Birthname: Thomas Leo McCarey
| Sign | Libra |
| Born | Oct 3, 1896 Los Angeles, CA |
| Died | Jul 5, 1969 Santa Monica, CA |
| Age | Died at 72 |
| Final Resting PlaceHoly Cross Cemetery | |
Leo McCarey | |
| Job | Director, Producer |
| Top Roles | Passerby / Man in Overcoat / Carpet Sweeper, John Jefferson |
| Top Genres | Comedy, Silent Films, Short Films, Drama, Romance, Musical |
| Top Topics | New York, Christmas, Priests, Ministers, Clergy, Nuns |
| Top Collaborators | Oliver Hardy, Charley Chase, Charlie Hall, Harry Bernard |
| Shares birthday with | Julien Duvivier, Ray Stark, Warner Oland see more.. |
Leo McCarey Overview:
Legendary director, Leo McCarey, was born Thomas Leo McCarey on Oct 3, 1896 in Los Angeles, CA. McCarey died at the age of 72 on Jul 5, 1969 in Santa Monica, CA and was laid to rest in Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, CA.
HONORS and AWARDS:
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Leo McCarey was nominated for eight Academy Awards, winning three for Best Director for The Awful Truth and Going My Way in 1937 and 1944 respectively for Best Writing for Going My Way in 1944.
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Film name | Role | Result |
| 1937 | Best Director | The Awful Truth (1937) | N/A | Won |
| 1939 | Best Writing | Love Affair (1939) | N/A | Nominated |
| 1940 | Best Writing | My Favorite Wife (1940) | N/A | Nominated |
| 1944 | Best Director | Going My Way (1944) | N/A | Won |
| 1944 | Best Writing | Going My Way (1944) | N/A | Won |
| 1945 | Best Director | The Bells of St. Mary's (1945) | N/A | Nominated |
| 1952 | Best Writing | My Son John (1952) | N/A | Nominated |
| 1957 | Best Music - Song | An Affair to Remember (1957) | N/A | Nominated |
He was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures.
Leo McCarey BlogHub Articles:
Gary Cooper and Ann Sheridan star in Leo McCarey’s “Good Sam”
By Stephen Reginald on Dec 31, 2024 From Classic Movie ManGary Cooper and Ann Sheridan star in Leo McCarey’s “Good Sam” Good Sam (1948) is an American comedy-drama directed by Leo McCarey and starring Gary Cooper and Ann Sheridan. The supporting cast includes Ray Collins, Edmund Lowe, Louise Beavers, and Ruth Roman. Gary Cooper is S... Read full article
Duck Soup (1933, Leo McCarey)
By Andrew Wickliffe on May 29, 2017 From The Stop ButtonDuck Soup is madness. It?s not divine madness or sublime madness. It?s comedic madness, which is fine, but it?s a tad frantic and a tad distracted. The film opens with Margaret Dumont?s wealthy widow getting Groucho Marx installed as a head of state. Turns out evil Louis Calhern?a neighboring countr... Read full article
Mini Tribute: Leo McCarey at Work
By Annmarie Gatti on Oct 3, 2015 From Classic Movie Hub Blog?Born October 3, 1896 (or 1898?) Director Leo McCarey! In a 41 year film career that spanned 1921-1962, Leo McCarey directed over 100 films, most famously?Duck Soup,?The Awful Truth, Love Affair,?Going My Way, The Bells of St. Mary’s,?and?An Affair To Remember. Not only a director however, McC... Read full article
Make Way for Tomorrow, 1937, Leo McCarey
By Aaron West on Jun 28, 2015 From Criterion BluesJun 28 Posted by aaronwest ?Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother.? Aging is a not a sexy topic for Hollywood. Coming of age stories are different. Dealing with the adversity of adulthood is different. There are plenty of those movies, although not nearly as many that are simply about living life as an e... Read full article
Make Way for Tomorrow, 1937, Leo McCarey
By Aaron West on Jun 28, 2015 From Criterion BluesJun 28 Posted by aaronwest ?Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother.? Aging is a not a sexy topic for Hollywood. Coming of age stories are different. Dealing with the adversity of adulthood is different. There are plenty of those movies, although not nearly as many that are simply about living life as an e... Read full article
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