George Brent: George Brent. Actor: Dark Victory. The favorite leading man of star Bette Davis was born George Brendan Nolan in Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland (although his place of birth has also been variosuly given as Raharabeg, County Roscommon and Shannonbridge, County Offaly). He was the youngest of five children born to shopkeeper John J. Nolan and Mary (McGuinness) Nolan, who lived on Main Street in Ballinasloe. His parents separated, making him...
Known For: Dark Victory (Dr. Frederick Steele), 42nd Street (Pat Denning), The Rains Came (Tom Ransome), Luxury Liner (Captain Jeremy Bradford)