Born in Kansas City, Missouri
Wallace Fitzgerald Beery was born in Kansas City, Missouri.
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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.
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.
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.
Wallace's Birth Chart
Sun Sign
Aries♈︎
Moon Sign
Scorpio♏︎
Dominant Element
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Planetary positions calculated for April 1, 1885
Wallace Fitzgerald Beery was born in Kansas City, Missouri.
Beery left home to join the Ringling Brothers Circus as an assistant elephant trainer.
Beery started his acting career on Broadway.
Beery began his film career in silent movies.
Beery starred alongside Mary Pickford in 'The Little American'.
Beery divorced actress Gloria Swanson.
Beery starred as Bill in 'Min and Bill' opposite Marie Dressler.
Beery won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in 'The Champ'.
Beery played General Director Preysing in 'Grand Hotel'.
Beery's contract with MGM made him the highest-paid film actor in the world.
Beery played Long John Silver in 'Treasure Island'.
Beery starred as Pancho Villa in 'Viva Villa!'
Beery won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival for his role in 'Viva Villa!'
Wallace Beery died in Beverly Hills, California.
Beery was posthumously inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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