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Edmund Gwenn

1877 – 1959

About this person

Wikipedia Summary

Edmund Gwenn was an English actor. On film, he is best remembered for his role as Kris Kringle in the Christmas film Miracle on 34th Street (1947), for which he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, the corresponding Golden Globe Award, and a Photoplay Award. He received a second Golden Globe, Photoplay Award, and another Academy Award nomination for the comedy film Mister 880 (1950). He is also remembered for his appearances in four films directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth

September 26, 1877

London

Date of death

September 6, 1959

Woodland Hills

Citizenship

United Kingdom

Occupations & fields

film actorstage actoractor

Awards & honours

Academy Award for Best Supporting Actorstar on Hollywood Walk of FameGolden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion PictureGolden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture