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Richard Widmark


Birth name: Richard Weedt Widmark
Birth: 26 December 1914
Died: 24 March 2008
Nationality: American
Hollywood Walk Star: Yes
Richard Widmark

Career / Biography

Richard Widmark started his career in radio before making his name in the film with Kiss Of Death, for which he was nominated for an Oscar. He played various killers and cowboy roles through the 1960's and 70's.

Films

Bear Island (1979)
Swarm (1978)
To The Devil A Daughter (1976)
Murder On The Orient Express (1974)
Way West (1967)
Cheyenne Autumn (1964)
The Long Ships (1964)
How The West Was Won (1962)
Bedford Incident (1965)
Judgement At Nuremberg (1961)
Last Wagon (1956)
Broken Lance (1954)
Destination Gobi (1953)
Don't Bother To Knock (1952)
Yellow Sky (1948)
Kiss Of Death (1947)

Oscars

Nomination - Best Supporting Actor - Kiss Of Death (1947)
Richard Widmark