About Walter Pidgeon
Walter Davis Pidgeon (September 23, 1897 – September 25, 1984) was a Canadian-American actor. A major leading man during the Golden Age of Hollywood, known for his "portrayals of men who prove both sturdy and wise," Pidgeon earned two Academy Award nominations for Best Actor for his roles in Mrs. Miniver (1942) and Madame Curie (1943). Pidgeon also starred in many other notable films such as How Green Was My Valley (1941), The Bad and the Beautiful (1952), Forbidden Planet (1956), Executive Suite (1954), Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1961), Advise & Consent (1962), Funny Girl (1968) and Harry in Your Pocket (1973). Pidgeon also served as the 10th president of the Screen Actors Guild between 1952 and 1957. He received the Guild's Life Achievement Award in 1975 and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960 for his contributions to the film industry. Pidgeon's success created a rift with Janis, causing Pidgeon's dismissal and his move to Hollywood. Pidgeon became a United States citizen on December 24, 1943.
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