Robert Montgomery
Also known as Henry Montgomery Jr., Henry Montgomery
American actor (1904-1981)
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- Born
- 1806
- Died
- 1854
- Works
- 36
Top works
- Cortes
- Valedictory address delivered before the graduates of Pennsylvania Medical College; session of 1842-3
- Robin Day
- Nick of the woods, or, The altar of revenge!
- Sketch of the life, public services, and character of Major Thomas Stockton, of New Castle, the candidate of the Whig Party for the office of governor of Delaware
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Acting · Fishkill Landing [now Beacon], New York, USA
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Robert Montgomery (born Henry Montgomery Jr.; May 21, 1904 – September 27, 1981) was an American film and television actor, director, and producer. He was also the father of actress Elizabeth Montgomery. Montgomery settled in New York City to try his hand at writing and acting. He established a stage career, and became popular enough to turn down an offer…
Known for
- Jornal Português (1938-1951) — Self (archive footage)2015
- Lusitanian Illusion — Self (archive footage)2010
- 42nd Street: From Book to Screen to Stage — Self (archive footage)2006
- Checking Out: Grand Hotel — Self (archive footage)2004
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Robert Montgomery (/mɒntˈɡʌməri/; born Henry Montgomery Jr.; May 21, 1904 – September 27, 1981) was an American actor, director, and producer. He began his acting career on the stage, but was soon hired by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). Initially assigned roles in comedies, he soon proved he was able to handle dramatic ones, as well. He appeared in a wide variety of roles, such as the weak-willed prisoner Kent in The Big House (1930), the psychotic Danny in Night Must Fall (1937), and Joe, the boxer mistakenly sent to Heaven in Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941). The last two earned him nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actor.
During World War II, he drove ambulances in France until the Dunkirk evacuation. When the United States entered the war on December 8, 1941, he enlisted in the Navy, and was present at the invasion at Normandy. After the war, he returned to Hollywood, where he worked in both films, and later, in television. He was also the father of actress Elizabeth Montgomery.
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