Lewis Stone
American actor (1879–1953) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the American actor. For the Australian novelist, see Louis Stone. For the American journalist, see Louis T. Stone.
Lewis Shepard Stone (November 15, 1879 – September 12, 1953) was an American film actor. He spent 29 years as a contract player at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and was best known for his portrayal of Judge James Hardy in the studio's popular Andy Hardy film series.[1] He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1929 for his performance as Russian Count Pahlen in The Patriot. Stone was also cast in seven films with Greta Garbo, including in the role of Doctor Otternschlag in the 1932 drama Grand Hotel.
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Born | Lewis Shepard Stone (1879-11-15)November 15, 1879 Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | September 12, 1953(1953-09-12) (aged 73)[1] Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1911–1953 |
Employer | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (1924–1953)[1] |
Spouse(s) |
Margaret Langham (stage name)
(m. 1906; died 1917)Hazel Elizabeth Woof (m. 1930; his death) |
Children | 3[2] |
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