Walter Pidgeon

WALTER PIDGEON d1984. Canadian-American actor who was a major leading man during the Golden Age of Hollywood known for his "portrayals of men who prove both sturdy and wise. He earned two Academy Award nominations for Best Actor for his roles in Mrs Miniver (1942) and Madame Curie (1943). He also starred in many other notable films including ; 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). He also served as the 10th president of the Screen Actors Guild between 1952-1957. 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