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Burgess Meredith (Oliver Burgess Meredith) was born on 16 November, 1907 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, is an actor,soundtrack,writer. Discover Burgess Meredith's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 89 years old?
| Popular As | Oliver Burgess Meredith |
| Occupation | actor,soundtrack,writer |
| Age | 89 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Born | 16 November, 1907 |
| Birthday | 16 November |
| Birthplace | Cleveland, Ohio, USA |
| Date of death | 9 September, 1997 |
| Died Place | Malibu, California, USA |
| Nationality | United States |
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Burgess Meredith Height, Weight & Measurements
At 89 years old, Burgess Meredith height is 5'5½"(1.66m) .
| Physical Status | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5'5½"(1.66m) |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is Burgess Meredith's Wife?
His wife is Kaja Sundsten (8 January1951 - 9 September1997)( his death)( 2 children), Paulette Goddard (21 May1944 - 8 June1949)( divorced), Margaret Perry (10 January1936 - 19 July1938)( divorced), Helen Derby Berrien (1932 - 20 August1935)( divorced)
| Family | |
|---|---|
| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Kaja Sundsten (8 January1951 - 9 September1997)( his death)( 2 children), Paulette Goddard (21 May1944 - 8 June1949)( divorced), Margaret Perry (10 January1936 - 19 July1938)( divorced), Helen Derby Berrien (1932 - 20 August1935)( divorced) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Burgess Meredith Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Burgess Meredith worth at the age of 89 years old? Burgess Meredith’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Burgess Meredith's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 | Pending |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Actor |
Burgess Meredith Social Network
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Timeline
1856
Nephew of comedian and character actor, Jay "Handsome Danny Mann" Burgess (1856-1937).
1907
One of the truly great and gifted performers of the century, who often suffered lesser roles, Burgess Meredith was born in 1907 in Cleveland, Ohio.
1929
He was educated in Amherst College in Massachusetts, before joining Eva Le Gallienne's Student Repertory stage company in 1929.
1934
By 1934 he was a star on Broadway in 'Little 'Ol Boy', a part for which he tied with George M. Cohan as Best Performer of the Year. .
1936
He became a favorite of dramatist Maxwell Anderson, premiering on film in the playwright's Winterset (1936). Other Broadway appearances included 'The Barretts of Wimpole Street'. 'The Remarkable Mr Pennypacker', 'Candida', and 'Of Mice and Men. 'Meredith served in the United States Army Air Corps in World War II, reaching the rank of captain.
1937
In March 1937 industry trade papers announced that he would star in RKO's Stage Door (1937), but he ultimately did not appear in it.
1945
Served in the US Army Air Corps during World War II and held the rank of captain by 1945.
1949
French avant-garde composer Edgard Varèse, a friend, wrote "Dance for Burgess" for him in 1949.
1950
He continued in a variety of dramatic and comedic roles often repeating his stage roles on film until being named an unfriendly witness by the House Un-American Activities Committee in the early 1950s, whereupon studio work disappeared.
1960
His career picked up again, especially with television roles, in the 1960s, although younger audiences know him best for either the Rocky (1976) or Grumpy Old Men (1993) films. Meredith also did a large amount of commercial work, serving as the voice for Skippy Peanut Butter and United Air Lines, among others. He was also an ardent environmentalist who believed pollution one of the greatest tragedies of the time, and an opponent of the Vietnam War.
1962
Named Best Supporting Actor by the National Board of Review for his role in Advise & Consent (1962). [1962]
1963
Played the Devil in both The Twilight Zone: Printer's Devil (1963) and Torture Garden (1967).
1966
His character, the Penguin, was so popular as a villain on the television series Batman (1966), the producers always had a Penguin script ready in case Meredith wanted to appear as a guest star.
1982
Despite his character dying in Rocky III (1982), he has appeared in every "Rocky" film, as either the real character, a flashback, or through archive footage.
1983
Died only one day after his Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) co-star, Helen Shaw.
1986
In the 1986 book "Son of Golden Turkey Awards" by Harry Medved and Michael Medved, he won the award for "The Most Embarrasing Nude Scene in Hollywood History" for Such Good Friends (1971).
1987
He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6904 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on November 5, 1987.
1992
Was offered the role of the Penguin's father in Batman Returns (1992) (which eventually went to Paul Reubens), but could not film it because of his delicate health.
1993
Was only 17 years older than Jack Lemmon when he played his father in Grumpy Old Men (1993).
1994
Revealed in 1994 that he suffered from Cyclothymia, a form of Bipolar Disorder.
1995
Relied on cue cards during the filming of Grumpier Old Men (1995), attributed to his being in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.
2002
Biography in: "American National Biography". Supplement 1, pp. 406-407. New York: Oxford University Press, 2002.
