Spencer Tracy

Description

This personal portrait portfolio and category name is called “HOLLYWOOD“. I prepared this category to show my versatility and to demonstrate my talent in portrait painting and charcoal drawings.  Most of these performers have inspired me in personality, and talent throughout my life. Anyone who are interested in a commissioned personal portrait from CobbWeb Designs and Illustrations, may get an idea of the artist’s dedication, spirituality, and talent in realism.

Spencer Tracy was an American actor who is best known for his performance during Hollywood’s Golden Age. Spencer Bonaventure Tracy was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (April 5, 1900 – June 10, 1967).  He was an American actor, known for his natural performing style and versatility. One of the major stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Tracy was the first actor to win two consecutive Academy Award for Best Actor from nine nominations. 

Tracy first discovered his talent for acting while attending Ripon College, and he later received a scholarship for the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.  His breakthrough came in 1930, when his lead performance in The Last Mile caught the attention of Hollywood. After a successful film debut in John Ford‘s Up the River (in which he starred with Humphrey Bogart), he was signed to a contract with Fox Film Corporation. In 1935, he joined Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, at the time Hollywood’s most prestigious studio. Tracy was nominated for the Best Actor Award at the Academy Awards a record nine times (Joint record with Laurence Olivier). He won the award twice, in 1937 for, Captain Courageous, and in 1938 for, Boys Town. He earned a Golden Globe Award for his performance in, ” The Actress”. He also won a BAFTA for, “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner”.