Last Name Brent #4. Try again later. By the end of his lecture, the two agreed to a divorce, but Brent made sure he had the last word. Failed to remove flower. He also occasionally enjoyed a role off the beaten path, as in Robert Siodmak's memorable Gothic melodrama, "The Spiral Staircase" (1946). (1931), Ex-Bad Boy (1947), My Reputation George Brent Popularity . I suspect thefemale stars liked him because there wasn't a chance in the world he could steal the full like Clark Gable or Cary Grant could. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Capt George Brent II was born in 1641, in Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom as the son of Marianna Peyton. According to many of Brents friends, Brent was a horrible match for Sheridan. We have set your language to You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Among his female paramours over the years were Bebe Daniels ("42nd Street," 1933), Greta Garbo ("The Painted Veil," 1934), Ginger Rogers ("In Person," 1935), Myrna Loy ("The Rains Came," 1939), Barbara Stanwyck ("My Reputation," 1946), and Claudette Colbert ("Bride for Sale," 1949). George was given the name George Brendan Nolan on March 15th, 1904 in Ballinasloe. Therefore the supposition now is that Charles Brent and George were A small-town doctor (George Brent) tries to help a beautiful woman (Hedy Lamarr) with a deranged husband (Paul Lukas). (1937), God's Country and the Woman Despite his best efforts to cover up his nightly activities, the British caught onto George Brents plan. (1936), Snowed Under Sadly, this wasnt just a fun field trip to the Big Apple; Brent and his sister left Ireland because they were now orphans. Failed to delete memorial. Brent braced himself to lose a whole lot of money, but his ex-wifes pride saved him; she was too proud to accept money from a man who didnt want [her].. When Brent returned to acting, he was notably less popular than before. Some rather funny stuff between Brent & his side kick (whose name escapes me) & classic wise cracks from supporting cast (city desk editors & cops) sprinkled throughout, which I like.Plenty of energy from everyone here. (1939), The Old Maid Failed to report flower. See Photos. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. I tried to get my ex-wife served with divorce papers. Ha! (1942), In This Our Life In 1932, Brent and Chatterton married. . The film also gave Brent another shot at love. The film, called Dark Victory, was an emotionally charged piece about a young lady struck down by an inoperable brain tumor. He was the perfect co-star for the leading ladies. Among others, he appeared in "Under Suspicion" (1930), "42nd Street" (1932), "The Painted Veil" (1934), "Jezebel" (1938), "Dark Victory" (1939), "The Spiral Staircase" (1946), "Bride for Sale" (1949), "Death of a Scoundrel" (1956) and "Born Again" (1978), his last film. Having said that, George Brent still had plenty of ladies to chase after. First Name George. (1937), The Go Getter Things between Brent and Chatterton went extremely well. There is no doubt that he was a dapper gent, and as a Warner Brothers star, he certainly had opportunities in leading roles, with exceptional actresses, but why do I find myself alternatingly sort of enjoying him and then wanting to scream in frustration at his performances? However, during the Irish War of Independence, Brent was part of an IRA Active Service Unit as . After their marriage, Brent and his new wife had every intention of moving in together in a bigger home, but that plan fell through when the shadow of WWII fell across America. With Dean Jones, Anne Francis, Jay Robinson, Dana Andrews. early as 1727. Dana Andrews as Tom Phillips, Harry Spillman as President Nixon, former Senator Harold Hughes as himself and George Brent in his final film. (1931), Charlie Chan Carries On Initially a slightly tough talking New York type, Brent proved an effective romantic foil to a wide variety of dominant female stars of the 1930s and 40s, most notably at Warner Brothers, where he was tenured from 1932 to 1942. Hes just a poor Pinnochio, whos found himself in the movies. Needless to say, this was a recipe for disaster. George Brent was born in Ireland. This plan didnt work for long, though. You see, George Brent kind of came back to Ireland during a bad time. George Brent, one of the prominent screen actors of the 1930's and 40's, was found dead Saturday night at his home in Solana Beach, Calif., a suburb of San Diego. I might add that most of them are not amongst his more well-known films: they include quite a few pre-codes, one comedy with Jean Arthur, several womens films with Kay Francis, one lesser film with Better Davis and one from the 1940s. A Catholic of both Indian and English heritage . I appreciate the perceptive analysis. ca. Signed to a contract with Warner Brothers he acted for more than twenty years, establishing himself as a dependable actor, but often dismissed by critics as wooden. (1933), Lilly Turner It was only a matter of time before they reached a breaking point. Colson was sentenced to prison for the crimes he committed in the name of "national security", and while in prison he underwent a religious conversion. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 1654-1686, 2d from right; and far right, Robert Brent, 1660-1696, brother of George Brent, right. This let him run messages for the Revolutionaries without getting stopped. They were married for twenty seven (27) years until her death in 1974. Brent was born July 22, 1946 in El Dorado Springs. There's something about the family structure that encourages secrets. In any case, Dark Victory went on to do extremely well, with one critic describing Daviss acting as surprisingly self-contained and mature.. Born Again. George's . September 15, 2022, 5 months ago. George Brent was born on March 15, 1904 in Shannonbridge, Offaly, Ireland, Ireland, is Actor, Soundtrack. By 1941, Brent was back to filling his usual role in Honeymoon for Three. