Cornel WildeCornel Wilde (October 13, 1915 – October 16, 1989) was an American actor. Born Cornelius Louis Wilde in New York City, Wilde traveled throughout Europe in his youth, acquiring the ability to speak many languages. He qualified for the United States fencing team prior to the 1936 Summer Olympic Games, but quit the team just prior to the games in order to take a role in the theater. Hired as a fencing teacher by Laurence Olivier for his 1940 Broadway production of Romeo and Juliet, Wilde was given the role of Tybalt in the production. Because of this role, he was noticed by Hollywood. He had several small film roles until he played the role of Frederic Chopin in 1945's A Song to Remember, for which he was nominated for an Academy Award. He spent the rest of the decade appearing in romantic and swashbuckling films, but he also appeared in some significant films noir Leave Her to Heaven (1945), Road House (1948) and Shockproof (1949). Wilde's career entered an interesting creative stretch when in the 1950s he created his own film production company, producing the film noir The Big Combo (1955) and played the lead. He eventually produced, directed and starred in The Naked Prey (1966), in which he played a naked man being tracked by hunters from an African tribe affronted by the behaviour of members of a safari party. His other notable directing efforts include Beach Red (1967) and No Blade of Grass (1970). He married actress Jean Wallace, the former Mrs. Franchot Tone. Cornel Wilde is interred in the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Westwood, California. Wilde has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1635 Vine Street. This page about Cornel Wilde includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Cornel Wilde News stories about Cornel Wilde External links for Cornel Wilde Videos for Cornel Wilde Wikis about Cornel Wilde Discussion Groups about Cornel Wilde Blogs about Cornel Wilde Images of Cornel Wilde |
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Wilde has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1635 Vine Street. Filmography. Cornel Wilde is interred in the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Westwood, California. Archer has two sons, one from each marriage. Franchot Tone. In 1979, she married Terry Jastrow. He married actress Jean Wallace, the former Mrs. Archer married William Davis in 1968, but they later divorced. His other notable directing efforts include Beach Red (1967) and No Blade of Grass (1970). In addition to cinematic releases, she has also played in a number of made-for-TV movies. He eventually produced, directed and starred in The Naked Prey (1966), in which he played a naked man being tracked by hunters from an African tribe affronted by the behaviour of members of a safari party. Probably best remembered for her roles in the movies Fatal Attraction, Patriot Games and Narrow Margin, the last co-starring Gene Hackman, Archer cites her performances in Mojave Moon and Dark Summer as the ones she is currently most proud of. He spent the rest of the decade appearing in romantic and swashbuckling films, but he also appeared in some significant films noir Leave Her to Heaven (1945), Road House (1948) and Shockproof (1949). Wilde's career entered an interesting creative stretch when in the 1950s he created his own film production company, producing the film noir The Big Combo (1955) and played the lead. In 1992, she won another Oscar® for her performance in Patriot Games opposite Harrison Ford. He had several small film roles until he played the role of Frederic Chopin in 1945's A Song to Remember, for which he was nominated for an Academy Award. One of the outstanding films she played in was the 1987 thriller Fatal Attraction, in which she had the part of Michael Douglas' wife. Her interpretation earned her an Academy Award nomination as Best Supporting Actress. Because of this role, he was noticed by Hollywood. Her off-Broadway performance in 1981 helped her finally to get roles in the right movies to become a respected actress. Hired as a fencing teacher by Laurence Olivier for his 1940 Broadway production of Romeo and Juliet, Wilde was given the role of Tybalt in the production. This film and the following she made did not give her the recognition she sought. He qualified for the United States fencing team prior to the 1936 Summer Olympic Games, but quit the team just prior to the games in order to take a role in the theater. She studied theater arts and succeeded in getting a role opposite Jon Voight in the 1970 movie The All-American Boy. Born Cornelius Louis Wilde in New York City, Wilde traveled throughout Europe in his youth, acquiring the ability to speak many languages. Her parents were actors; this influenced her strongly as a child. Cornel Wilde (October 13, 1915 – October 16, 1989) was an American actor. She was born in Los Angeles, California. Anne Archer (born August 25, 1947) is an American movie and TV actress. The Honkers (1972). Cancel My Reservation (1972). The All American Boy (1973). The Log Of The Black Pearl (1975). Trackdown (1976). Lifeguard (1976). Good Guys Wear Black (1978). Paradise Alley (1978). Hero at Large (1980). Raise the Titanic (1980). Green Ice (1981). Waltz Across Texas (1982). The Naked Face (1984). Too Scared to Scream (1985). The Check Is in the Mail (1986). Fatal Attraction (1987). Love at Large (1990). Narrow Margin (1990). Eminent Domain (1991). Patriot Games (1992). Body of Evidence (1993). Short Cuts (1993). Family Prayers (1993). Clear and Present Danger (1994). Mojave Moon (1996). Nico the Unicorn (1998). Dark Summer (1999). Rules of Engagement (2000). The Art of War (2000). The Gray in Between (2002). Uncle Nino (2003). |