Richard Dix (born Ernst Carlton Brimmer; July 18, 1893 â€" September
20, 1949) was an American motion picture actor who achieved popularity
in both silent and sound film. His standard on-screen image was that
of the rugged and stalwart hero. He was nominated for the Academy
Award for Best Actor for his lead role in the Best Picture-winning
epic Cimarron (1931).Dix was born on July 18, 1893, in Saint Paul,
Minnesota.He was educated there, and, at the desire of his father,
studied to be a surgeon. His obvious acting talent in his school
dramatic club led him to leading roles in most of the school plays. At
6' and 180 pounds, Dix excelled in sports, especially football and
baseball. After a year at the University of Minnesota, he took a
position at a bank, spending his evenings training for the stage. His
professional start was with a local stock company, and this led to
similar work in New York City. The death of his father left him with a
mother and sister to support. He went to Los Angeles and became
leading man for the Morosco Stock Company. His success there earned
him a contract with Paramount Pictures.
20, 1949) was an American motion picture actor who achieved popularity
in both silent and sound film. His standard on-screen image was that
of the rugged and stalwart hero. He was nominated for the Academy
Award for Best Actor for his lead role in the Best Picture-winning
epic Cimarron (1931).Dix was born on July 18, 1893, in Saint Paul,
Minnesota.He was educated there, and, at the desire of his father,
studied to be a surgeon. His obvious acting talent in his school
dramatic club led him to leading roles in most of the school plays. At
6' and 180 pounds, Dix excelled in sports, especially football and
baseball. After a year at the University of Minnesota, he took a
position at a bank, spending his evenings training for the stage. His
professional start was with a local stock company, and this led to
similar work in New York City. The death of his father left him with a
mother and sister to support. He went to Los Angeles and became
leading man for the Morosco Stock Company. His success there earned
him a contract with Paramount Pictures.
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