Gene Lockhart
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Actor
Born
July 18, 1891
in London, Ontario, Canada
Died
March 31, 1957
of coronary thrombosis in St. John's Hospital, CA
A veteran of more than 300 movies, Gene Lockhart made his professional debut at age 6 in his hometown of London, Ontario, Canada as a dancer with the Kilties Band.
Besides his long career as a motion-picture actor, Lockhart sang in concerts and opera, wrote a newspaper column and several popular songs.
He and his wife of 33 years, Kathleen, appeared in many theatrical productions together and were known as one of the theater's ideal couples.
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Academy Awards
| Year | Category | Work | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Best Supporting Actor | Algiers | Nomination |