Spencer Tracy

Born Spencer Bonaventure Tracy April 5, 1900 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the second son of a truck driver. Died June 10, 1967 in Beverly Hills, California of a heart attack.

Appeared in over 80 films over more than 45 years
Married to Louise Treadwell Tracy from 1923 until his death -- two children, John and Susanna
While estranged from his wife for many years, did not consider divorce as was devout Catholic
Lived for many years with Katherine Hepburn -- appeared in 9 films together
Won Oscar for Best Actor twice - as Manuel in Captains Courageous (1937) and Father Edward Flanagan in Boys Town (1938) - nominated 7 other times

"Come to work on time, know your lines and don't bump into the other actors."
On drinking: "Hell, I used to take two-week lunch hours!"
"I couldn't be a director because I couldn't put up with the actors. I don't have the patience. Why, I'd probably kill the actors. Not to mention some of the beautiful actresses."