Louis Jean Heydt

Louis Gene Heydt

Born April 17, 1903· Montclair, New Jersey, USA

† Died January 29, 1960

41Roles★ 6.5Average rating

Born in Montclair, New Jersey to German parents, Heydt attended Montclair High, Worcester Academy and graduated from Dartmouth College in 1926 before working as a reporter for New York World. A backstage visit to a rehearsal of The Trial of Mary Dugan earned him a role and launched a stage career that included dozens of Broadway productions, a lead in London company of the same play, and seasons w…

Biography written by WatchMoods, based on public sources

Known for

Filmography

Gone with the Wind

Gone with the Wind1939

Hungry Soldier Holding Beau Wilkes

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington1939

Soapbox Speaker (uncredited)

The Big Sleep

The Big Sleep1946

A Star Is Born1954

Ocean Scene Director (uncredited)

Maverick