Broderick Crawford

Born: 1911-12-09

Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

William Broderick Crawford (December 9, 1911 – April 26, 1986) was an American actor. He is best known for his portayal of Willie Stark in the film All the King's Men (1949), which earned him an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. Often cast in tough-guy roles, he later achieved recognition for his starring role as Dan Mathews in the crime television series Highway Patrol (1955–1959).

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Known For

Born Yesterday
Lone Star
Proof of the Man
Whirlpool
Sudden Money
Embassy
The Flame
Night People
All the King's Men
Red Tomahawk

Top Movie Credits

Born Yesterday Harry Brock
Lone Star Thomas Craden
Proof of the Man Detective O'Brien
Whirlpool Guard Outside Paradise Club (uncredited)
Sudden Money Archibald 'Doc' Finney
Embassy Frank Dunniger
The Flame Ernie Hicks
Night People Charles Leatherby
Red Tomahawk Columbus Smith