Victor McLaglen

Born: 1886-12-09

Birthplace: Stepney, East London, England, UK

Biography

Victor McLaglen was a British-American film actor. He was known as a character actor, particularly in Westerns, and made seven films with John Ford and John Wayne. McLaglen won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1935 for his role in The Informer.

Known For

Around the World in 80 Days
Fort Apache
Rio Grande
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
The Quiet Man
Lady Godiva of Coventry
Captain Fury
The Informer
Prince Valiant
Ex-Champ

Top Movie Credits

Around the World in 80 Days SS Henrietta Helmsman
Fort Apache Sgt. Festus Mulcahy
Rio Grande Sgt. Maj. Timothy Quincannon
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon First Sergeant Quincannon
The Quiet Man Squire 'Red' Will Danaher
Captain Fury Jerry Black aka Blackie
The Informer Gypo Nolan
Ex-Champ Tom 'Gunner' Grey