Richard Dix

Richard Dix (born Ernst Carlton Brimmer; July 18, 1893 – 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 appeared in 101 film roles, credited from his first appearance. Plagued by alcoholism, he died at 56, just two years after his film career had ended.

Birth and Death Data: Born Saint Paul (capital of the state of Minnesota, United States; county seat of Ramsey County, Minnesota), Died September 20, 1949 (Los Angeles (seat of Los Angeles County, and largest city in California, United States) )

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1932

Roles Represented in DAHR: speaker

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role	Audio
Victor	BS-73313	10-in.	8/22/1932	Four talks introducing Richard Dix and Mr. Vogel	Fred Erdman	Promotional talk	speaker

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