Richard Widmark, an American film and stage actor, died on March 24th, 2008 at the age of 93. Widmark was born in Sunrise Township, Minnesota in 1914. A veteran of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II, Widmark initially trained as an accountant in college, but his passion for acting led him to New York City in the 1940s. He made his Broadway debut in Kiss and Tell in 1945. By the mid-1940s, Widmark had established himself as a versatile actor, with exemplary performances in Call Northside 777 (1948), No Way Out (1950), and Panic in the Streets (1950). He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of the charming villain Tommy Udo in the 1948 classic Kiss of Death. Widmark received accolades from the Motion Picture Academy, the British Film Association, and many other organizations and institutions for his body of work. He was also honored by the Motion Picture & Television Fund with a lifetime achievement award in 2004. Widmark starred in a variety of films over the course of his career, including The Friendliest Gun in the West (1970), How the West Was Won (1962), and Cheyenne (1990). He also appeared on television shows such as The Virginian, The Defenders, and McCloud. Widmark is survived by his wife, Susan Blanchard, and two children. He was predeceased by his first wife, Jean Hazlewood. He will be remembered for his unforgettable roles, his commitment to his craft, and his passion for life.