Over the course of his career, Brennan garnered critical acclaim and recognition for his work, becoming a beloved figure in the film industry. He passed away on September 21, 1974, leaving behind a legacy characterized by his remarkable contributions to cinema and his influence on subsequent generations of actors.
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Walter Brennan
Awards & Nominations
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Complete Award Details 4 Major
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor Sergeant York | |
| 1941 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor The Westerner | |
| 1939 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor Kentucky | |
| 1937 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor Come and Get It | |
| - | star on Hollywood Walk of Fame |
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 1941 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor The Westerner |
| 1939 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor Kentucky |
| 1937 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor Come and Get It |
| - | star on Hollywood Walk of Fame |
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 1942 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor Sergeant York |
| Year | Festival | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | Oscars | Best Supporting Actor | Sergeant York | Nominated |
| 1941 | Oscars | Best Supporting Actor | The Westerner | Winner |
| 1939 | Oscars | Best Supporting Actor | The Lady's from Kentucky | Winner |
| 1937 | Oscars | Best Supporting Actor | Come and Get It | Winner |
| Year | Festival | Award | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | Oscars | Best Supporting Actor | The Westerner |
| 1939 | Oscars | Best Supporting Actor | The Lady's from Kentucky |
| 1937 | Oscars | Best Supporting Actor | Come and Get It |
| Year | Festival | Award | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | Oscars | Best Supporting Actor | Sergeant York |
About Walter Brennan
Walter Brennan was born on 25 July 1894 in Lynn, Massachusetts, USA. Walter Brennan passed away on 21 September 1974 at the age of 80. Winner of Oscar. We have 7 films with Walter Brennan available. Among Walter Brennan's most popular films: Rio Bravo, Bride of Frankenstein, How the West Was Won, The Pride of the Yankees, Sergeant York.
Over the course of his career, Brennan garnered critical acclaim and recognition for his work, becoming a beloved figure in the film industry. He passed away on September 21, 1974, leaving behind a legacy characterized by his remarkable contributions to cinema and his influence on subsequent generations of actors.
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Walter Brennan has 7 films released between 1935 and 1962.