Harry Morgan and William Tracy in To the Shores of Tripoli (1942)
Caption: Harry Morgan and William Tracy in To the Shores of Tripoli (1942)
Actor, Soundtrack
Born: December 1, 1917
Star sign: Sagittarius
Known for: The Shop Around the Corner (1940), Angels with Dirty Faces (1938), Mr. & Mrs. Smith (1941), Tanks a Million (1941)
Source: IMDB
Pittsburgh-born actor William Tracy was born on December 1, 1917, and began performing professionally as a youth. Trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Art, he appeared in musical and comedy roles until his big break arrived in 1937 at age 19 when he took over the role of fidgety military school "plebe" Misto Bottome in the hit Broadway show ...