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. (1938), Jezebel April 10, 2013. Please enter your email and password to sign in. As Better Davis herself said, "he was decorative". Try again later. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. People named Brent George. In 1960 he retired, coming back to the big screen one last time in 1978 for "Born Again", ending a 50+ year film and TV career with just over 100 credits. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. (1947), Out of the Blue He . Hosted Intro. These sources state that Brent actually acted as a doppelganger for the leader of the Irish rebellion, a man named Michael Collins. Unluckily for Brent, the movies reviews were pretty mixed. But I dont see what I can do about it.. Despite their misgivings, Brent and Sheridan tried to make things work. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. He worked a variety of interesting jobs to make ends meet, from herding sheep to even working the gold mines of South Africa. That's a lot of babies named Brent! (1934), Stamboul Quest . He is best known for his frequent work with Bette Davis on screen, including roles in The Golden Arrow, Jezebel, and The Old Maid. Rebecca had her start in writing in elementary school, when a short story she wrote was published in her school's yearbook; she's been chasing the thrill of having her works published ever since. The people have been changed from Kay Francis and William Powell to Merle Oberon and George Brent, but the theme is still that of two desperate doomed people who meet, fall in love, taste . The film, as well as Brents ability to give a performance that was completely outside his comfort zone, was well received. Brent, thanks to his friendship with Greta Garbo, was a total health nut and insisted on having full control over his wifes diet. Soon, he was taking on a whole host of roles in different plays throughout the 1920s, including playing the lead male role in Abies Irish Rose. Instead, Brent outlined all the things that were wrong with Sheridan, including the fact that she was too focused on being a career girl.. Most Popular #172580. At the time, Brent was living in a small bachelor home at Toluca Lake, while Sheridan lived on a ranch in Encino. Brent was born December 16, 1957 in Muleshoe. This time, the marriage was a successthe two stayed together for 27 years, and even had two children together, named Suzanne and Barry. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Em 1978, George Brent fez seu ltimo filme, Nascido Outra Vez (Born Again), produzido especialmente para a televiso. (1935), Special Agent They first appeared together in Housewife back in 1934, and in subsequent years, Brent eventually made 11 films with her! He was born in Shannonsbridge (Ireland) and died in Solana Beach (California). Cast (Feature Film) Born Again (1978) . While Brent continued to film movies through the late 1940s and into the 1950s, the scope and scale of the films he participated in got smaller and smaller. By all accounts, the two were a perfectly happy coupleaccording to Hollywood, at least. I guess everyone has different tastes! (1935), The Right to Live George Brent was born on March 15, 1904 in Shannonbridge, Offaly, Ireland, Ireland, is Actor, Soundtrack. Furthermore, his good looks were starting to fade, and leading man roles were becoming scarce. He got darn good looks and great charisma, but is very wooden when it comes to his acting abilities. Year should not be greater than current year. I have a HUGE crush on George Brent. The favorite leading man of star actress Bette Davis, was born George Brendan Nolan, near Dublin, and became an orphan at the tender age of eleven. (1946), Tomorrow Is Forever I rish-born actor George Brent was the star of about 300 plays and 100 films including "Dark Victory" and "Jezebel." Brent's screen personalitythe black, slicked hair and gentle mustache-quirking smilewas first seen by American audiences . Wellman wanted a real fight. (en) George Brent, nome d'arte di George Brendan Nolan , stato un attore irlandese naturalizzato . Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. (1940), John Gamble [later known as John Bradley], Adventure in Diamonds In 1939, Brent once again found himself shooting a picture with Davis. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Married on August 13, 1932; divorced on October 4, 1934. based on information from your browser. His most notable accomplishments were from 1924 to 1960. George Brent once remarked that all the leading man needed was a good hair cut, as the back of his head was the only part of him that an audience was ever likely to see. While critics generally liked Brent and his acting, their views on the actual movies he starred in were less than positive. Brent sustained his prolific output after he and Warners parted company, but his films gradually diminished in importance in the later 40s. Among others, he appeared in Under Suspicion (1930),. In 1960, Brent was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame with two stars. In 1930, Brents career got a boost when he appeared in a Broadway play called Love, Honor, and Betray. He is best known for his films with Bette Davis and the numerous films he made as a leading man/supporting actor under contract to Warner Bros. Pictures during