Born on December 11, 1883 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England.
Victor McLaglen passed away on November 7,1959 in Newport
Beach, California from a heart attack.
Victor was the son of the Right Reverend Andrew McLaglen,
a Protestant clergyman who was at one time Bishop of Claremont
in South Africa.
McLaglen has a family of actors, his brothers Clifford McLaglen,
Cyril McLaglen, Kenneth McLaglen, Arthur McLaglen, Leopold
McLaglen. Grandfather of Mary McLaglen and Father-in-law of
actress Veda Ann Borg. He is the father of film director Andrew
V. McLaglen.
Victor directed his pugnacious nature into professional prize
fighting. He toured in circuses, vaudeville shows, and Wild
West shows, often as a fighter challenging all comers. Also
fought heavyweight champion 'Jack Johnson'
After the war, he attempted to resume a boxing career, but
was given a substantial acting role in THE CALL OF THE ROAD
(1920).
British actor who was in many British silent films,
prior to Hollywood.
Victor McLaglen was over 50 before he became a bankable actor
in films like "The Lost Patrol" and "The Informer."
In 1935 McLaglen won the Best Actor Oscar for his performance
in THE INFORMER. Then in 1952, THE QUIET MAN won Victor McLaglen
another Oscar nomination, the first time a Best Actor winner
had been nominated subsequently in the Supporting category.
Victor McLaglen's other notable credits include...
Victor McLaglen, Award Winner - MovieActors.com
