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Wallace Beery

Oscar Winners

23,390

days lived

64

age at death

Born
April 1, 1885
Died
April 15, 1949 (aged 64)
Zodiac
♈︎Aries·rooster 🐓
Updated Jan 2026

About

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Before Fame

Before becoming a famous actor, Wallace Beery worked as an assistant elephant trainer for the Ringling Brothers Circus and began his acting career on Broadway.

Trivia

Beery appeared in approximately 250 films during his career. He was known for his gruff voice and imposing physical presence. His contract with MGM stipulated he be paid $1 more than any other contract player.

Family Life

Wallace Beery was the brother of actor Noah Beery and the uncle of actor Noah Beery Jr. He was married and divorced twice, including a brief marriage to actress Gloria Swanson.

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Sun Sign

Aries♈︎

Moon Sign

Scorpio♏︎

Dominant Element

Fire

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Planetary positions calculated for April 1, 1885

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Born in Kansas City, Missouri

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Joined the Ringling Brothers Circus

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Starred in 'The Little American'

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Divorced Gloria Swanson

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Starred in 'Min and Bill'

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Won Academy Award for Best Actor

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Beery won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in 'The Champ'.

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Starred in 'Grand Hotel'

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Became highest-paid actor

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Starred in 'Treasure Island'

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Starred in 'Viva Villa!'

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Beery starred as Pancho Villa in 'Viva Villa!'

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Won Volpi Cup for Best Actor

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Inducted into Hollywood Walk of Fame

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