the 1930s and 1940s. Movie Actors. Sadly, the marriage ended when Michaels passed in 1974. On May 10, 1937, Brent officially married Worth in Mexico, and the couple had a grand ol timefor a few weeks. Too bad really, he would of made a great B-film series detective ( think "The Falcon" ) if he had a bit more snap. In 1978, he made one last film, the made-for-television production Born Again. Not wanting to have his career as an actor cut short, George Brent worked hard. In 1947, Brent married Janet Michaels, a former model and dress designer. There was a problem getting your location. Do you question the accuracy of a fact you just read? (1941), The Great Lie His grandfather Richard Brent was lord of Admington and Lark Stoke but lost much of his property during the English Civil Wars because of his Catholicism. Poor guy. After rejecting the Christianity of his staid Anglican upbringing in the late-'50s and flirting with a form of Hinduism embraced wholeheartedly by George Harrison in the . (1933), Luxury Liner They went to France. 1904-1979. . Brent, ever the zealous actor, agreed. Please reach out to us to let us know what youre interested in reading. Brent made his first film, Under Suspicion, in . Historys most fascinating stories and darkest secrets, delivered to your inbox daily. Married in 1942; divorced in 1943. Furthermore, the court ruled his marriage to Worth 100% legal, which allowed Worth to successfully sue for divorce. This is the story of his life up to, including, and after his conversion. Pisces. I was thinking pole, or board, but carrot will do nicely as a metaphor for George. An orphan from the tender age of eleven, he briefly stayed with an aunt in New York. There is an interesting article about George Brent that appears on the Ann Sheridan website and discusses her experience in marrying him. He did that in spades. (1940), The Fighting 69th Gravestones of Mary Sewell Brent, ca. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. (1948), Slave Girl As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. But I just like him ! Sorry! He is best remembered for the . The fifth died a maid. We know George Brent as Bill is really a federal revenue agent, but Bette Davis, as the notably good-natured Julie, top accountant for gangster Carston, buys his cover as a . Madame de Pompadour was the alluring chief mistress of King Louis XV, but few people know her dark historyor the chilling secret shared by her and Louis. Behind the scenes, the story of Brents marriage to Sheridan was far from perfect. George Brent was born on March 15, 1904 in Shannonbridge, Offaly, Ireland, Ireland, is Actor, Soundtrack. (1947), Christmas Eve Why the Sheridan-Brent marraige failed! Resend Activation Email. When she's not writing, Rebecca can be found buried under too many blankets with a hot cup of tea. He certainly pulled off the killer-characters good! (1935), Things You Never See on the Screen Capable of playing the strong but silent type, or the urbane and cynical, Brent often spent his screen time desiring his leading lady or being pursued by her. (1931), The Lightning Warrior After, Brent once again set out to find the perfect womanbut for Brent and women, nothing could be that easy. (1952), Man Bait (1938), Gold Is Where You Find It George Brent. Delighted that hes featured on TCM today. Judge Brent was descended from the Brent family that immigrated first to Maryland and then to Virginia. He is a member of famous Actor with the age 75 years old group. The two informally separated, with Brent not officially obtaining a divorce until around 1930. Catherine of Aragon is now infamous as King Henry VIIIs rejected queenbut few people know her even darker history. Elizabeth Green and Captain George Brent were both born in Worcestershire, England, and she, perhaps, never went to Bermuda, but her half-brother did live there. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. In 1931, Warner Bros, who saw Brents potential as a multi-talented leading man, signed him on. Deep feeling but controlled. He retired from the big screen in 1953, going on to star in the TV series Wire Service (1956-59). Although Campbell was roughly 10 years his senior, Brent didnt let that stop their whirlwind romance. Brents wife didnt want the role. After taking on many, many roles as a romantic lead, Brent finally got a shot at the starring role in several films in 1940. The sixth, liz: Ursula, married Charles Umphraville, gentleman, by whom she had many chil-dren. This mismatch in personality only caused the rift between Brent and his new wife to grow wider. An attractive carrot, with scant animation. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. (1941), 'Til We Meet Again A two time Hollywood Walk of Fame inductee for roles in both film and television. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. That's especially true for Brent since he was always teamed with Bette Davis. That could only mean one thing. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. George Brent. (1978), Mexican Manhunt My mom never told me how her best friend died. (1933), From Headquarters Colson was sentenced to prison for the crimes he committ Read allCharles Colson was involved in the infamous Watergate scandal that brought down the administration of former President Richard Nixon. Please reset your password. (1949), Red Canyon A two time Hollywood Walk of Fame inductee for roles in both film and television. Sadly for his wife, this mindset applied both to material goodsand to his relationships. Meanwhile, Davis so enraptured Brent that he did something very stupid. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Housewife, in which he appears with Bette Davis is a silly little movie, but when George is with Bette, his acting improves slightly. Thanks to TCM George Brent will never leave us. 1792 - November 6, 1835) a daughter of Captain William Thomas of St. Mary's County, MD. The family will be at 3416 S. Lamar in Amarillo, TX.George "Br Actor. The best revenge might be living well, but that doesn't mean we can always turn the other cheek. Brent, naturally, accepted her requestbut he had no clue what he was in for. This browser does not support getting your location. What Brent and his co-star didnt plan for was for Brent to injure Talbot for real. I like him, in spite of his place as a so-so actor in Hollywood's heyday, because there is a warmth to him that reminds me of the men of that era. Lucille Ball. I find him rugged, refined, cultured, with a controlled machismo. Brent was born in Ballinasloe, County Galway in 1904 to John J. and Mary (ne McGuinness) Nolan. Davis, in a twist that broke Brents heart, refused. If you think Brent wanted to talk to his wife about how they could improve their relationship together, however, you would be completely wrong. I first remember seeing him in the movie "Spiral Staircase" and thought he was great in that character. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. (1939), The Rains Came He debuted in Under Suspicion (1930). Sign Up. His mother was a native of Clonfad, Moore, County Roscommon. Actor. There was an error deleting this problem. Wikipedia. (1935), Living on Velvet Brent's father gained his freedom and moved to Lexington, KY, where he secured a note for the purchase of his son. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. With Warner Bros approaching the edge of bankruptcy, Brent needed the studio to step up their gameand eventually, they managed to deliver in a huge way. George Brent (born George Brendan Nolan; 15 March 1904 - 26 May 1979) was an Irish-American stage, film, . As WWII wore on, Brent put his career on hold and enlisted as a pilot. (1931), Fair Warning What seems to be in question is the date. However, this wasnt able to save Brents career, which was slowly winding to a close. With family fortunes declining in Great Britain, George Brent migrated to Maryland between 1660 [] (1935), Desirable George Brent (born George Patrick Nolan, 15 March 1904 - 26 May 1979) was an Irish-American stage, film, and television actor. He was born November 3, 1939, in St. George, UT to Henry Ge (1941), They Dare Not Love For Brent and Davis, many of the emotions in the film were all too real; Davis actually suffered from a nervous breakdown during filming as her marriage with her husband was crumbling. Sign Up now to stay up to date with all of the latest news from TCM. Married Broadway producer Sam Harris (who was thirty years her senior) in 1939. Charles Colson was involved in the infamous Watergate scandal that brought down the administration of former President Richard Nixon. (1937), The Case Against Mrs. Ames For context, Brent and the rest of the team made roughly $45,982,262 in todays money! (1935), In Person Gwen. In fact, Brent once literally caused someone to bleed for the sake of a movie! The favorite leading man of star Bette Davis was born George Brendan Nolan, near Dublin. (1946), The Spiral Staircase While Brent worked with many, many ladies in his career, one particular actress popped up again and again in his life: Bette Davis. The relationship soon lost its luster for Brent, and he took drastic action. I've become quite a huge George Brent fan watching him in many movies from the early 30's to the late 40's.I think he had the movie star looks and a style for that era. Charles Colson was involved in the infamous Watergate scandal that brought down the administration of former President Richard Nixon. When we do, we depend on our loyal, helpful readers to point out how we can do better. Gentlemanly Broadway lead who made his screen debut in "Under Suspicion" (1930). Obviously he never was a threat to actresses like Bette Davis or Barbara Stanwyck but he was never overwhelmed by Warners' big female stars. Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 101 Scandalous Facts About Old Hollywood Stars, Wild Facts About Howard Hughes, The Most Eccentric Man In Hollywood. What exactly happened to Brents parents isnt clear, but they ended up staying with an aunt until he was old enough to work. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. He is best known for his frequent work with Bette Davis on screen, including roles in The Golden Arrow, Jezebel, and The Old Maid. (1933), The Rich Are Always with Us (1952), F.B.I. (1932), So Big Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. He may have been an actor who was under order by the studio bosses to stand by and let the actresses shine. Brent was born on May 15, 1904 in Shannonbridge, Ireland, just a little ways from Dublin. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. (1937), Submarine D-1 Family members linked to this person will appear here. (1933), Baby Face Born George Brendan Nolan in Shannonsbridge, Ireland, Brent moved to Hollywood where he made his first film in 1930. I believe his on screen qualities were his natural qualities off screen. Worth must have thought shed found a fairy tale romanceturns out, it was more like a horror story. George "Little Brent" Smith, 62, of Amarillo, TX passed away on February 4, 2022.The family will have a private ceremony at a later date. 1 George Brent, the son of George Brent and Marianna Peyton, was born about 1640 in Worcestershire, England. The studio he worked forand thus, his career with itwas in trouble.