Humphrey Bogart
1899 – 1957

Humphrey Bogart

American actor (1899–1957)

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Born
1899-12-25, New York City
Died
1957-01-14
Birthplace state
New York

Biography

Humphrey DeForest Bogart, nicknamed Bogie, was an American actor. His performances in classic Hollywood cinema made him an American cultural icon. In 1999, the American Film Institute selected Bogart as the greatest male star of classic American cinema.

Occupation

Humphrey Bogart is recorded as a film actor, a naval officer, a film producer, a stage actor, a character actor, a military officer, a military personnel, a sailor, a writer, a actor and a screenwriter, born in New York (1899–1957).

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Frequently asked about Humphrey Bogart

Who was Humphrey Bogart?
Humphrey Bogart was American actor (1899–1957), born in New York (1899 – 1957).
When and where was Humphrey Bogart born?
Humphrey Bogart was born on 1899-12-25 in New York City.
When did Humphrey Bogart die?
Humphrey died on 1957-01-14.
What was Humphrey Bogart known for?
Humphrey Bogart is recorded as a film actor, a naval officer, a film producer, a stage actor, a character actor, a military officer, a military personnel, a sailor, a writer, a actor and a screenwriter.
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