Broderick Crawford
1911–1986 (age 75)
Actor
Biography
Broderick Crawford, born in 1911, carried audiences along with larger-than-life characters on stage and film, earning admiration for his Oscar-winning portrayal of Willie Stark and for the steady work ethic that inspired generations of performers.
Gentle anecdotes about his generosity accompany the flowers at Ferndale Cemetery, where friends and fans visit to recall his booming voice and steady humor.