Walter Pidgeon, was the Canadian actor who lived in the United States of America and gained his name in the profession of showbiz.
Walter Davis Pidgeon was born in Saint John, New Brunswick on 23rd September 1897. He studied law and drama at the University of New Brunswick. He left his university studies due to World War I. his name was listed in the Royal Canadian Field Artillery, 65th Battery.
After the World War I, Walter Pidgeon moved to New York City and went straight to the office of EE Clive to announce that he could sing and act and he was ready to prove it. Eventually, he got chance to appear on stage and after acting on stage for a long time, he started his Broadway career in 1925.
Walter Pidgeon played several roles in silent movies in the 1920s and he was most successful and became the star when talkie movies arrived, his singing voice helped him a lot to gain fame and success.
Walter Pidgeon regained his popularity for his role in “How Green Was My Valley” then he starred with Greer Garson in “Blossoms in the Dust” and Mrs. Miniver.
Walter Pidgeon also played his active role in the Screen Actors Guild and he remained the President for five years from 1952 to 1957. He announced his retirement from showbiz in 1978.
Walter Pidgeon married twice in his life. He first married to Edna Pickles who died in 1921 during the birth of their daughter and he named his daughter Edna. He wed again in 1931 to his secretary, Ruth Walker and remained with her till his death.
Walter Pidgeon died of a heart attack in Santa Monica California in 1984 and according to his wish; his body was donated to the Medical School UCLA for medical research.
Walter Pidgeon