Birthname: Richard Weedt Widmark
| Sign | Capricorn |
| Born | Dec 26, 1914 Sunrise Township, MN |
| Died | Mar 24, 2008 Roxbury, CT |
| Age | Died at 93 |
| Final Resting PlaceRoxbury Center Cemetery | |
Richard Widmark | |
| Job | Actor |
| Years active | 1938-2001 |
| Top Roles | Tommy Udo, Col. Tad Lawson, Jed Towers, Johnny Gannon, Capt. Adam Jones |
| Top Genres | Drama, Western, Adventure, Action, Romance, Crime |
| Top Topics | World War II, Aviation, Korean War |
| Top Collaborators | Willis Bouchey, John Ford (Director), Karl Malden, Samuel G. Engel (Producer) |
| Shares birthday with | Vladimir Sokoloff, Elisha Cook Jr., Alan King see more.. |
Richard Widmark Overview:
Legendary actor, Richard Widmark, was born Richard Weedt Widmark on Dec 26, 1914 in Sunrise Township, MN. Widmark died at the age of 93 on Mar 24, 2008 in Roxbury, CT and was laid to rest in Roxbury Center Cemetery in Roxbury, Litchfield County, CT.
HONORS and AWARDS:
.Although Widmark was nominated for one Oscar, he never won a competitive Academy Award.
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Film name | Role | Result |
| 1947 | Best Supporting Actor | Kiss of Death (1947) | Tommy Udo | Nominated |
He was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures. Richard Widmark's handprints and footprints were 'set in stone' at Grauman's Chinese Theater during imprint ceremony #85 on Apr 24, 1949. In addition, Widmark was inducted into the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum .
Richard Widmark BlogHub Articles:
Gregory Peck, Anne Baxter, and Richard Widmark star in the western classic "Yellow Sky"
By Stephen Reginald on Oct 16, 2022 From Classic Movie ManGregory Peck, Anne Baxter, and Richard Widmark star in the western classic "Yellow Sky" Yellow Sky (1948) is a western directed by William A. Wellman that stars Gregory Peck, Anne Baxter, and Richard Widmark.Anne Baxter confronts Gregory Peck in Yellow SkyThe plot centers on Peck and his band o... Read full article
Noir Nook: Spring Trivia ? Joan Bennett, Robert Mitchum, Ann Blyth, Robert Ryan, Jean Hagen, and Richard Widmark
By Karen Burroughs Hannsberry on May 12, 2022 From Classic Movie Hub BlogSpring Trivia ? Joan Bennett, Robert Mitchum, Ann Blyth, Robert Ryan, Jean Hagen, and Richard Widmark There aren?t many things I love in life more than classic movie trivia. In celebration of spring, this month?s Noir Nook is serving up some trivial tidbits on some of my favorite noir actors an... Read full article
Richard Widmark, Jean Peters and Thelma Ritter in "Pickup on South Street"
By Stephen Reginald on May 10, 2022 From Classic Movie ManRichard Widmark, Jean Peters and Thelma Ritter in "Pickup on South Street" Pickup on South Street (1953) is a film noir set against Cold War intrigue, directed by Samuel Fuller and starring Richard Widmark, Jean Peters, and Thelma Ritter. The supporting cast included Richard Kiley and Milburn S... Read full article
Widmark, Darnell, and Poitier wonder if there is "No Way Out"
By Stephen Reginald on Jan 11, 2022 From Classic Movie ManWidmark, Darnell, and Poitier wonder if there is "No Way Out" No Way Out (1950) is an American film noir directed by Joseph Mankiewicz and starring Richard Widmark, Linda Darnell, Stephen McNally, and in his film debut, Sidney Poitier. The movie was produced by Darryl F. Zanuck with music by Al... Read full article
Kiss of Death starring Victor Mature, Brian Donlevy, Coleen Gray, and Richard Widmark in his screen debut
By Stephen Reginald on Jul 21, 2020 From Classic Movie ManKiss of Death starring Victor Mature, Brian Donlevy, Coleen Gray, and Richard Widmark in his screen debut Kiss of Death (1947) is a film noir directed by Henry Hathaway and starring Victor Mature, Brian Donlevy, and Coleen Gray. It marked the screen debut of Richard Widmark; he earned a Best Su... Read full article
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Richard Widmark Quotes:
Jim Bonniwell: What's on your mind?
Jim Slater: I've spent six months looking for a killer. What do you do when he turns out to be your father?
Jim Bonniwell: Killer? Aren't you a little careless with your words, son? Yes, I kill when I have to. But I've never killed a man who wasn't trying to kill me. And that goes for the Sheriff in spite of his badge.
Dr. O'Carberry: [quote] The whole truth of the matter is that you let this become a test of wills between you and the Cheyenne. You have made it your own personal fight!
Capt. Oskar Wessels: You are a liar! You lie! Nothing I have done is personal. I am a soldier. I was a soldier in Prussia and I am a soldier here! All my life I have given and taken orders! What would this world be without orders? Anarchy! Chaos! I will not let that start here. And you... You... I will not let you spread these lies!
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