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William Broderick Crawford (December 9, 1911 – April 26, 1986) was an American actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Willie Stark in the film All the King's Men (1949), which earned him an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
Broderick Crawford's most famous role was as Willie Stark in the film "All the King's Men," for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor.
Broderick Crawford is best remembered for two roles: his Oscar-winning turn as Willie Stark in All the King's Men (1949) and as Chief Dan Mathews on the syndicated TV series Highway Patrol (1955).
- Actor, Producer, Soundtrack
- April 26, 1986
- December 9, 1911
After a string of unsuccessful plays, Crawford went to Hollywood and got a part as the butler in the comedy Woman Chases Man, produced by Samuel Goldwyn. Crawford's theatrical breakthrough came in 1937 when he won the role of the half-witted Lennie in the theatrical adaptation of John Steinbeck's, Of Mice and Men.
Broderick Crawford was an American actor known for his versatile roles in film and television. Born into a family with deep roots in the entertainment industry, he was the son of vaudeville performers Lester Crawford and Helen Broderick.
A biography and filmography of Broderick Crawford, the highly skilled character actor best known for his appearance as the bullying, yet insecure Governor Stark in 'All the King's Men', and also remembered for his starring role as Chief Dan Matthews in the hit television series 'Highway Patrol'.
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., his first film was Woman Chases Man (1937). He was in Beau Geste (1939), a classic starring Gary Cooper. His got an Academy Award and a Golden Globe in 1950 for his role in the 1949 movie Decepción, directed by Robert Rossen.
