Victor McLaglen

citizen. While working on Camelot he became close to Vanessa Redgrave, and in 1969 they had a son, Carlo Gabriel Nero, a screen-writer and director. He had by that stage become a naturalized U.S. He has appeared in almost 150 films and has written, produced and starred in one - Jonathan degli orsi (1993). He died in 1959. Although often typecast in films like Los amigos (1972) or Keoma (1976) he has attempted an impressive range of characters, like Abel in John Huston's epic The Bible (1966) and the gay lieutenant in Querelle (1982). Toward the end of his career, McLaglen made several guest appearances on television, particularly in Western series such as Have Gun, Will Travel and Rawhide. A certain lack of facility with English tended to limit these roles, although he also appeared in other English language films including The Virgin and the Gypsy (1970), Force 10 From Navarone (1978) and Die Hard 2 (1990).

He was especially popular with director John Ford, who frequently included McLaglen in his films. In 1967 he appeared in his first English language film, Camelot as Lancelot. He was nominated again, this time for Best Supporting Actor, for his role opposite John Wayne in The Quiet Man (1952). In 1966 from Django he went on to appear in eight more films released that year including Texas, Addio and Tempo di Massacro. The highlight of his career was an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in The Informer (1935), based on a novel by Liam O'Flaherty. His first film role was a small part in La Ragazza in Prestito (1964), he had his first lead role in Sergio Corbucci's Django (1966) a Spaghetti Western and one of his most well-known films. He became a popular character actor, with a particular knack for playing drunks. He studied briefly at the Facoltà di Economia e Commercio before leaving to study at the Piccolo Teatro di Milano.

McLaglen's career took a turn in the 1920s, when he moved to Hollywood. He was born Franco Spartanero in San Prospero and grew up in Bedonia and Milan. After the war, he began taking roles in British silent films. Franco Nero (November 23, 1941) is an Italian actor. He also continued boxing, and was named Heavyweight Champ of the British Army in 1918. He returned to England in 1913 and served with the Royal Irish Fusiliers during World War I.

Between bouts, he toured with a circus, which offered $25 to anyone who could go three rounds with him. Four years later, he moved to Canada, where he earned a living as a wrestler and heavyweight boxer, with several notable wins in the ring. One of his most famous fights was against Heavyweight Champion Jack Johnson, who defeated him in six rounds. He left home at fourteen to join the army and fought in the Boer War. His father, a bishop, moved the family to South Africa when McLaglen was a child.

McLaglen was born in England. Victor McLaglen (1883-1959) was a boxer and actor. Sea Fury (1958). Around the World in 80 Days (1956).

Lady Godiva (1955). Trouble in the Glen (1954). Prince Valiant (1954). The Quiet Man (1952) - Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.

Rio Grande (1950). She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949). Fort Apache (1948). Calendar Girl (1947).

Whistle Stop (1946). Forever and a Day (1943). South of Pago Pago (1940). Let Freedom Ring (1939).

Gunga Din (1939). Devil's Party (1938). Wee Willie Winkie (1937). Klondike Annie (1936).

The Informer (1935) - Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Murder at the Vanities (1934). The Lost Patrol (1934). Laughing at Life (1933).

Dishonored (1931). Hangman's House (1928). What Price Glory? (1926).