Looking back over the years, which they say is a privilege afforded us octogenarians, I have some wonderful memories and people have asked me, 'Why don't you write a book like everyone else is doing?'. During 1959-1973, MacMurray appeared in . Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. He appeared in 87 films over a career than spanned 49 years. Fred also had blood cancer for more than ten years. Fred MacMurray Written on 24 August 2019. Near the end of his acting career, he was a spokesperson for Greyhound Bus Lines in the 1970s. [2010]. MacMurray, como vocalista de destaque, gravou em 1930 com a Orquestra de Gus Arnheim em "Tudo o que eu quero apenas uma garota" no selo Victor.. Antes de ir para Hollywood tentar a carreira como ator ele foi msico e tocava saxofone em uma orquestra. Some time later, Lem becomes an all-around natural leader with the Scout troop, even putting a plan to become a lawyer aside as he helps the town's boys mature into men. Duane Chase, who played "Kurt" in The Sound of Music (1965), appears uncredited as one of the Boy Scouts. Months passed with the stars still among those present and the public began to ask why. Fred Eggert. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. His father had Scottish ancestry and his mother's family was German. A featured vocalist, MacMurray recorded with the Gus Arnheim Orchestra on "All I Want Is Just One Girl" on the Victor label in 1930,[3] and with George Olsen on "I'm In The Market For You" and "After a Million Dreams". Now that you know, have fun looking around! Failed to delete memorial. He acquired properties in the Russian River Valley in Northern California. The personalities of the fabulous films are on the spot in the matter of serving their country. God was sad on this date in 1991 when Fred MacMurray died of pneumonia in Santa Monica, CA. He co-starred with Katharine Hepburn in Alice Adams, with Joan Crawford in Above Suspicion, and with Carole Lombard in four productions: Hands Across the Table, The Princess Comes Across, Swing High, Swing Low and True Confession. All of these He-men in the movies realize that right now is the time to get into the service. It is useless to deny that motion picture stars have been getting the best of it (as to immunity from draft). Oops, we were unable to send the email. Stars: Fred MacMurray, Claire Trevor, Raymond BurrDirector: William A. SeiterTwo Americans embroiled in a drug-smuggling ring run by a drug czar, each suspec. [14] When the film first came to video in the United States in 1984,[15] it ran 120 minutes. He tried to get join the military during World War II but was rejected due to a fluctuated ear. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. A 1936 entry in the Columbia Pictures "Screen Snapshots" series showed him assembling an ornate gun holster, which he had also decoratively engraved. MacMurray College, 1986; Bowling Green State University, 1987 destination ZIP Code and time of acceptance and will depend on shipping service selected and receipt of cleared payment. LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Fred MacMurray, who played the wise, pipe-smoking father on television's My Three Sons and starred in dozens of films including The Absent- Minded Professor, died Tuesday of pneumonia. Please reset your password. Wives, sisters, parents and sweethearts of drafted men who had little worldly goods to fight for wondered why their loved ones should face danger and death while the men to whom America had given so very much remained behind. Fred MacMurray. Born August 30, 1908, in Kankakee, IL, MacMurray, the son of a concert violinist, was educated at a military academy and later studied at the Chicago Art Institute. Rogers, the sniper that never was, here. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Fred MacMurray I found on Findagrave.com. Two years . Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Fred arrived in Hollywood in 1934 and within a year he was one of the top leading men in the movie industry. After purchasing Louisiana from France, the USA sends surveyors Lewis and Clark, assisted by a Shoshone guide, to chart the new territory. Fred MacMurray was a 26-year-old, square-jawed guy from Beaver Dam, Wis., when he became a Hollywood star, signing a contract with Paramount Pictures in 1934. 53 ratings7 reviews. He was a staunch supporter of the Republican Party who joined. He. Fredrick Martin MacMurray Wiki Biography. It is one of the few films featuring the Boy Scouts of America and is Disney's paean to the Boy Scouts. Actor. Some who might better have gone into service but who took advantage of technicalities to stay out have welcomed the cloak of censorship Hollywood flung over itself. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. He has done more than 100 films and television series in his career. Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Lip service. Whitey, who became a captain in the army, returns to Hickory to introduce Lem and Vida to his wife, Nora, an army nurse. When MacMurray was five years old, the family moved to Beaver Dam in Wisconsin, his parents' birth state. . PS: If you liked this article, please share it! Directed by: Norman Tokar The Absent-Minded Professor 1961 | G | CC 4.7 (802) Prime Video From $399 to rent From $17.99 to buy Starring: Nancy Olson , Tommy Kirk , Fred MacMurray and Kennan Wynn Directed by: Robert Stevenson Charley And The Angel 1973 | G | CC 4.5 (196) Prime Video Required fields are marked *. Over the years, Fred MacMurray told interviewers he was "a personality, not an actor." Billy Wilder, who directed Fred in such films as Double Indemnity with Barbara Stanwyck and The Apartment with Shirley MacLaine, called him "everybody's nice fellow." "Fred MacMurray," Wilder said, "gives people the feeling that he's kind to dogs, children, mothers and widows." Try again. (total playtime 49 hours, 47 min) available in the following formats: 3 MP3 CDs. He was the leading actor or one of the leads in films through 1973 when Walt Disney Studios released his final . This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Material on this site is provided for purposes of education, criticism, commentary, cultural reporting, entertainment, historical reference, and news reporting/analysis. Fred started out as a musician, playing saxophone in the Coconut Grove Orchestra. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Was in consideration for the role of Joe Gillis in, Initially turned down his most famous movie role in, Profiled in "American Classic Screen Interviews" (Scarecrow Press). The narrator stated that he also knew how to make saddles. Cancer relapsed in 1987. In 1987 was the first person to be named a Disney Legend. Frederick Martin "Fred" MacMurray, fdd 30 augusti 1908 i Kankakee, Illinois, dd 5 november 1991 i Santa Monica, Kalifornien, var en amerikansk skdespelare . Born in Kankakee, Illinois, his family moved to Beaver Dam, Wisconsin by the time he started school. Signed a contract with Paramount Pictures in 1934. It's raining, the horse is harnessed to a cart on the city street, Macmurray suddenly realizes it's Smoky. is a 1966 American drama film produced by Walt Disney Productions. Actor Fred MacMurray (1908-1991) was equally adept in comedies, dramas and musicals. Fred MacMurray. List of the best Fred MacMurray movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. In 1961 he took his family to Disneyland, and a woman came up to him and asked, "Are you Fred MacMurray?". He featured in films like The Gilded Lily (1935), Alice Adams (1935), Above Suspicion (1943), Hands Across the Table (1935), The Princess Comes Across (1936), Swing High, Swing Low (1937) and True Confession (1937). document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Interred at Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, CA, in the Mausoleum, D1, Room 7. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. MacMurray was a businessman who became the fourth-highest-paid citizen in the United States. 1970s: He was most often seen doing commercials for a video teaching "Chisenbop," a Korean method of doing math on your fingers. During Maleta's pregnancy, she and Frederick Sr. both traveled to Kankakee, IL, where Frederick Jr. was born. errol flynn and john wayne to name just 2, it is an insult to all men & women who did serve in the forces in wrtime when this happened,they should not have been given the leading rolls in these movies, they benefited from other peoples misery. With Fred MacMurray, Anne Baxter, Burl Ives, Bruce Cabot. Frederick Martin MacMurray was born on August 30, 1908, in Kankakee, Illinois, the son of Maleta (ne Martin) and concert violinist Frederick Talmadge MacMurray, both natives of Wisconsin. was the first of ten Disney films in which Russell appeared over the next ten years. [8], Bosley Crowther of The New York Times panned the film as "such a clutter of sentimental blubberings about the brotherhood of the Boy Scouts and indiscriminate ladling of cornball folksy comedy that it taxes the loyalty and patience of even a one-time ardent member of the Beaver Patrol What is most painful and embarrassing is the picture this film gives of the American small town as a haven for television-type comedians having themselves a fine time with a routine of rancid clichs. Quite the high school athlete. The Far Horizons: Directed by Rudolph Mat. This freed him to pursue his film work, family, ranch, and his principal hobby, golf.Politically very conservative, MacMurray was a staunch supporter of the Republican Party; he joined his old friend Bob Hope and James Stewart in campaigning for Richard Nixon in 1968. There is, of course, no law against a man with a family volunteering. [1] They relocated within the state to Beaver Dam, his mother's birthplace. Please try again later. Born in Kankakee, Illinois, his family moved to Beaver Dam, Wisconsin by the time he started school. He appeared in more than one hundred films and a successful television series, in a career that spanned nearly a half-century. Jimmy Stewart, Robert Montgomery, Doug Fairbanks, Wayne Morris, Ronald Reagan, Bill Holden, Jeffrey Lynn, Gene Raymond, Burgess Meredith, Tim Holt and one or two others were notable exceptions an amazingly low percentage in view of the statements regarding those supposed to be on the verge of going. Fred MacMurray. [5], In 1939, artist C. C. Beck used MacMurray as the initial model for the superhero character who became Fawcett Comics' Captain Marvel. [2] Follow Me, Boys! It is deeply rooted in Sonoma County, there Fred embraced the rancher's lifestyle, raising prize-winning cattle and farming crops here