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Barry Fitzgerald

Barry Fitzgerald

Actor · born 9 March 1888 · Dublin, Ireland

Brother of actor Arthur Shields, with whom he performed in several films, most notably John Ford's The Quiet Man (1952). One of the very few character actors ever to achieve star status.

Fitzgerald was the only player ever nominated for the Academy Award for both Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor in the same year for the same role. The recognition was for Going My Way (1944). After he received this double nomination, the Academy immediately changed their rules to prevent this from happening again, rules which have remained unchanged to this day.

Where to start: Bringing Up Baby (1938).

As actor 46

TV shows 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Barry Fitzgerald movie?

By viewer score, Bringing Up Baby (1938) at 7.5/10.

What are Barry Fitzgerald’s most popular movies?

Bringing Up Baby, The Quiet Man, How Green Was My Valley.

How many movies has Barry Fitzgerald made?

46 films on TMDB, 46 as actor.

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