Fredric March

  • Name: Fredric March
  • Date of Birth: August 31, 1897
  • Place of Birth: Racine, Wisconsin
Mini-bio: Ernest Frederick Mcintyre Bickel (Fredric March: Aug. 31, 1897- April
14, 1975) was a distinguished stage actor and one of Hollywood's most
celebrated, versatile stars of the 1930s and 40s. March's ...( read more)roles ranged
from light comedy ("The Royal Family of Broadway" 1930) to horror
("Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" 1932) to melodrama ("The Best Years of Our
Lives" 1946). His classically trained voice and engaging good looks
highlighted a number of period pieces, such as "Anna Karenina" (1935),
but he seemed more at home playing contemporary characters like the
fading actor in "A Star Is Born" (1937) and the exploitative reporter
in the biting comedy "Nothing Sacred" (1937). March worked as a bank
teller during high school vacations. He enlisted in the US Army, 1917,
and eventually commissioned as a lieutenant. March was married to
actress Florence Eldridge (who died in 1988), opposite whom he
appeared on stage and screen, from 1927 until his death.
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Fredric March in "Death Takes a Holiday", 1934.
Fredric March mini-bio: Ernest Frederick Mcintyre Bickel (Fredric March: Aug. 31, 1897- April 14, 1975) was a distinguished stage actor and one of Hollywood's most celebrated, versatile stars of the 1930s and 40s. March's roles ranged from light comedy ("The Royal Family of Broadway" 1930) to horror ("Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" 1932) to melodrama ("The Best Years of Our Lives" 1946). His classically trained voice and engaging good looks highlighted a number of period pieces, such as "Anna Karenina" (1935), but he seemed more at home playing contemporary characters like the fading actor in "A Star Is Born" (1937) and the exploitative reporter in the biting comedy "Nothing Sacred" (1937). March worked as a bank teller during high school vacations. He enlisted in the US Army, 1917, and eventually commissioned as a lieutenant. March was married to actress Florence Eldridge (who died in 1988), opposite whom he appeared on stage and screen, from 1927 until his death.

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Fredric March Information:
Eye color: Brown
Height: 5'10"
Nickname(s): Freddie
Notable feature(s):
Education: Graduated in 1914 from Racine High School, Racine, WI; graduated from University of Wisconsin (Degree in Commerce), 1920; was president of the UW Class of 1920; was a member of Alpha Delta Phi fraternity; was manager of the 1917 UW football team; was a member of the Edwin Booth Society, a dramatic club at UW;
Family: Parents: John F. and Cora (nee Marcher) Bickel; siblings Harold, John and Rosina; married Ellis Baker (1924, div. 1926); married Florence Eldridge (1927 until his death); children: Penelope (Mrs. Umberto Fantacci) and Anthony (died 1982).
Resides in: Last resided in New Milford, CT
Religious affiliations: As a boy, attended the Presbyterian church and taught Sunday school.Fredric March.
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Other: Born Ernest Frederick McIntyre Bickel in Racine, WI. He changed his name to Fredric March in 1924. Commissioned a 2nd Lt. in the Army in World War I (served 1918-1919) and taught equestrianism while in the military. Is buried on the March estate in New Milford, CT.




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  • lgrds
    lgrds
    August 31, 2009
    Happy 112th birthday, Fredric. You are still in our thoughts as we watch your wonderful movies. God bless. Rest in peace. XOXO
    posted 83 days ago
  • lgrds
    lgrds
    August 24, 2009
    Reminder: Today is Fredric's tribute on Turner Classic Movies.
    And there are more movies on tomorrow.
    Hope you can catch some of them.

    http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0545298/nowshowing
    posted 90 days ago
  • lgrds
    lgrds
    April 14, 2009
    Fredric, we remember you today on the 34th anniversary of your passing. You were a master of your craft You were a devoted husband to Florence and were a family man. We miss you, Fred. God bless. Rest in peace, dear one. XOXO
    posted 222 days ago
  • GeorgeBailey88
    GeorgeBailey88
    He was a titan on screen who dared you to underestimate his limitless abilities. One of the most intense actors of his era and definately one who can't be forgotten.
    posted 324 days ago
  • lgrds
    lgrds
    On this Veterans' Day 2008, remembering 2nd Lt. Ernest Frederick McIntyre Bickel (Fredric March), United States Army, World War I. Thank you for your service to our country. God bless and rest in peace. XOXO
    posted 376 days ago
  • lgrds
    lgrds
    FREDRIC MARCH
    *********************
    8/31/1897 - 4/14/1975

    Happy birthday, Mr. March.
    Know that your fans still love and remember you. We are grateful for
    the many wonderful roles you created on stage and screen. You are
    Number 1 in our hearts and always will be. God bless your memory.
    Rest in peace.
    XOXO
    posted 448 days ago
  • hanadesbordes
    hanadesbordes
    "Keep interested in others; keep interested in the wide and wonderful world. Then in a spiritual sense you will always be young." (Fredric March, American actor)
    posted 1007 days ago
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