Richard Dix
Richard Dix | |
|---|---|
Dix in 1923 | |
| Born | Ernst Carlton Brimmer July 18, 1893 Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | September 20, 1949 (aged 56) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1914–1947 |
| Spouses | Winifred Coe
(m. 1931; div. 1933)Virginia Webster (m. 1934) |
| Children | 4 |
| Awards | Hollywood Walk of Fame |
Richard Dix (born Ernst Carlton Brimmer; July 18, 1893 – September 20, 1949) was an American motion picture actor who achieved popularity in both silent and sound film. His standard on-screen image was that of the rugged and stalwart hero. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his lead role in the Best Picture-winning epic Cimarron (1931).
Dix appeared in 101 film roles, credited from his first appearance. Plagued by alcoholism, he died at 56, just two years after his film career had ended.