Actor

Fredric March: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 80
on screen: 1921–2021
box office: $23.7M
award win: 1

Born: August 31, 1897
Birthplace: Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
Full name: Ernest Frederick McIntyre Bickel
Citizenship: American
Occupations: Actor
Years active: 1921-1973
Spouses: Ellis Baker, Florence Eldridge
Children: 2

Biggest hits

The Best Fredric March Movies

The films of Fredric March that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) leads with $23.7M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Fredric March's Career in Numbers

Fredric March's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Fredric March works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Devil (1921) to Coded: The Hidden Love of J.C. Leyendecker (2021), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.

Fredric March Movies by Decade

1920s 4
1930s 36
1940s 10
1950s 11
1960s 6
1970s 2
1990s 1
2010s 1
2020s 1

The 1930s were Fredric March's busiest decade, with 36 films.

Fredric March Movies by Genre

Drama 33
Documentary 9
Romance 8
Comedy 5
Action 2
Thriller 2
Music 2
War 2
Adventure 2
Mystery 2

Drama is the genre Fredric March has worked in most, with 33 films, ahead of documentary (9).

Fredric March Career Milestones

First film: The Devil 1921
Biggest box office hit: The Best Years of Our Lives $23.7M worldwide
Newest film: Coded: The Hidden Love of J.C. Leyendecker 2021

80 credits

Fredric March Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Fredric March is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Fredric March Movies as an Actor

Fredric March in Documentaries & Specials

1 win · 4 nominations

Fredric March: Awards & Nominations

1 win from 4 nominations across 3 award bodies, from 1938 to 1965. That includes an Oscar: Best Actor for The Best Years of Our Lives. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

Oscars 1 win from 2 nominations
Golden Globes 1 nomination
BAFTA 1 nomination

22nd Golden Globe Awards
- Fredric March: Nominated Best Actor – Drama Seven Days in May
14th British Academy Film Awards
- Fredric March: Nominated Best Foreign Actor Inherit the Wind
The 19th Academy Awards
- Fredric March: Win Best Actor The Best Years of Our Lives
10th Academy Awards
- Fredric March: Nominated Best Actor A Star Is Born

Biography

Who Is Fredric March?

Fredric March was born in Racine, Wisconsin, U.S. in 1897. Credited on films since 1921, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Fredric March, born Ernest Frederick McIntyre Bickel on August 31, 1897, was a highly regarded American actor, celebrated as one of Hollywood's eminent stars during the 1930s and 1940s. Known for his acting versatility, March amassed multiple accolades throughout his career including two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, two Tony Awards and nominations for three BAFTA Awards and three Emmy Awards. His monumental career began in 1920 when he started working as an extra in movies and made his Broadway debut in 1926. By the end of the decade, March had signed a film contract with Paramount Pictures. He secured two Academy Awards for his performances in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931) and The Best Years of Our Lives (1946). Other noteworthy performances were in the films The Royal Family of Broadway (1930), A Star is Born (1937), and Death of a Salesman (1951). March's extensive acting career also included prominent stage roles. He was also known for his public activities, being an ardent supporter of the Democratic Party, and at one time co-founded the Hollywood Anti-Nazi League.

Works with

Who Fredric March Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Fredric March shares the most films with. Clark Gable comes first, with 7 films together, followed by William Powell (7).

FAQ

Fredric March: Questions & Answers

How many movies Fredric March has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Fredric March been in?

Fredric March is credited on 80 films, from 1921 to 2021. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Fredric March's highest-grossing movie?

The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) is Fredric March's biggest box office hit, with $23.7M worldwide, ahead of The Bridges at Toko-Ri (1954) ($12.6K). Across every film with box office figures, Fredric March's movies have made $23.7M.

Fredric March's biggest hits

Has Fredric March won an Oscar?

Fredric March has won an Oscar: Best Actor for The Best Years of Our Lives at the 1947 ceremony. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Fredric March has 1 win from 4 nominations.

What is Fredric March's newest movie?

The most recent film on Fredric March's filmography is Coded: The Hidden Love of J.C. Leyendecker (2021), in the role of Archival Footage.

Who does Fredric March work with most often?

Fredric March shares the most films with Clark Gable (7 films), William Powell (7 films) and Spencer Tracy (6 films).

The Best Fredric March Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 80 credits.

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