for decades, while his children rode horses through the hills. To use this feature, use a newer browser. A military surgeon teams with a ranking Navy flyer to develop a high-altitude suit which will protect pilots from blacking out when they go into a steep dive. Beck used MacMurray as the initial model for a superhero character who would become Fawcett Comics' Captain Marvel in 1939.The 1940s gave him his chance to shine. Comeou no cinema fazendo comdias romnticas mas depois participou de grandes clssicos dramticos como "Pacto de Sangue" de Billy . All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Fred when he was very young, the family moved to Madison, Wisconsin. Find where to watch Fred MacMurray's latest movies and tv shows He earned a full scholarship to Carroll College in Waukesha, Wisconsin,. The 2004 DVD release is the complete 131-minute original theatrical cut. In appreciation for his two decades of service, the entire town gives Lem a surprise celebration on October 2, 1950,[3] with both current and former members of Troop 1 in attendance for the dedication of Hetty's property as Camp Siddons to honor Lem. Fred MacMurray - Frederick Martin Fred MacMurray (August 30, 1908 - November 5, 1991) was an American actor who appeared in more than 100 movies and a successful television series during a career that spanned nearly a half-century, from 1930 to t . Disney Studios then cast him in 'The Absent-Minded Professor' (1961) and its sequel, 'Son of Flubber' (1963). By the turn of the 1940s decade, MacMurray had become one of the highest paid actors in the entertainment industry. Sale Price $81.00 $90.00 FRED MacMURRAY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 298591 Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Fred MacMurray (1560)? Fred MacMurray Collection. Material on this site is provided for education, criticism, commentary, cultural reporting, entertainment, historical reference, and news reporting/analysis. Fearless now asks, in return for this information, obtained from a hundred different confidential sources, that with the evidence before you, you bring in an unprejudiced verdict. MacMurray's house on Halvern had been built in 1939 for. Try again later. Search above to list available cemeteries. The winery remains in operation today in the capable hands of their daughter, Kate MacMurray. "[10] Philip K. Scheuer of the Los Angeles Times wrote that the film was "like a movie that might have been made 30 years ago. bio je ameriki glumac koji je nastupio u preko sto filmova i uspjenoj TV seriji tokom karijere koja je trajala od 1930-ih do 1970-ih.. MacMurray je najpoznatiji po ulozi u znamenitom film noiru Double Indemnity, gdje mu je partnerica bila Barbara Stanwyck.Kasnije je postao poznat kao Steve Douglas, obudovjeli partrijarh u . He then appeared on Broadway in the 1930 production of 'Three's a Crowd.' In 1930, Lemuel "Lem" Siddons, a saxophonist in a traveling band, dreams of becoming a lawyer. He graduated from Beaver Dam High School where he had made a mark in football, baseball, and basketball earning numerous varsity letters. He canvassed along with James Steward for Richard Nixon in 1968. His mother, Maleta Martin, died in 1965 aged 85. In 1987, he was the first person to be named and honored as a Disney Legend. By what name was Smoky (1946) officially released in India in English? "Dozen Tied With Holly". Robert Scott (God is my Copilot) was also on that mission that was eventually scrubbed. He was under the age of 18 when he enlisted, too. Later in life, MacMurray insisted upon a percentage of gross of the films in which he starred. He spent time in painting, fishing and skeet shooting. Played vaudeville with a stage band called "The California Collegians". June Haver stayed with Fred for 37 years till his death. Appears in four Oscar Best Picture nominees: Bought the Col. George Porter 1,750-acre ranch in 1941. Meanwhile, due to Lem's health, the Scout committee forces Lem to retire as Scoutmaster. Murray and George Olsen duo presented I am In the Market For You and After a Million Dreams.He appeared on Broadway to sing the song Threes a Crowd during 1930-31. His father was a concert violinist, and young Fred initially followed his father steps into the music business. Oct. 1, 2011 12 AM PT. Magazine photograph, b/w, 1x1 1/2, at lower right margin. Pictures were held up because technical men, crew hands and laboratory workers were drafted or had volunteered for service while the ranks of the stars seemingly thinned not at all. In 1988, Fred suffered a stroke on his right side and speech affected. When MacMurray was an infant, his family moved to Madison, Wisconsin, where his father taught music. Fred MacMurray was likely the most underrated actor of his generation. Fred MacMurray was likely the most underrated actor of his generation. Cast: Fred MacMurray, Jeffrey Hunter, Janice Rule, Chill Wills, Dean Stockwell Abner Biberman was an actor who made the leap to directing in the mid-50s and kept busy directing TV through the '60s and early '70s. The gentle sitcom staple remained on the air for 12 seasons (380 episodes). Decidedly, far more imaginative and amusing products have been fashioned by the talent in Walt's workshop."