Warner Baxter
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South side of the 6200 block of Hollywood Boulevard
Warner Baxter

Warner Baxter

Born March 29, 1889 in Columbus, OH
Died May 7, 1951 of bronchial pneumonia in Beverly Hills, CA

Warner Baxter won the second actor's Oscar in filmdom history for his portrayal of the original "Cisco Kid."

Among his better-known pictures were "The Arizona Kid," "Daddy Long Legs," "42nd Street," "Broadway Bill," and "Under the Pampas Moon." He also starred in a series of crime films as "Dr. Ordway" before his death.

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    Academy Awards

    Year Category Work
    1928 Best Actor In Old Arizona Win
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