Humphrey Bogart was an American actor who is best known for Casablanca, The African Queen, and The Maltese Falcon.
Personal and Family Life
Humphrey DeForest Bogart was born on December 25, 1899, in New York City. He was the son of Maud Humphrey, a famous magazine illustrator, and Belmont DeForest Bogart, a wealthy surgeon. Bogart had two children with his final wife, actress Lauren Bacall, whom he married in 1945. He was married four times in total and had a passion for literature and intellectual discussions.
Career Highlights
Bogart began his career on stage before moving to film. He gained recognition with his famous role in The Petrified Forest in 1936. He starred in numerous hit films throughout the 1940s, including classics like Casablanca and The Maltese Falcon. Bogart’s performances often depicted tough characters with a hidden moral code, and his distinctive voice made him an iconic figure in Hollywood.
Death and Legacy
Humphrey Bogart passed away on January 14, 1957, in Los Angeles, California, following a battle with esophageal cancer. His legacy as a timeless actor continues to influence cinema and popular culture. He won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in The African Queen and is remembered as one of the greatest actors in film history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Casablanca | 1943-01-15 | Rick Blaine |
| The African Queen | 1952-01-07 | Charlie Allnut |
| The Big Sleep | 1946-08-23 | Philip Marlowe |
| The Maltese Falcon | 1941-10-18 | Samuel Spade |
| The Caine Mutiny | 1954-06-24 | Lt. Cmdr. Philip Francis Queeg |
| The Treasure of the Sierra Madre | 1948-01-15 | Fred C. Dobbs |
| Key Largo | 1948-07-16 | Frank McCloud |
| To Have and Have Not | 1945-01-20 | Harry Morgan |
| High Sierra | 1941-01-23 | Roy Earle |