[13]. Was raised in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, where his mother had been born in 1880. He was the first person honored as a Disney Legend in 1987. His career as a major film leading man began in 1935, but his most renowned role was in Billy Wilder 's film noir Double Indemnity. Frederick Martin MacMurray was born in Kankakee, Illinois, to Maleta Martin and Frederick MacMurray. Despite being habitually typecast as a "nice guy", MacMurray often said that his best roles were when he was cast against type by Billy Wilder. [8] In 1941, he purchased land in the Russian River Valley in Northern California and established MacMurray Ranch. Was not the producers' first choice for the role of Steve Douglas on. Fred MacMurray, the personable, unassuming actor who starred in some of the best film comedies of the 1930's and 40's and was later the protagonist in popular Walt Disney fantasies and the . 40+ vintage pinball machines from the 1940s. Impressed by Lem's work, Whitey secretly steals the book, which Lem allows, because he sees his past self reflected in Whitey. Fred was a Republican to the core. Yet, when a star would have responded to this spur of public opinion and joined the fighting forces, he ran head-on into an unyielding wall of pressure. His musical career eventually led him to Broadway. He played the saxophone in numerous local bands. In 1950, Hughes passes away, leaving the store to both Lem and Vida. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. The film was an enormous hit and Uncle Walt green lighted several projects around his middle-aged star. MacMurray was born on August 30, 1908 in Kankakee, Illinois. One of his pre-acting jobs was in a department store selling appliances. Husky film heroes without dependents or physical disabilities have frequented sporting events, nightclubs and social gatherings, apparently without fear of the draft boardwhile their country cousins and city pals were being called from their jobs and their homes by the Army, or were cleaning up their affairs to enlist in the Marines or the Navy. Find out more here. This was the first of seven films he made for the studio from the late 1960s through early 70s. He is separated from him (it's been so long since I've seen it, I'm not sure how). A system error has occurred. Although the majority of his films of the 30's can largely be dismissed as standard fare there are exceptions: he played opposite Claudette Colbert in seven films, beginning with The Gilded Lily (1935). Fred MacMurray was one of the most durable stars in motion picture history. These values remained with fred throughout his life and became a part of the. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. He appeared in more than one hundred films and a successful television series, in a career that spanned nearly a half-century. One of his first jobs in Los Angeles was playing in a pit orchestra for an L.A. theater. As a result of a long battle with leukemia, MacMurray died of pneumonia at the age of eighty-three in Santa Monica on November 5, 1991. Dave Curbow and Mike Bischoff and Jack Backstreet, Other Works The property was sold to Gallo, who cultivated vineyards and the wine produced had the MacMurray Ranch label. The film stars Fred MacMurray, Vera Miles, Lillian Gish, Charles Ruggles and Kurt Russell, and is co-produced by Walt Disney and Winston Hibler, directed by Norman Tokar and written by Louis Pelletier. He stayed in Hollywood, continued making movies and did everything he could to help the war effort. He next worked alongside Bob Hope in the 1933 production of "Roberta" before he signed on with Paramount Pictures in 1934 for the then-standard 7-year contract (the hit show made Bob Hope a star and he was also signed by Paramount). See Fred MacMurray full list of movies and tv shows from their career. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. In 1930, Fred MacMurray participated with an Orchestra group known as Gus Arnheim. He won ten letters for athletics and a scholarship to Carroll College in Wisconsin to play football. Concerned about his work load and time away from his ranch and family, Fred played hardball with his series contract. Fred MacMurray was synonymous with his charming characters, such as the all-American television dad Steve Douglas on My Three Sons. Best remembered by the public for starring as father figures in Walt Disney movies. Julie. He appeared on Broadway in the 1930 hit production of "Three's a Crowd" starring Sydney Greenstreet, Clifton Webb and Libby Holman. 83 old time radio show recordings. He was the leading actor or one of the leads in films through 1973 when Walt Disney Studios released his final starring role in a motion picture, Charley and the Angel. He was born on August 30, 1908, at Kankakee, Illinois. Brian Donlevy served in World War I. Frederick Martin MacMurray, born: August 30, 1908 Kankakee, Illinois, U.S. died: November 5, 1991 (aged 83) Santa Monica, California, U.S. Frederick Martin "Fred" MacMurray (August 30, 1908 - November 5, 1991) was an American actor who appeared in more than 100 movies and a successful television series during a career that spanned nearly a half-century, from 1930 to the 1970s. True, his earliest work is mostly dismissed as pedestrian, but no other actor working in the 1940s and 50s was able to score so supremely whenever cast against type. 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