Richard Dix
American actor (1893–1949) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the American actor. For the English footballer, see Richard Dix (footballer).
Richard Dix (born Ernst Carlton Brimmer;[1] July 18, 1893 – September 20, 1949) was an American motion picture actor who achieved popularity in both silent and sound film.[2] His standard on-screen image was that of the rugged and stalwart hero. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his lead role in the Best Picture-winning epic Cimarron (1931).[3]
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Born | Ernst Carlton Brimmer (1893-07-18)July 18, 1893 Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
Died | September 20, 1949(1949-09-20) (aged 56) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1914–1947 |
Spouses | Winifred Coe
(m. 1931; div. 1933)Virginia Webster (m. 1934) |
Children | 4 |
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Dix appeared in 101 film roles, credited from his first appearance. Plagued by alcoholism, he died at 56, just two years after his film career had ended.