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Spencer Tracy

American actor (1900-1967).

Born April 5th, 1900 in Milwaukee. [ref]

Died June 10th, 1967 at 67 years old in Los Angeles (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Occupations
actor, film actor, stage actor
Wikipedia

Spencer Tracy, a famed Hollywood actor, died on June 10th, 1967 at the age of 67 in Los Angeles, California. He was a powerhouse of talent, winning two Academy Awards for Best Actor and nominated for seven in total. Alongside his lengthy career in film, he was known as a passionate and dedicated actor who brought an unparalleled physicality to his roles. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Spencer S. Tracy started his career as a stage actor before transitioning to Hollywood in 1930. He soon gained the attention of directors for his versatility and his ability to make a character his own. His most iconic roles included John J. Ramatory in Captains Courageous, Father Flanagan in Boys Town, and Henry Drummond in Inherit the Wind. His career and life were cut short by his death in 1967 after a lifetime of full of work and dedication to the craft. Spencer Tracy's impact on film will long be remembered and celebrated both in his native United States and around the world. His life and works will be an inspiration for generations of actors to come.

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