Mostly remembered today as the father of Anthony Perkins, Osgood Perkins enjoyed a successful career on Broadway, appearing in 22 major productions from 1924-36, often produced by Brock Pemberton. The highlight of his stage career was starring in the hit "The Front Page" as Walter Burns at the Times Square Theatre in 1928. Despite his status on Broadway, he was considered merely a character actor in Hollywood and died far too young of a heart attack at age 45.
Bio:
Mostly remembered today as the father of Anthony Perkins, Osgood Perkins enjoyed a successful career on Broadway, appearing in 22 major productions from 1924-36, often produced by Brock Pemberton. The highlight of his stage career was starring in the hit "The Front Page" as Walter Burns at the Times Square Theatre in 1928. Despite his status on Broadway, he was considered merely a character actor in Hollywood and died far too young of a heart attack at age 45.
Tivia:
Died of a heart attack immediately following a road show performance of "Susan and God," starring Gertrude Lawrence in Washington D.C.Studied French at Harvard University.Had a penchant for playing mentally disturbed characters.Father-in-law of Berry Berenson.He was the son of Helen Virginia (Anthony) and Henry Phelps Perkins, Jr. He had deep roots in Colonial America, particularly Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire.
Mostly remembered today as the father of Anthony Perkins, Osgood Perkins enjoyed a successful career on Broadway, appearing in 22 major productions from 1924-36, often produced by Brock Pemberton. The highlight of his stage career was starring in the
Trivia:
Died of a heart attack immediately following a road show performance of "Susan and God," starring Gertrude Lawrence in Washington D.C.Studied French at Harvard University.Had a penchant for playing mentally disturbed characters.Father-in-law of Berry Berenson.He was the son of Helen Virginia (Anthony) and Henry Phelps Perkins, Jr. He had deep roots in Colonial America, particularly Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire.
Job title:
Actor
Others works:
(1924 - 1936) Active on Broadway in the following productions:
(1924) Stage Play: Beggar on Horseback. Written by George S. Kaufman and Marc Connelly. Broadhurst Theatre: 12 Feb 1924- 23 Aug 1924 (223 performances). Cast: Edwin Argus (as "Jerry/A Po
Spouse:
Janet Esselstyn Rane (June 17, 1922 - September 21, 1937) (his death, 1 child)
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Mostly remembered today as the father of Anthony Perkins, Osgood Perkins enjoyed a successful career on Broadway, appearing in 22 major productions from 1924-36, often produced by Brock Pemberton. The highlight of his stage career was starring in the hit "The Front Page" as Walter Burns at the Times Square Theatre in 1928. Despite his status on Broadway, he was considered merely a character actor in Hollywood and died far too young of a heart attack at age 45.
