Osgood Perkins

Osgood Perkins

Deceased · Born: May 16, 1892 · Died: Sep 21, 1937

Personal Details

BornMay 16, 1892 West Newton, Massachusetts, USA
Relatives
  • James Perkins (Great Grandchild)
  • Elvis Perkins (Grandchild)
  • Beatrix Perkins (Great Grandchild)

Biography

Osgood Perkins, a renowned actor of his time, is often recalled as the esteemed father of the illustrious Anthony Perkins. Throughout his illustrious career, Perkins enjoyed a remarkable tenure on Broadway, where he appeared in a staggering 22 major productions spanning from 1924 to 1936. Notably, the majority of his stage performances were expertly produced by the accomplished Brock Pemberton.

The pinnacle of his theatrical career was undoubtedly his star-studded appearance in the resoundingly successful "The Front Page" as the charismatic Walter Burns at the esteemed Times Square Theatre in 1928. Despite his notable achievements on the Broadway stage, Perkins was relegated to the role of a character actor in Hollywood, a circumstance that has been lamented by many.

Tragically, his life was cut short due to a heart attack at the tender age of 45, a premature demise that has left a lasting impact on the world of entertainment.

Career

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1936
Gold Diggers of 1937
Gold Diggers of 1937 as Morty Wethered
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1935
I Dream Too Much
I Dream Too Much as Paul Darcy
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1934
Kansas City Princess
Kansas City Princess as Marcel Duryea - French Private Eye
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1932
Scarface
Scarface as John 'Johnny' Lovo