Robert Mitchum
Born | August 6, 1917 |
Hometown | Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America |
Net worth | $10 million |
Height | 6'1" (1.85m) |
Spouse | Dorothy Spence (m 1940 - 1997) |
Children | Christopher Mitchum , James Mitchum |
Parents | Harry Anniette Gunderson |
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Anne Heche: Star of the small and silver screen
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Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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1958 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Foreign Actor | Heaven Knows, Mr Allison | Nominated |
1946 | Academy Award | Actor in a Supporting Role | The Story of G.I. Joe | Nominated |
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