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Waldo Brian Donlevy (February 9, 1901 – April 6, 1972) was an American actor, who was noted for playing dangerous and tough characters. Usually appearing in supporting roles, among his best-known films are Beau Geste (1939), The Great McGinty (1940) and Wake Island (1942).
Brian Donlevy. Actor: Beau Geste. It seems that Brian Donlevy started out life as colorfully as any character he ever played on the stage or screen. He lied about his age (he was actually 14) in 1916 so he could join the army.
Learn about the life and career of Brian Donlevy, a versatile actor who starred in films such as Beau Geste, The Great McGinty and Barbary Coast. Find out his birth name, military service, marriages, awards and trivia.
Apr 6, 1972 · HOLLYWOOD, April 5 (AP) —Brian Donlevy, who played tough guy roles in motion, pictures during most of his career, died of cancer tonight in the Motion Picture Hospital here. He was 69 years old.
Feb 8, 2022 · Here are 10 things you should know about Brian Donlevy, born on February 9, 1901. He was plenty tough, on screen and off, but he had a touch of the poet to him.
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Brian Donlevy (February 9, 1901 – April 5, 1972) was an Ulster-born American film actor, noted for playing tough guys from the 1930s to the 1960s. He usually appeared in supporting roles. Among his best known films are Beau Geste (1939) and The Great McGinty (1940).
