Broderick Crawford

Broderick Crawford

American actor (1911–1986)

William Broderick Crawford was an American actor. Known for his "bulldog face and barking voice", he was initially a character actor often cast tough-guy or slob roles, but gained widespread acclaim for his portrayal of Willie Stark in the 1949 film adaptation of Robert Penn Warren's All the King's Men. His performance earned him both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for Best Actor. He was later known for his starring role as Dan Mathews on the television series Highway Patrol (1955–59).

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 56 films (1937–1978) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 12 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).

Year ▼ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1940 Trail Of The Vigilantes. Allan Dwan 8 reels 16mm B&W Sound
1939 Beau Geste William A. Wellman 112 min 16mm B&W sound
1939 ETERNALLY YOURS Tay Garnett 87 min B&W
1939 ISLAND OF LOST MEN. Paramount Pictures Inc. 7 reels B&W
1939 Slightly Honorable LCA 88 min. 16mm B&W
1937 START CHEERING. Columbia Pictures Corp. 8 reels B&W