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Hume CronynCanadian actor and screenwriter, husband of actress Jessica Tandy.
Date of Birth: 18.07.1911
Country:  Canada |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Theater and Broadway
- Hollywood Breakthrough
- Notable Film Roles
- Return to the Stage and Later Career
- Notable Awards and Recognition
- Tony Awards
Early Life and Education
Born in London, Ontario, Canada, Hume Cronyn was a gifted artist from a young age. As a drama student at McGill University, he excelled in various arts, including boxing, becoming a member of the Canadian Olympic boxing team in 1930.
Theater and Broadway
Cronyn made his stage debut in Canadian theaters while still a student. Within a decade, he had reached Broadway, where he not only performed but also wrote and directed. His collaboration with actress Jessica Tandy began during this period, and they married in 1942.
Hollywood Breakthrough
Cronyn's Hollywood career took off in 1943 with a notable role in Alfred Hitchcock's "Shadow of a Doubt." He continued to impress in "Lifeboat" (1944) and co-wrote the screenplays for Hitchcock's "Rope" (1948) and "Under Capricorn" (1949).
Notable Film Roles
Throughout the 1940s, Cronyn portrayed a diverse range of characters. His Oscar-nominated role in "The Seventh Cross" (1944) was particularly memorable, along with his performances in "The Postman Always Rings Twice" (1946) and "Brute Force" (1947).
Return to the Stage and Later Career
In 1950, Cronyn left Hollywood to focus on theater, often performing alongside his wife, Jessica Tandy. They collaborated on numerous films and television shows throughout their careers. Cronyn published his autobiography, "A Terrible Liar," in 1992.
Notable Awards and Recognition
Academy AwardsNominated for Best Supporting Actor for "The Seventh Cross" (1944)
Emmy Awards
Won for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Directing for "The Great Adventure" (1963)
Nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries for "The House of Blue Leaves" (1971)
Tony Awards
Nominated for Best Actor in a Play for "The Trip to Bountiful" (1953)Filmography
Select Major Films:
1. Shadow of a Doubt (1943)
2. The Seventh Cross (1944)
3. Lifeboat (1944)
4. The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)
5. Cleopatra (1963)
6. The Sting (1973)
7. Cocoon (1985)
8. Batteries Not Included (1987)
9. The Pelican Brief (1993)
10. Marvin's Room (1996)
11. 12 Angry Men (1997)
