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Encyclopedia > Alexander Knox

Alexander Knox (January 16, 1907 _ April 25, 1995) was a Canadian actor. Born in Strathroy, Ontario, he moved to Boston, Massachusetts to appear on the stage. During the 1930s he moved to London where he appeared in several movies. In 1944 he was chosen by Darryl F. Zanuck to star in Wilson, the biographical film about Woodrow Wilson, for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor.


Knox was unable to follow up with any Hollywood success, and he returned to England. He had major roles in The Vikings, Europa '51, The Longest Day, You Only Live Twice and Nicholas and Alexandra. He also wrote two adventure novels, Night of the White Bear and Totem Dream.


He died in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland.






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Overcoming Adversity: The Childhood of Alexander Hamilton (5095 words)
Alexander's industriousness, hard work, desire to learn, and sense of responsibility were to be amply rewarded when it was time for him to strike out on his own.
As a result, she disappointed Alexander at critical junctures, and planted the seeds of insecurity, fear, and anxiety that were to plague her son throughout his life.
The determination and persistence that young Alexander demonstrated in the pursuit of his goals, is reminiscent of his mother, and an important part of her legacy to her son.
Alexander Knox - Northern Stars (819 words)
Alexander Knox was born just outside of London, Ontario into a family headed by a Presbyterian minister.
Alexander Knox career would peak when he played the title character in the movie Wilson, a docudrama on the World War I American president.
Alexander won a Golden Globe for best actor, and he was also nominated for Academy Award in 1944 in the same category.
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