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About Donald Crisp
English actor and filmmaker Donald Crisp is well recognized for his contributions to screen productions from the late 1900s to the 1960s. He appeared in films such as 'The Battle", "The Musketeers of Pig Alley", and "The Primal Call". He directed a number of well-received productions, including "Johnny Get Your Gun", "Too Much John", and "Tell Your Children".
Family
He was the last child of his parents Elizabeth and James Crisp.
Acting and Filmmaking Career
Crisp sang in the Grand Opera in New York for a year and became a stage director the next year. Between 1908 and 1930, he directed lots of films and also made appearances in more than ninety silent films.
“The Birth of a Nation” and Other Works
In 1915, he was cast as General Ulysses S. Grant in the film "The Birth of a Nation", directed by D.W Griffith. The film, which now evokes a lot of controversy, starred Lillian Gish, Henry B. Walthall and Mae Marsh.
He later worked extensively with Griffith as an assistant director. His first directed film was "Little Country Mouse" which was produced in 1914. In later years, he directed several films such as "The Navigator", and "Don Q, Son of Zorro". The director eventually left directing and went back to full-time acting.
Awards
In 1942, he bagged the Academy Award for "Best Supporting Actor" for his role in 'How Green Was My Valley".
Crisp won the "Best Supporting Actor" Award in 1942 for his role in "How Green Was My Valley".
Trivia
His last directional film was "The Runaway Bride" released in 1930. The film starred Mary Astor, Lloyd Hughes, and Paul Hurst.
Donald Crisp worked in the army intelligence unit during the First World War and served in the United States Army Reserve during the Second World War, rising to become a colonel.
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F.A.Q. about Donald Crisp
When is his birthday?
Donald Crisp's birthday is on July 27, 1882.
In how many days is his birthday?
Donald Crisp's birthday is in 115 days
How old was Donald Crisp when he died?
He was 91 years old.
When did he die?
He died in May 25, 1974.
How old would he be today?
Donald Crisp would be 142 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Donald Crisp from?
He was born in Bow, London, England, UK.