Franchot Tone

Franchot Tone

actor, producer, director

Franchot Tone was born on Feb 27, 1905 in USA. Franchot Tone's big-screen debut came with The Wiser Sex directed by Berthold Viertel in 1932, strarring Phil Long. Franchot Tone is known for In Harm's Way directed by Otto Preminger, John Wayne stars as Rock and Kirk Douglas as Eddington. Franchot Tone has got 1 awards and 1 nominations so far. The most recent award Franchot Tone achieved is Walk of Fame. The upcoming new movie Franchot Tone plays is The High Commissioner which will be released on Aug 30, 1968.

President of the Dramatic Club at Cornell University, Franchot Tone gave up the family business for acting, making his Broadway debut in "The Age of Innocence".Tone then went into movies for MGM, making his film debut (at Paramount Pictures) in Le sexe le plus habile (1932). With his theatrical background, Tone became one of the most talented movie actors in Hollywood.

  • Birthday

    Feb 27, 1905
  • Place of Birth

    Niagara Falls, New York, USA

Known For

Awards

1 wins & 1 nominations

Walk of Fame
1960
Motion Picture
Winner - Star on the Walk of Fame

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