Broderick Crawford

Broderick Crawford was an American stage, film, radio, and TV actor, often cast in toughguy roles and best known for his portrayal of Willie Stark in All the Kings Men and for his starring role as Chief Dan Matthews in the television series Highway Patrol .

Crawford was born William Broderick Crawford in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Lester Crawford and Helen Broderick, who were both vaudeville performers, as his grandparents had been. Lester Crawford appeared in films in the 1920s and 1930s his mother had a minor career in Hollywood comedies, including a memorable appearance as Madge in the classic musical Top Hat. Young William joined his parents on the stage, working for producer Max Gordon. After graduating from high school in Franklin, Mass, Crawford was accepted by Harvard College where he enrolled. However, after only three weeks at Harvard he dropped out to work as a stevedore on the New York docks.

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