Poll: Hollywood Biopic You Would Most Want to See

Results of 9,065 votes:

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   James Stewart

    

   The ideal elder Hollywood Statesman acted in almost one hundred titles including Capra's classic "It's a Wonderful Life". He served during World War II in the Air Force flying bombers and co…
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   Ronald Reagan

    

   Actor (with 80 credits to his name) and two time President of the Screen Actors Guild who entered politics. Elected Governor of California in 1968, he went on to become the 40th President of the Unite…
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   Steve McQueen

    

   The King of Cool. Steve McQueen was a jack of all trades, he started out as a merchant marine, an oil rigger, and a lumberjack before joining the U.S. Marine Corps. There he saved the lives of five me…
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   Audrey Hepburn

    

   Hollywood's first 'IT Girl' was born in Belgium and as a youngster was in country when the Nazis invaded. After a hard beginning she went on to star in major Hollywood pictures rising to fame in "…
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   Humphrey Bogart

    

   The original leader of the Rat Pack, Humphrey Bogart became famous playing gangsters and reluctant private eyes during the film-noir era of the 1940's and 1950's. His real life love affair with Lauren…
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   Ingrid Bergman

    

   Ingrid Bergman was one of the first international movie stars. She was acted in everything from Hollywood blockbusters (Casablanca) to Italian pictures, like Stromboli. She won three Academy Awards an…
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   John Wayne

    

   When people mention westerns, John Wayne usually comes to mind. Active in Hollywood from 1926-1976, the quintessential cowboy (who almost always played the good guy) appeared in almost two hundred cre…
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   Katharine Hepburn

    

   An American actress known for her fierce independence and spirited personality, Hepburn was a leading lady in Hollywood for more than 60 years. She appeared in a range of genres, from screwball comedy…
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   George Burns

    

   and his wife Gracie Allen. The married in real life couple began as a mildly successful vaudeville act in the 1920's. Their popularity increased exponentially on radio and then on TV beginning in 1950…
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    Phil Hartman

     

    Canadian born Phil Hartman was a comedian who was featured in over 150 episodes of Saturday Night Live while starring in various films. Hartman was also a regular on "The Simpsons" and a sta…
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    Harpo Marx

     

    and the rest of the Marx Brothers. This poor New York City family produced one of the greatest comedy acts of all time. They all began working full time as children and Harpo's self-taught himself to …
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    Clark Gable

     

    Suave, debonair, ladies man famous for his cool demeanor. He began his career as an extra during the silent movie days and became leading man in the early 1930's. Mr. Gable won an Oscar for "It H…
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    Charlton Heston

     

    The first true action star. Heston appeared in over 120 credits. He served in WWII in the U.S. Air Force before returning to Hollywood and becoming a leading man. He won an Academy Award for "Ben…
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    Bob Hope

     

    Actor, comedian, singer, author , athlete; Bob Hope did everything including amateur boxing. He is known mostly for being the most prolific USO entertainer in history entertaining our troops for decad…
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    Sterling Hayden

     

    Sterling Hayden was the definition of a Hollywood gangster during the 1940's and 1950's. This real life tough guy served in World War II in the OSS (the forebearer of the CIA) with communist guerrilla…
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    Bing Crosby

     

    Crooner Bing Crosby recorded over 1,700 songs for commercial release in a career that fifty years. His gold pipes were also used in over 100 credits as an actor. He won an Oscar for "Going My Way…
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    William Powell

     

    Actor who started out in vaudeville and silent pictures. He is best known for "The Thin Man" series of films. He appeared in fourteen films with Clark Gable and was nominated for three Oscar…
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    John Barrymore

     

    Son of Maurice, the Barrymore family patriarch; he was the most famous Barrymore in the prestigious family of actors. A star on stage, radio, and screen. He struggled with alcohol since the age of 14 …
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    Hal Roach

     

    Legendary producer of the "Laurel & Hardy" shorts as well as the "Little Rascals." His prolific career included over 1,200 productions spanning over 50 years. Roach started in …